Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach — Build a High-Performance Team

D1 TRAINING; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education

Free gym membership

Performance bonuses

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Leadership development

Job summary

D1 Training is seeking a Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach in Mission Viejo, CA, to lead the coaching team, deliver exceptional training experiences, and uphold the D1 philosophy. This hands-on leadership role also functions as Personal Training Manager, guiding staff, ensuring training quality, and elevating member experiences.

You'll coach athletes, develop staff, and drive performance across the facility, owning a culture of excellence and high-energy workouts.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Team leadership

Program design

Movement mechanics

Injury prevention

Communication

CPR/AED/First Aid

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field

Job description

D1 Training is seeking a Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach in Mission Viejo, CA, to lead the coaching team, deliver exceptional training experiences, and uphold the D1 philosophy. This hands-on leadership role also functions as Personal Training Manager, guiding staff, ensuring training quality, and elevating member experiences.

You'll coach athletes, develop staff, and drive performance across the facility, owning a culture of excellence and high-energy workouts.