Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach

D1's K2 Performance Center; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Continuing education

Free gym membership

Leadership development

Job summary

D1 Training’s Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach in Huntersville, NC leads the coaching team, delivers exceptional training experiences, and ensures the D1 Training philosophy is executed across sessions. This hands-on leadership role coaches athletes, develops staff, drives performance, and owns gym culture, member engagement, and retention.

You’ll hire, train, and mentor coaches, partner with sales for trials, and advance within a scaling brand.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strength & conditioning, personal training, or performance coaching.
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience 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

Team leadership

Program design

Movement mechanics

Injury prevention

High energy

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field

Tools

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

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

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

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.

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

• 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