Strength and Conditioning Coach - Intern

Are you passionate about sports, performance, fitness, and helping athletes reach their full potential? D1 Altoona is looking for a Strength & Conditioning Intern to join the growing team! 

D1 is an athletic-based group training facility for adults and youth athletes ages 7 and up with a mission of providing the best fitness philosophy and facility to its athletes, empowering them to improve themselves by efficiently and consistently reaching their fitness goals.
At D1, our promise to our athletes is: “You pick the goal, we help you get there” and D1 Coaches are the catalysts for our fulfillment of that promise. D1 Coaches implement and instill the D1 training philosophy into every workout. They exhibit the ability to adapt and customize programs in the workouts, in order to tailor them to each athlete. They take a personal stake in the lives of our athletes, maintaining regular contact and monitoring their individual progress toward their goals. D1 Coaches are a part of the best training environment in the industry and are integral to the success of D1 as it continues its rapid growth.

Company Overview

• Motivate and inspire all to be their best and achieve their goals through training with world-class coaches.
• The culture of D1 separates us as we are all driven to help those around us.
• D1 is passionate about impacting and changing lives.

Job Summary

• Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes.
• Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching, training, nutrition, and accountability.
• Modify and adapt movements that are best suited for the individual at hand.
• Teach 
• A D1 Coach must be dedicated to training and improving the lives of D1’s members Scholastic (ages 7-18), Adults, and Teams, by:
  • Exhibiting passion, expertise, high energy, a positive and motivating attitude, strong character, and over-the-top customer service
  • Starting and finishing workouts on time
  • Assessing and aligning each member with the proper program
  • Building and maintaining relationships with each D1 member
  • Coaching group workouts, personal training, and teams
  • Delivering accurate, industry-leading educational advice on strength, speed, and nutrition
  • Teaching proper form and technique and keeping all our athletes safe

Responsibilities 

• Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes.
• Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching, training, nutrition, and accountability.
• Modify and adapt movements that are best suited for the individual at hand.
• Reduce an athlete's risk of injury by focusing on proper technique and movement patterns.

Qualifications

• Has a valid AED/CPR/First Aid certification
• Minimum of 1 year of strength & conditioning-related experience in group, team, or personal training setting.
• Has a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related field (preferred).