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Welcome to Athlete 1st.

At Athlete 1st, we’re building something bigger than just a gym. We’re creating a performance community - a home for athletes of all ages to train, grow, and thrive. And to do that, we’re looking for specialist coaches to help shape the next chapter of our journey.

Whether you’re a speed coach, rehab specialist, S&C expert or youth development coach - if you're passionate about real-world impact and want to grow within a supportive, high-performance team, we want to hear from you.

Who We Are.

Athlete 1st is based in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. We specialise in long-term athletic development, using sports science and expert coaching to support athletes from their first movement to lifelong performance.

We are proudly:

✅ Athlete-centered
✅ Evidence-based
✅ Team-led, not ego-driven
✅ Focused on developing both coaches and athletes.

Our Flagship Programs.

These are the core of what we do - designed to help athletes at all life stages perform at their best.

Mini Athlete (Ages 5–9)

Multi-sport fundamentals and motor skill development through fun, games, and movement variety.

Future Athlete (Ages 10–16)

Long-term athletic development for youth athletes, focusing on strength, speed, power, and mobility.

Forever Athlete (Adults)

For adults returning to or pushing their performance in sport - with small-group coaching before and after work hours.

How You Fit In

We’re not just hiring coaches - we’re building leaders. That’s why your journey with us is built around three phases:

🥇 Phase 1: Deliver & Contribute

You’ll embed within our flagship programs, bringing your specialist knowledge to enhance delivery. You’ll help our athletes thrive while learning our systems and values.

🥈 Phase 2: Develop & Lead

Once settled, we’ll work with you to co-create a specialist offering under the Athlete 1st umbrella. That could be a testing protocol, workshop series, or field-based program - depending on your expertise.

🥉 Phase 3: Grow & Scale

For early adopters, we offer the chance to lead your division as it scales. That includes mentoring future coaches, co-developing digital products, and potentially leading your own team within our system — with structured support and shared growth opportunities.

Who We’re Looking For.

We want positive, driven, and coachable individuals who thrive in a team setting. You don’t need to be “Instagram famous” - you just need to care about coaching and making an impact.

You’ll succeed here if you:
✅ Want to be part of something bigger
✅ Are open to learning and collaboration
✅ Are excited by the idea of leading your specialist area
✅ Care deeply about your craft, athletes, and team

Roles we’re looking for.

Ready to Get Involved?

If you're an early adopter, now is your time. The first coaches in each discipline will have the chance to shape the future of their department and grow with us long-term.