Strength And Conditioning Coach

D1 Training O'Fallon; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

D1 Training in Ballwin, MO, is seeking a full-time Strength and Conditioning Coach to design and deliver safe, engaging training for youth and adult athletes. You will assess needs, plan periodized programs, coach groups and individuals, and monitor progress toward performance goals.

You will demonstrate proper technique, provide ongoing feedback, apply injury prevention principles, and collaborate with staff to maintain a clean, supportive training environment and retain members.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge in Sports Science and Athletic Performance to design evidence-based training programs.
• Applied Strength & Conditioning and Strength Training skills to coach safe, progressive workouts for varied age groups and abilities.
• Competence in Injury Prevention principles to reduce risk, manage workloads, and promote long-term athlete health.
• Relevant certification (e.g., CSCS, SCCC, NASM, NSCA, ACE) and CPR/AED certification preferred.
• Experience coaching youth and adult athletes in a performance or sports training environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills, with the ability to lead groups and work one-on-one.
• Ability to work on-site, including evenings and weekends as needed, and to perform the physical demands of active coaching.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver safe, effective, and engaging training sessions for youth and adult athletes.
• Assess athlete needs and plan periodized strength and conditioning programs.
• Coach group and individual sessions and monitor progress toward performance and fitness goals.
• Demonstrate proper technique, provide ongoing feedback and motivation.
• Apply injury prevention principles during sessions.
• Collaborate with other coaches and staff, maintain a clean training environment.
• Support member retention through strong communication and relationship-building.

Skills

Sports Science

Athletic Performance

Injury Prevention

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field

Job description

Company Description

D1 Training is a national fitness brand that delivers athletic-based training programs for youth and adults, helping individuals of all ages achieve their sport and fitness goals. Each location offers age-specific programs, including Rookie, Developmental, Prep, and Adult, all built around five core training tenets: dynamic warm-up, performance series, strength program, core and conditioning, and cool down. Workouts are updated every eight weeks by D1’s National Training Panel to keep programming aligned with performance and health outcomes. In addition to group training, D1 provides one-on-one coaching that has supported professional and Olympic athletes. The brand continues to expand with more than 170 open facilities and many more in development across the United States.

Role Description

The Strength and Conditioning Coach is a full-time, on-site role based in Ballwin, MO. This coach designs and delivers safe, effective, and engaging training sessions for youth and adult athletes across D1’s age-based programs. Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing athlete needs, planning periodized strength and conditioning programs, coaching group and individual sessions, and monitoring progress toward performance and fitness goals. The coach is expected to demonstrate proper technique, provide ongoing feedback and motivation, and apply injury prevention principles during all sessions. Additional duties include collaborating with other coaches and staff, maintaining a clean and organized training environment, and supporting member retention through strong communication and relationship-building.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge in Sports Science and Athletic Performance to design evidence-based training programs.
• Applied Strength & Conditioning and Strength Training skills to coach safe, progressive workouts for varied age groups and abilities.
• Competence in Injury Prevention principles to reduce risk, manage workloads, and promote long-term athlete health.
• Relevant certification (e.g., CSCS, SCCC, NASM, NSCA, ACE) and CPR/AED certification preferred.
• Experience coaching youth and adult athletes in a performance or sports training environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills, with the ability to lead groups and work one-on-one.
• Ability to work on-site, including evenings and weekends as needed, and to perform the physical demands of active coaching.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Performance, or related field is highly beneficial.