Director of Sports Performance

Director Of Sports Performance

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Continuing education through company-sanctioned events
• Free membership in a state-of-the-art facility
• Leadership development opportunities
• Performance based bonuses

The Director of Sports Performance is responsible for leading the coaching team, delivering exceptional training experiences, and ensuring consistent execution of the D1 Training philosophy. This role also functions as a Training & Performance Manager, overseeing coaching staff, driving training quality, and ensuring a high-level member experience. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll coach athletes, develop staff, and drive performance across the facility. If you enjoy leading from the front and building a strong team culture, this role gives you real ownership.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 3+ 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)

Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead a team in a performance-driven training environment
• Direct impact on both athlete results and team development
• Opportunity to grow into higher-level leadership within a scaling brand
• Work with a diverse athlete base, from youth to adults to teams

Apply Today

If you're a coach who naturally takes ownership, pushes standards higher, and builds strong teams, you'll thrive at D1 Training. This is your opportunity to lead from the front, develop other coaches, and shape the experience for every athlete who walks through the door. You won't just run workouts, you'll set the tone for the entire facility. If you're ready to step into a leadership role where your impact actually shows up every day, apply now and take the next step in your coaching career! Compensation: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

D1 Training is an emerging fitness franchise, that is growing rapidly. D1 Training has over 80 facilities open and 180+ in development. At D1 Training, we inspire and motivate athletes to reach their goals. At D1, we believe in training the entire body as a unit to produce optimal human performance. No gimmicks, no fads; we utilize trusted and proven training techniques used to build the world's best athletes and deliver the, in age-appropriate programs led by our expert coaches. Nothing at D1 is random. Every workout, every day follows a strategic 8-week training cycle that is meticulously planned and backed by sports science. What began as training solely for the aspiring youth athlete, matured into fitness training for adults as well. With all who participate in the D1 training process moving aggressively towards their goals.