Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach & PT Operations Leader

Socket.dev; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

D1 Training in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach to lead our coaching team, deliver exceptional training experiences, and uphold the D1 philosophy.

You will also function as a Personal Training Manager, overseeing staff, driving training quality, and ensuring a top-tier member experience. This is a hands-on leadership role with ownership over programs and team culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strength & conditioning, personal training, or performance coaching.
• Prior leadership or experience mentoring a personal training team 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

Strength & conditioning

Leadership

Coaching

Program design

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field

Job description

D1 Training in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach to lead our coaching team, deliver exceptional training experiences, and uphold the D1 philosophy.

You will also function as a Personal Training Manager, overseeing staff, driving training quality, and ensuring a top-tier member experience. This is a hands-on leadership role with ownership over programs and team culture.