Head Strength & Conditioning Coach — Lead a New Training Culture

D1 Training - Lincolnshire; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Free gym membership

Continuing education

Leadership development

Career growth

Community impact

Job summary

D1 Training Lincolnshire is seeking an energetic Head Strength & Conditioning Coach to lead our coaching team and deliver an exceptional training experience for every athlete who walks through our doors.

This role combines hands-on coaching, staff leadership, athlete development, and personal training management to set the standard for coaching excellence, member experience, and team culture while helping grow a brand-new D1 Training facility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strength & conditioning, personal training, or athletic development experience
• Experience coaching group training sessions in fast-paced environments
• Strong knowledge of exercise science, movement mechanics, and injury prevention
• Ability to motivate athletes and create a positive training atmosphere
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• CPR/AED certification required

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach group training sessions for youth athletes, adults, and teams
• Deliver high-energy, results-driven workouts aligned with D1 Training methodology
• Conduct athlete assessments and goal-setting consultations
• Provide personal training and individualized coaching as needed
• Ensure proper movement mechanics and injury prevention strategies
• Create an exceptional training environment for athletes of all ages and abilities
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop coaching staff
• Lead weekly coach meetings and ongoing professional development
• Conduct coaching observations and evaluations
• Manage coach scheduling and staffing needs
• Oversee personal training operations and service quality
• Support personal training growth and revenue objectives
• Ensure consistency across all personal training sessions
• Assist coaches in developing and retaining personal training clients
• Track and improve member engagement, attendance, and retention
• Build relationships with athletes and families
• Support trial workouts, evaluations, and onboarding experiences
• Partner with sales to improve conversions and retention metrics
• Assist with camps, combines, and community outreach events
• Serve as a leader and ambassador for the D1 Training brand

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Motivation

Organizational skills

Injury prevention

CPR/AED certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Performance, or related field

CSCS certification preferred

Tools

NASM

NSCA

USAW certifications

Job description

D1 Training Lincolnshire is seeking an energetic Head Strength & Conditioning Coach to lead our coaching team and deliver an exceptional training experience for every athlete who walks through our doors.

This role combines hands-on coaching, staff leadership, athlete development, and personal training management to set the standard for coaching excellence, member experience, and team culture while helping grow a brand-new D1 Training facility.