Strength and Conditioning Coach

Strength & Conditioning Coach (Youth & Adult Training) D1 Training Lincolnshire Compensation $25–$35/hour for group coaching + additional earning opportunities through personal training and specialized coaching Benefits State of the art facility Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Training & development As one of the first coaches to join D1 Training Lincolnshire, you'll have the opportunity to grow with the business from the ground up. Your group coaching rate will be based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. As our membership base grows, personal training opportunities increase, and your responsibilities within the facility expand, your earning potential can grow with it. We are looking for coaches who want to build a career—not simply work a few hours on the training floor. Coaches who develop strong relationships with athletes and families, build a personal training clientele, take initiative, and grow into additional responsibilities will have opportunities to significantly increase their total earnings over time. Compensation and total earning potential will vary based on experience, availability, performance, personal training volume, and responsibilities. Benefits & Perks Competitive $25–$35/hour group coaching rate Additional earning opportunities through personal training and specialized coaching Opportunity to build a personal training clientele from the ground up Opportunity for increased compensation as the business, membership base, and your responsibilities grow Free membership to a state-of-the-art training facility Continuing education through company-sponsored events Leadership development and career growth opportunities Opportunity to grow with a nationally expanding fitness brand Work with youth athletes, adults, and teams About D1 Training D1 Training is an athletic-based group training facility for adults and youth athletes ages 7 and up. Our mission is simple: You pick the goal. We help you get there. We combine expert coaching, proven training systems, and a high-energy environment to help every athlete improve performance, build confidence, and reach their goals. D1 Training Lincolnshire is a brand-new facility, and we're building our coaching team and culture from the ground up. The coaches who join us early will have a unique opportunity to help establish our culture, shape the athlete experience, build relationships within the community, and grow alongside the business. You won't just be joining an established team—you'll be one of the first coaches helping build what D1 Training Lincolnshire becomes. Position Overview As a D1 Strength & Conditioning Coach, you'll lead group workouts, provide individualized guidance, and create an environment where athletes feel challenged, supported, and motivated. You'll work with athletes of all ages and abilities—from youth athletes developing foundational movement skills to adults pursuing strength and fitness goals to competitive athletes looking to improve performance. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about strength & conditioning, athlete development, and performance coaching and wants the opportunity to grow with a new facility. Because you'll be joining during the early stages of our business, you'll have the opportunity to establish yourself with our founding members, build relationships with athletes and families from the beginning, and become a key member of our coaching team. Evening and weekend availability is required based on class schedules, member needs, and facility events. What You'll Do Lead group training sessions for youth, adults, and teams Provide personal training and individualized coaching when needed Teach proper form, technique, and movement mechanics Modify workouts to meet athletes at their current ability level Help athletes improve strength, speed, agility, conditioning, and overall performance Provide coaching cues, corrections, encouragement, and accountability throughout each session Build strong relationships with athletes and families Maintain a high-energy, positive, and professional training environment Start and finish sessions on time while maintaining consistent coaching standards Support member retention through exceptional coaching, accountability, and service Identify opportunities to support athletes through personal training and individualized coaching Maintain a clean, safe, and organized training environment Participate in coach meetings, continuing education, camps, combines, and community events Follow D1 Training programming, safety standards, and coaching methodology What We're Looking For 1+ year of experience in strength & conditioning, personal training, sports performance, or group fitness Strong understanding of exercise science, movement patterns, and safe exercise execution Ability to coach athletes of different ages, abilities, and experience levels High energy, positive attitude, and ability to motivate others Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Professional, dependable, and punctual Coachable and committed to continuous learning CPR/AED/First Aid certification required Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field preferred Nationally recognized certification such as CSCS, NASM, NSCA, USAW, ACE, or similar preferred Evening and weekend availability required Who You Are You bring energy to every workout. You genuinely enjoy coaching and developing people. You lead by example and hold yourself to a high standard. You care about proper technique and quality movement. You know how to challenge athletes while creating a positive environment. You are comfortable working with both youth and adults. You are dependable, professional, and prepared. You are coachable and always looking for ways to improve. You understand that great coaching is about relationships as much as it is about workouts. You are excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up. You want your role and earning potential to grow as the business grows. Why This Role Stands Out Be one of the first coaches at a brand-new D1 Training facility Help establish the culture, coaching standards, and athlete experience from day one Earn a competitive $25–$35/hour group coaching rate Build a personal training clientele within a growing membership base Create additional earning potential through personal training, specialized coaching, camps, and team training Grow your earning potential as your client base, responsibilities, and impact grow Train a wide range of athletes, from youth to adults to teams Be part of a performance-based training environment, not just a typical gym Receive continuing education and professional development Have opportunities for advancement as the facility grows Work with a brand that's growing rapidly nationwide Make a direct impact on athletes' performance, confidence, and development What Success Looks Like Success In This Role Means Delivering safe, effective, and high-energy training sessions Building strong relationships with athletes and families Helping athletes make measurable progress toward their goals Consistently executing D1 Training programming and coaching standards Creating an experience that keeps athletes excited to come back Contributing to member engagement and retention Building trust with athletes who may benefit from individualized coaching or personal training Continuing to develop your coaching knowledge and skills Taking ownership and contributing to the growth of the facility Growing alongside the business and taking advantage of opportunities as they become available #J-18808-Ljbffr