Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach

D1 Training; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Paid time off

Free gym membership

Advancement opportunities

Continuing education

Job summary

D1 Training is seeking a Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach to guide the coaching team and deliver high-caliber training experiences. You’ll oversee coaching staff, drive training quality, and ensure member satisfaction with the D1 philosophy.

You will lead group sessions, provide personal training, hire and develop staff, and collaborate with sales to onboard new members in a performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in strength & conditioning or related field.
• Leadership or mentoring experience preferred.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred.

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 onboarding.

Skills

Strength training

Coaching leadership

Program design

Movement mechanics

Injury prevention

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

Job description

Future Opening: Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach

• Additional Benefits provided after probationary period
• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Compensation=$55k base + performance bonus (OTE of $65k)
• Continuing education through company-sanctioned events
• Free membership in a state-of-the-art facility
• Performance based bonuses

The 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.

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

• 3+ 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.

Compensation: $55,000.00 per year

D1 Training is an emerging fitness franchise, that is growing rapidly. D1 Training has over 80 facilities open and 180+ in development. At D1 Training, we inspire and motivate athletes to reach their goals. At D1, we believe in training the entire body as a unit to produce optimal human performance. No gimmicks, no fads; we utilize trusted and proven training techniques used to build the world’s best athletes and deliver the, in age-appropriate programs led by our expert coaches. Nothing at D1 is random. Every workout, every day follows a strategic 8-week training cycle that is meticulously planned and backed by sports science. What began as training solely for the aspiring youth athlete, matured into fitness training for adults as well. With all who participate in the D1 training process moving aggressively towards their goals.

This company is a great way for people to get a jump on others through their group classes of exercise or the personal training they could receive. Throughout the day I am working with the different coaches either helping coach the certain classes they have or just shadowing to give me a better understanding of how to approach these situations on my own. Everybody there is very helpful and wants to see me succeed, which gives me a great overall feeling about the company.