STN Independent Contractor Agreement

Protect Your Training Business When Hiring Trainers

The moment you bring another trainer into your business, everything changes.

You’re no longer just coaching.

You’re managing legal relationships, payments, liability, and client protection.

Most trainers make one of two mistakes:

• They hire trainers with no written agreement
• They download a generic contract that doesn’t fit sports training

Both mistakes can cost you clients, money, and legal protection.

The STN Independent Contractor Agreement is a professionally structured contract template designed specifically for sports training businesses hiring assistant trainers or coaches.

It protects your business, defines expectations, and prevents the most common problems that occur when multiple trainers work under one brand.

What This Agreement Protects

Independent Contractor Classification

The agreement clearly defines the contractor relationship and outlines tax responsibilities, helping protect your business from misclassification issues.

It establishes that trainers are independent contractors — not employees — and responsible for their own taxes and benefits. STN_Independent_Contractor_Agre…

This is essential for trainers scaling their business with additional coaches.

Payment Structure & Compensation

The contract includes clear sections for:

• session pay structure
• group training compensation
• camps and clinics pay rates
• payment schedules and processing

This prevents misunderstandings and ensures trainers know exactly how they will be paid.

Professional Standards & Coaching Expectations

Your brand reputation depends on every trainer representing it properly.

This agreement outlines professional expectations including:

• session energy and coaching standards
• punctuality and organization
• dress code requirements
• communication standards

It ensures every trainer delivers the same professional experience to your athletes and families.

Client Protection & Non-Solicitation

One of the biggest risks when hiring trainers is losing clients to them later.

This agreement includes a non-solicitation clause preventing contractors from directly recruiting your clients for their own business while still allowing them to operate independently. STN_Independent_Contractor_Agre…

Your client relationships remain protected.

Confidentiality & Business Protection

The agreement protects:

• client lists
• pricing structures
• training methods
• business strategies

Contractors agree to maintain confidentiality even after the agreement ends.

Liability & Insurance Requirements

Sports training involves real risk.

The agreement clearly defines liability coverage expectations and allows contractors to either carry their own insurance or operate under your policy if approved.

This protects both your business and the athletes you train.

Who This Contract Is For

✔ Sports trainers hiring assistant trainers
✔ Training academies working with contract coaches
✔ Performance facilities with multiple trainers
✔ Coaches scaling their business beyond solo training

Who This Is NOT For

❌ Trainers who only coach independently
❌ Businesses hiring full-time W-2 employees

This agreement is designed specifically for independent contractor relationships in sports training businesses.

Included FREE With STN Membership

The STN Independent Contractor Agreement is FREE for Sports Trainer Network members.

Membership includes:

• Business Formation Playbook
• Marketing Launch Packet
• Brand Building Playbook
• STN Independent Contractor Agreement
• Additional legal templates and business resources

If you're already a member, simply log into your account to download.

Standalone Purchase

Not ready for membership yet?

You can purchase the Independent Contractor Agreement individually and immediately protect your training business when hiring additional coaches.

You built the training system.
Now protect the business behind it.