Lead Triathlon Coach

Job DetailsJob Location: Upper East Side - New York, NY 10128Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $65.00 - $65.00 HourlyJob Category: Customer ServiceAbout Asphalt Green

Asphalt Green is a nonprofit organization that transforms lives and builds community through sports, fitness, and play for all. 

Each year, Asphalt Green serves thousands of New Yorkers through sports, aquatics, fitness, camps, and community programs that promote health, personal growth, and lifelong participation in physical activity. Across three campuses and numerous community partnerships, Asphalt Green is committed to providing high-quality programs that are inclusive, accessible, and rooted in excellence. 

Asphalt Green believes that access to movement, sport, and wellness can change lives. Our work helps young people develop confidence, resilience, leadership skills, and healthy habits that extend far beyond the playing field. 

About the Role

Asphalt Green is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Triathlon Coach to lead coaching for the adult triathlon program at the Upper East Side location. 

The Triathlon Coach is responsible for designing and delivering structured training sessions that support adult athletes across triathlon disciplines, including strength and dynamic stretching, cycling, running, and overall multisport preparation. This role supports athlete development, safe training practices, performance improvement, and a positive community experience for participants. 

The ideal candidate has strong triathlon or endurance coaching experience, understands how to support athletes at different skill levels, and can provide clear instruction, thoughtful programming, and strong communication. 

Why This Role Matters

The Triathlon Coach plays an important role in helping adult athletes train safely, build confidence, and improve performance across multiple disciplines. 

This role supports Asphalt Green’s commitment to high-quality sports instruction by creating a structured, motivating, and community-focused training environment. Through thoughtful coaching, individualized guidance, and organized program support, the coach helps athletes work toward personal goals while feeling supported as part of a team. 

What You’ll Do

Triathlon Coaching and Athlete Development 

Lead training sessions for Asphalt Green’s adult triathlon program. 

Design and deliver structured workouts that support athlete development across triathlon disciplines. 

Coach participants in areas such as strength, dynamic stretching, cycling, running, endurance, pacing, and race preparation. 

Support athletes at varying levels, from newer participants to more experienced multisport athletes. 

Provide clear instruction, feedback, and guidance during training sessions. 

Help athletes build confidence, consistency, and understanding of safe training practices. 

Foster a positive team environment that encourages effort, accountability, and community. 

Program Design and Training Support 

Create organized training plans that support participant goals and program expectations. 

Develop purposeful workouts that address endurance, technique, strength, mobility, and overall multisport preparation. 

Adjust programming as needed based on participant needs, training goals, and program structure. 

Support race-day preparation, training progression, and athlete readiness when applicable. 

Use coaching knowledge and participant feedback to improve the training experience. 

Administrative and Program Responsibilities 

Complete 2–4 hours of administrative duties connected to the triathlon program. 

Support program communication, scheduling, participant updates, and training-related coordination. 

Track relevant program information and communicate updates to Jim Wu or Sports Department leadership as needed. 

Assist with additional miscellaneous coaching or programming needs, approximately 1–2 hours per month. 

Attend meetings, trainings, or program events as scheduled. 

Support and follow Asphalt Green program policies and procedures. 

Safety, Communication, and Community 

Maintain a safe and supportive training environment. 

Communicate clearly and professionally with participants, staff, and program leadership. 

Promote positive team culture, sportsmanship, consistency, and respect. 

Provide guidance around training expectations, recovery, preparation, and participant accountability. 

Respond appropriately to participant concerns, safety issues, or program needs. 

Embody Asphalt Green’s mission and values. 

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means participants receive organized, safe, and motivating triathlon coaching that supports their growth and goals. 

A successful Triathlon Coach will: 

Lead well-structured and engaging training sessions. 

Support adult athletes across running, cycling, strength, stretching, and multisport preparation. 

Create clear and purposeful training plans. 

Provide helpful feedback that supports participant growth. 

Maintain a safe, inclusive, and encouraging program environment. 

Communicate clearly with participants and program leadership. 

Complete administrative responsibilities accurately and on time. 

Build a positive community experience within the adult triathlon program. 

Represent Asphalt Green professionally and consistently. 

Who You’ll Work With

The Triathlon Coach works closely with Sports Department leadership, adult triathlon participants, coaching staff, and other Asphalt Green team members. 

This role may also coordinate with facility staff or program partners as needed to support training sessions, scheduling, participant experience, and program operations.QualificationsRequired Qualifications

You’ll need: 

Experience coaching triathlon, endurance sports, running, cycling, strength training, or multisport programming. 

Strong understanding of triathlon training principles, including endurance development, pacing, technique, strength, mobility, and race preparation. 

Ability to design and lead structured training sessions for adult athletes. 

Ability to support participants at different fitness and experience levels. 

Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. 

Ability to foster a positive, safe, and community-focused training environment. 

Ability to complete administrative duties connected to program coordination and participant communication. 

Ability to work the required part-time schedule, including coaching hours, administrative hours, and occasional additional programming needs. 

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Preferred Qualifications

It would be helpful if you also have: 

USA Triathlon coaching certification or another relevant endurance coaching certification. 

Personal experience participating in triathlon, running, cycling, or endurance events. 

Experience coaching adult athletes in group training settings. 

Experience using training platforms, fitness tracking tools, or performance data to support athlete progress. 

Experience supporting race preparation, training cycles, or periodized training plans. 

CPR/AED or First Aid certification. 

Strong knowledge of injury prevention, recovery, mobility, and safe training progression. 

Bilingual or multilingual language skills. 

Schedule and Work Environment

This is a part-time, in-person role based at Asphalt Green’s Upper East Side location. 

The expected schedule includes 1–3 hours of coaching per week, typically 1 hour up to 3 times per week, plus 2–4 hours of administrative duties. Additional miscellaneous coaching or programming hours may be required, approximately 1–2 hours per month. 

The work environment may include fitness spaces, indoor training areas, outdoor training environments, cycling or running spaces, administrative work settings, and other program areas. 

Physical Requirements

This role may require the ability to: 

Stand, walk, bend, reach, demonstrate movements, and remain active for extended periods. 

Lead and demonstrate strength, stretching, running, cycling, or endurance-related exercises. 

Communicate clearly in active training environments. 

Observe participant movement, technique, effort, and safety. 

Set up, move, or organize light training equipment. 

Work in indoor and outdoor training environments. 

Respond quickly to participant needs, safety concerns, or changing training conditions. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.