We’re Hiring: Trail Running Coach
Join Team Arduua – Inspire, Empower, and Guide Trail Runners Worldwide
Do you find joy in running wild trails, breathing in fresh air, and moving freely in nature?
Do you have a deep passion for trail running—not just as a sport, but as a way of life—and a strong desire to help others grow, achieve, and thrive on their own journey?
At Arduua, we’re not just looking for a coach. We’re looking for someone with fire in their heart and purpose in their stride. Someone who understands the connection between sport, nature, and personal transformation. Someone whose greatest motivation is to help others succeed—with passion, precision, and consistency, even from behind the screen.
🌍 About Arduua
Arduua is a global trail running community empowering runners in over 30 countries through expert online coaching, trail camps, race trips, and gear designed for life on the trails. We also proudly design and produce our own high-performance trail running brand, created specifically for the demands of trail and mountain running.
In 2024, Team Arduua completed 294 races across 34 countries, guided by our dedicated coaches Fernando Armisén and David Garcia. From soft forest trails to technical mountain ridgelines, we prepare runners for some of the world’s most iconic events—including UTMB, UTMB World Series, Skyrunner World Series, Dolomiti Extreme, Tor des Geants, La Diagonale des Fous, Transgrancanaria, Dragons Back Race, Trail Valle de Tena, and many more.
But at the core of everything we do, it’s not just about races—it’s about the journey and the transformation that trail running brings.
🧭 Who You Are
You’re a coach with a runner’s heart. You love the trails, and you love helping people grow. You believe that great coaching blends science with soul—and that meaningful, high-impact support can happen even through a screen.
You work well independently, thrive with responsibility, and balance your own training and coaching. You’re structured, committed, and find genuine joy in helping others achieve their goals. You’re here to serve others first, and to grow with that mission at the center of your work.
✅ What You Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (CAFyD) or equivalent
- Proven experience coaching Trail Running, Skyrunning, and Ultra-trail
- Fluent in both Spanish and English (or fluent in one with strong working skills in the other)
- Strong ability to build and maintain close online relationships
- Comfortable coaching remotely and using platforms like TrainingPeaks
- Passion for nature, movement, and supporting others
- Highly motivated to continuously develop your coaching expertise in trail running
- Ability to work systematically and adapt within a digital coaching workflow
- Structured, self-driven, and able to follow Arduua methodology and processes
- You’re likely already coaching a group of runners—and we value that!
→ We encourage you to bring your existing trail runners into Arduua
→ The more athletes you bring in, the more we’ll provide to help you grow
🌟 Good to Have Qualifications (Preferred but not required)
- Trail Running Coach Expert Certification or equivalent
- Diploma in Trail Running Coaching or equivalent
- Master’s Degree in Sports Rehabilitation
- Specialization in Running Biomechanics & Injury Prevention
- Nutrition for Trail Running certification
- TrainingPeaks Advanced-Level Coach Certification
- Certification as a Stryd Power-Based Running Coach
- Experience with power-based training or data-driven endurance planning
🎓 What You Will Get
- In-depth education in Arduua’s training methodology, tools, and workflows
- The opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced online trail running coaches
- A meaningful role where your expertise will directly support and uplift runners around the world
- You’ll become a valued member of Team Arduua, and of course, you’re welcome to stand shoulder to shoulder with us at races
- As a coach, you’ll receive one full set of Arduua Race clothing from our own Trail Running Brand, so you can proudly wear the Arduua T-shirt as part of our team
💻 What the Job Really Looks Like
- Deliver personalized training plans via Trainingpeaks online coaching platform
- Maintain consistent digital contact and feedback using TrainingPeaks and video check-ins
- Be responsive, proactive, and able to support athletes with care and structure
- Follow and contribute to Arduua’s coaching methodology and team processes
- Balance your own training and life situation with high-quality, structured coaching delivery
- Collaborate with the Arduua coaching team, participate in events, and contribute to a growing international movement
💰 Payment & Work Structure
- This is a part-time coaching role, with compensation based on the number of runners you coach, increasing step by step
- You are expected to review and adjust each athlete’s training plan on the same day every month, ensuring consistency, structure, and that every runner receives the value and attention they deserve
💚 What You’ll Join
- A passionate coaching team built on expertise, empathy, and shared values
- A vibrant, international community of trail runners committed to growth and transformation
- A brand that values professionalism, integrity, and passion for helping others succeed
At Arduua, we don’t just coach runners.
We help them believe in their own power—on the trail, in life, and within themselves.
🚀 Ready to coach with passion and purpose?
📩 Apply now → Send your application to katinka.nyberg@arduua.com
🌐 Learn more → www.arduua.com
📷 Follow our journey at Instagram, Facebook and Strava → @arduua