Strength & Conditioning Coach / Personal Trainer / Sports Performance

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

About D1 Training Arlington Heights

D1 Training Arlington Heights is a premier athletic-based training facility focused on developing athletes and individuals through structured, coach-led performance training. We work with athletes ages 7 and up—from youth and high school athletes to adults—using science-backed programming designed to improve strength, speed, agility, and overall athletic performance.

Our mission is simple:
“You pick the goal, we help you get there.”

We combine expert coaching, structured programming, and a high-energy training environment to help every athlete perform at their best.

Position Overview

D1 Training Arlington Heights is seeking a Strength & Conditioning Coach / Performance Coach to lead group training sessions and personal training for youth athletes, adult members, and sports teams.

This role is ideal for a motivated coach with experience in strength training, sports performance, or group fitness who enjoys working with athletes and creating an engaging training environment.

Candidates with a background in kinesiology, exercise science, sports performance training, or athletic coaching are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead group training sessions for youth athletes, adults, and teams

• Provide personal training and sports performance coaching
  
  
• Teach proper strength training techniques, speed mechanics, and injury prevention
  
  
• Ensure safe and effective execution of all exercises and workouts

• Modify workouts based on athlete ability levels and goals

• Build strong relationships with athletes and members

• Maintain a high-energy, motivating training environment
  
  
• Support athlete development in strength, speed, agility, and conditioning
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Personal Training or Strength & Conditioning Certification (NCCA accredited preferred)
  • Examples: NSCA, NASM, ACSM, ACE

• Current CPR/AED certification
  
  
• Strong knowledge of strength training, functional movement, and athletic performance
  
  
• Ability to lead and manage group training sessions
  
  
• Excellent communication and motivational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Science, or related field
  
  
• Previous experience coaching youth athletes or sports teams
  
  
• Competitive sports background

Compensation & Benefits

• $22 – $40 per hour depending on experience

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

• Free D1 membership
  
  
• Flexible part-time schedule (up to 30 hours per week)

• Continuing education and certification support

• Opportunity for growth within a national fitness and sports performance brand

• Free uniforms

Why Coaches Love Working at D1

• Coach athletes in a high-performance training environment
  
  
• Work with motivated youth athletes and adult members
  
  
• Join a team that values energy, professionalism, and results
  
  
• Be part of a rapidly growing national sports training brand
  
  

Our Culture

At D1 Training Arlington Heights, our culture is built on three core principles:

Train Like an Athlete
Every session is structured, coached, and performance-focused.

Coaching Over Instructing
Our coaches actively teach, correct, and motivate athletes.

Accountability
We hold ourselves and our athletes to high standards in effort and discipline.