Head Coach & Training Manager

Socket.dev; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

D1 Training in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach to lead our coaching team, deliver exceptional training experiences, and uphold the D1 philosophy.

You will also function as a Personal Training Manager, overseeing staff, driving training quality, and ensuring a top-tier member experience. This is a hands-on leadership role with ownership over programs and team culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strength & conditioning, personal training, or performance coaching.
• Prior leadership or experience mentoring a personal training team preferred.
• Strong knowledge of program design, movement mechanics, and injury prevention.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach group training sessions for youth, adults, and teams.
• Provide personal training and individualized coaching as needed.
• Oversee personal training operations, including session quality and consistency.
• Hire, train, and develop coaching staff to deliver high-quality workouts.
• Support trainer scheduling, development, and accountability.
• Ensure all sessions reflect D1 training standards and philosophy.
• Track and improve member engagement and retention.
• Maintain a high-energy, positive training environment.
• Build strong relationships with members and support retention efforts.
• Partner with sales staff to support trial workouts and member onboarding.

Skills

Strength & conditioning

Leadership

Coaching

Program design

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Continuing education through company-sanctioned events
• Free membership in a state-of-the-art facility
• Leadership development opportunities
• Performance based bonuses

Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for leading the coaching team, delivering exceptional training experiences, and ensuring consistent execution of the D1 Training philosophy.

This role also functions as a Personal Training Manager, overseeing coaching staff, driving training quality, and ensuring a high-level member experience.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll coach athletes, develop staff, and drive performance across the facility. If you enjoy leading from the front and building a strong team culture, this role gives you real ownership.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coach group training sessions for youth, adults, and teams
• Provide personal training and individualized coaching as needed
• Oversee personal training operations, including session quality and consistency
• Hire, train, and develop coaching staff to deliver high-quality workouts
• Support trainer scheduling, development, and accountability
• Ensure all sessions reflect D1 training standards and philosophy
• Track and improve member engagement and retention
• Maintain a high-energy, positive training environment
• Build strong relationships with members and support retention efforts
• Partner with sales staff to support trial workouts and member onboarding

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in strength & conditioning, personal training, or performance coaching
• Prior leadership or experience managing or mentoring a personal training team preferred
• Strong knowledge of program design, movement mechanics, and injury prevention
• Ability to lead, motivate, and hold a team accountable
• High energy, professionalism, and strong communication skills
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field (preferred)

Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead a team in a performance-driven training environment
• Direct impact on both athlete results and team development
• Opportunity to grow into higher-level leadership within a scaling brand
• Work with a diverse athlete base, from youth to adults to teams

If you’re a coach who naturally takes ownership, pushes standards higher, and builds strong teams, you’ll thrive at D1 Training. This is your opportunity to lead from the front, develop other coaches, and shape the experience for every athlete who walks through the door. You won’t just run workouts, you’ll set the tone for the entire facility. If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where your impact actually shows up every day, and take the next step in your coaching career!