Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach | High-Impact Leadership

D1 Training; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; 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

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

D1 Training in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Director of Strength & Conditioning to lead the coaching team, deliver exceptional training experiences, and uphold the D1 Training philosophy. This hands-on leadership role also functions as the Personal Training Manager, overseeing staff, driving training quality, and ensuring a high-level member experience.

You’ll coach athletes, develop staff, and drive performance across the facility while building a strong team culture and ownership.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ 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.

Job description

D1 Training in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Director of Strength & Conditioning to lead the coaching team, deliver exceptional training experiences, and uphold the D1 Training philosophy. This hands-on leadership role also functions as the Personal Training Manager, overseeing staff, driving training quality, and ensuring a high-level member experience.

You’ll coach athletes, develop staff, and drive performance across the facility while building a strong team culture and ownership.