Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach — Build Elite Teams

D1 TRAINING; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education through company-s

Free membership in a state-of-the-art?

Leadership development opportunities

Performance based bonuses

Bonus based on performance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

D1 Training in Altoona, IA, seeks a Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach to lead the coaching team, deliver outstanding training experiences, and ensure adherence to the D1 philosophy. This hands-on leadership role also functions as a Personal Training Manager, overseeing staff, training quality, and a premium member experience.

You will coach athletes, develop staff, and drive performance across the facility, building a strong team culture with real ownership.

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.
• High energy, professionalism, and strong communication skills.
• 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 member onboarding.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Program design

Movement mechanics

Injury prevention

CPR/AED/First Aid

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field

Job description

D1 Training in Altoona, IA, seeks a Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach to lead the coaching team, deliver outstanding training experiences, and ensure adherence to the D1 philosophy. This hands-on leadership role also functions as a Personal Training Manager, overseeing staff, training quality, and a premium member experience.

You will coach athletes, develop staff, and drive performance across the facility, building a strong team culture with real ownership.