(ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association

Conducts 1:1 coaching assessments, reviews videos, provides feedback, and documents student progress. | Requires NBHWC certification, 200+ coaching hours, expertise in coaching, and proficiency with LMS and Zoom. | About the Role We are seeking an experienced Mentor Coach (Contractor) to support the Advanced Health Coach Certification Program. This contract position centers on 1:1 coaching skills assessments, including rubric-based review of recorded sessions and live feedback meetings with students. The ideal candidate has both deep coaching experience and a passion for supporting skill development in health coaches. You will serve as a guide and evaluator for students, ensuring that they demonstrate mastery of coaching competencies while also upholding ISSA/HCI’s standards of excellence. Responsibilities Conduct 1:1 student coaching skills assessments within designated cohort assessment windows. Review and evaluate student-submitted coaching session videos using the program’s standardized rubric. Deliver written and verbal feedback that is specific, constructive, and aligned with program standards. Facilitate live 20-minute feedback sessions with students via Zoom. Document student outcomes and progress in the learning management system (LMS). Collaborate with the faculty leads for calibration, evaluation consistency, and adherence to competency standards. Contribute insights to strengthen the program based on student performance trends. Requirements NBHWC-Certified Health Coach (must provide certification number when applying). Minimum of 200 documented health coaching hours completed after NBHWC certification. Demonstrated expertise in coaching methodology, health behavior change, and client-centered practice. Familiarity with adult learning principles and comfort in facilitating skill development in diverse student populations. Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, empathetic, and motivating feedback. Proficiency with live instruction platforms (e.g., Zoom) and learning management systems. Commitment to ISSA/HCI’s vision of empowering health coaches to create meaningful impact in their clients’ lives. Contract Details Type: Independent Contractor (1099) Pay: $45/hour Hours: Anticipated 20 hours per week (subject to program scheduling and contractor meeting performance expectations), with the potential for additional hours based on cohort needs and assessment volume. Timeline: February–May 2026 (renewal possible based on performance and program needs). Schedule: Flexible, asynchronous work for video review and rubric scoring, completed within designated assessment windows and evaluation deadlines. Only the 20-minute Zoom feedback sessions may periodically need to occur in the evenings based on student availability.

Lead and manage a team to define and execute segmented customer journeys across multiple brands using CRM automation, testing, and data-driven optimization to improve retention and revenue. | 6-10 years in lifecycle or CRM marketing with 2+ years managing people, strong experience with HubSpot or similar platforms, expertise in segmentation, automation, A/B testing, compliance, and excellent communication skills. | So What's the Job? Multi-brand lifecycle strategy: Define and execute segmented customer journeys across brands, product lines, and buyer personas (e.g., career switchers, upskillers). Team leadership: Manage, mentor, and grow a team of Email Marketing Specialists, setting clear priorities, ensuring flawless execution, and fostering professional development. Automation & personalization: Own the email/SMS/CRM automation roadmap (HubSpot or similar), building nurture, onboarding, retention, upsell, and reactivation campaigns that reduce friction and increase speed-to-purchase. Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with Sales, Product, and Student Support to align lifecycle campaigns with revenue, retention, and customer success goals. Testing & optimization: Design, launch, and analyze A/B tests on content, offers, and timing to improve funnel performance, while driving a test-and-learn culture. Data-driven insights: Define KPIs, monitor lead stages, and analyze performance to uncover scalable growth levers, improve engagement, and maximize LTV. Customer-first mindset: Champion the voice of the customer to ensure communications deliver value, build trust, and strengthen relationships. Cross-brand coordination: Share best practices, frameworks, and efficiencies across multiple brand teams while maintaining tailored journeys for each audience. Content & campaign execution: Partner with design and content teams to create on-brand ads, landing pages, email templates, SMS campaigns, and more. What is ISSA looking for? 6–10 years in lifecycle, retention, CRM, or email marketing, preferably in education, DTC, or subscription businesses. 2+ years of people management experience with a track record of mentoring and developing talent. Strong expertise with HubSpot, Marketo, or similar ESP/CRM platforms (certifications a plus). Experience building segmentation frameworks, automated journeys, and personalized campaigns at scale. Proficiency with A/B testing, reporting, and translating data into actionable insights. Knowledge of email/SMS compliance regulations (e.g., CAN-SPAM, GDPR). Excellent copywriting and/or creative skills, with an eye for engaging health and wellness audiences. Strong communication and project management skills, comfortable working cross-functionally. Passion for health, wellness, and helping others achieve their goals is a plus! Anything else? Absolutely! Benefits and Perks: This is a place where every day we are inspired by our teammates, encouraging each other to be our best. The environment is friendly and upbeat! And we feel it’s important to reward our team with competitive pay and benefits. Here are some of the highlights: Free Certifications: Who wants to be their best self? WE DO! As an ISSA team member, you have access to our courses and certifications…at no expense! Additionally, you'll receive exclusive discounts on leading products in the fitness industry. Cool, right? After 90 days, employees can also enroll up to 5 friends/family members each year in our courses...FOR FREE! Health & Wellness Reimbursement: If our company’s mission is to encourage healthy living, we need to walk the talk and ensure each employee is supported in their wellness journey! Employees can submit fitness purchases (gym membership, fitness equipment, classes) and professional and mental health purchases (personal learning courses, wellness apps, art classes, and more) for reimbursement up to $50/month…$600/year. Work-Life Synergy: Our Core Team members have 3 weeks of PTO each year...accrued on a bi-weekly basis! And everyone at ISSA gets 8 paid national holidays every year...PLUS 1 floating holiday! Parental Time Off: We support our team members as they grow their families! Once you qualify for FMLA, you are eligible to receive up to 6 weeks of paid maternity/paternity time to bond with a new child. Well-Rounded Support: We are proud to offer Maven, a global platform that provides on-demand care! Maven provides an option for inclusive, comprehensive support for the whole employee and their family journey! Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: A key component to living a healthy lifestyle is having access to the care we (and our families) need. We offer 2 medical insurance plans accompanied by Health Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) options, as well as Dental and Vision coverage. And you don’t have to wait forever! Eligibility begins the 1st of the month after you start. Team Building: We may be remote, but we don’t have to be alone! We host a monthly schedule of virtual team activities, town halls, brown bag lunches, and other special events…so many fun ways for us to connect and support one another. Growth Opportunities: When our people grow…we grow! We offer leadership training, coaching/mentoring opportunities, and cross-functional collaboration on special projects and initiatives. Constant growth and development are inherent in our culture. Tools To Do The Job: We ensure you are hooked up with the tools, equipment, and systems you need. We begin the process before your start date, so you are ready to rock ‘n roll on your first day. We also provide a monthly work-from-home allowance! 100% Remote Work: You can say goodbye to long commutes because all of our roles can be performed from the comfort of your own home. To connect and communicate more effectively, ISSA is a camera-friendly culture in which cameras are on for scheduled meetings. We have found that this bridges the gap that can exist since we are not working together in an office. What Else? We have a 401(k) company match and 100% company-paid life/AD&D insurance/short-term disability. We also offer an employee assistance program to assist with work-life concerns (legal, financial, and mental health). Our ultimate goal is to support you and your overall wellness. Transform your career at ISSA!