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Axistence is a community of individuals with a common goal, "to live a life of active existence."
We are in the business of building relationships with our students, and our coaches are how we make this happen.
Our students are diverse in their backgrounds and skill levels. Some are just starting their fitness journey, while others may be seasoned veterans in the fitness industry. The role of The Axistence Coach is to provide the best hour of the day to each one of them.
We are in the business of building relationships with our students, and our coaches are how we make this happen.
Our students are diverse in their backgrounds and skill levels. Some are just starting their fitness journey, while others may be seasoned veterans in the fitness industry. The role of The Axistence Coach is to provide the best hour of the day to each one of them.
What we are looking for...
We hold our coaches to a higher standard than your typical gym. That being said, we have a Coach's Pipeline Course for every level, that will prepare you to become an "Axistence Coach".
Sound like you?
Non-Negotiables:
✅Positive View of Life ✅Forever a Student - Never an Expert ✅Likes People, Conversations, Relationship Building ✅ Integrity - Do what you say you're going to do ✅ Punctuality - Showing up early, starting and ending sessions on time ✅ Responsible - Someone who takes 100% ownership of failure. |
Nice-to-haves:
✅ NerdyAF in areas such as, health, fitness, nutrition, mindset, skill acquisition, outdoor skills, hiking, climbing, and any other areas of adventure. ✅ Formal Background in Fitness, lifting, Functional Fitness, or similar areas. ✅ Loves to play outside. |
The Process
Requirements:
✅Must go through one of the 4 Axistence Coaching Pipeline Courses- (Depending on Experience) ✅Must commit to a minimum of 3 months of coaching post pipeline graduation. ✅Must be able to coach at least 2 classes per week ✅Must be proficient with all movements seen in the Axistence Athletics program, as well as able to modify these exercises accordingly to the students' skill level ✅Must possess at least one certification from any of the following recognized organizations: - NASM, NSCA, ACE, StrongFirst, CrossFit, MovNat |
The Coach Pipeline
Based on your previous experience, knowledge, and skills within the realm of fitness & coaching, you'll be placed into one of our four tracks to become an Axistence Coach.
AC - 401 - "The Expert Track"
These are candidates who move well, can demonstrate proficiency at the lifts/movements, and have an extensive background in one of these areas (Sports medicine/Kinesiology/coaching/teaching/1-on-1 sales/customer service experience/more than 2 years as a personal trainer, or group fitness coach). Course Time: 8-10 hours (2-3 weeks) |
AC - 301 - "The Advanced Track"
These are candidates who move well, can demonstrate proficiency at the lifts/movements, have been a member of an Axistence for at least 1 month, and have a strong background in one of these areas (coaching/teaching/instructing/1-on-1 sales/customer service experience/more than 6 months as a personal trainer, or group fitness coach). Course Time: 11-15 hours (3-4 weeks) |
AC - 201 - "The Amateur Track"
These are candidates who move well, can demonstrate proficiency at the lifts/movements, have been a member of an Axistence for at least 2 months, and have a limited background in one of these areas (coaching/teaching/instructing/1-on-1 sales/customer service experience/less than 6 months as a personal trainer, or group fitness coach). Course Time: 32 - 40 hours (7-10 weeks) |
AXISTENCE ATHLETICS MOVEMENTS
The Axistence Coach should be a model for what an exercise looks like. Coaches must be proficient with ALL movements seen in the Axistence Athletics program as well as possess the ability to modify each of these for any skill level.
Barbell:
- Deadlifts (Sumo & Conventional)
- Squats (Front, Back, Zercher, Overhead)
- Bench Press
- Cleans (Power & Hang Variations)
- Overhead Press (Including Push Press & Jerks)
- Pendlay Rows/Bent Over Rows
Kettlebell:
- Kettlebell Swing (Two-handed and one-handed)
- Kettlebell Cleans (Two-handed and one-handed)
- Kettlebell Snatch
- Turkish Get-Up
- Windmill
Bodyweight:
- Push-ups (+ Variations)
- Pull-ups/Chin-ups
- Hollow Position
- Rope Climb
- Box Jumps
- Single Leg Squat (+ Variations)
- Toes to Bar
Barbell:
- Deadlifts (Sumo & Conventional)
- Squats (Front, Back, Zercher, Overhead)
- Bench Press
- Cleans (Power & Hang Variations)
- Overhead Press (Including Push Press & Jerks)
- Pendlay Rows/Bent Over Rows
Kettlebell:
- Kettlebell Swing (Two-handed and one-handed)
- Kettlebell Cleans (Two-handed and one-handed)
- Kettlebell Snatch
- Turkish Get-Up
- Windmill
Bodyweight:
- Push-ups (+ Variations)
- Pull-ups/Chin-ups
- Hollow Position
- Rope Climb
- Box Jumps
- Single Leg Squat (+ Variations)
- Toes to Bar
Start the Process Today!
There is a real feeling of community at the gym. Having friends that you look forward to seeing makes it even easier to get up the energy to workout.
- Anthony B.