Strength & Conditioning Coach

Strength & Conditioning Coach

D1 Training - Lexington 2573 Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY 40509 $18 - $30 an hour - Full-time/Part-Time

D1 Training Lexington — Built for Athletes. Powered by Coaches. If you live for coaching, love developing athletes, and want more than just another gym job —

. We're proud to coach Lexington athletes, families, and competitors who expect more than sweat sessions. From youth athletes chasing their first podium to adults training with purpose, D1 Lexington is an athletic performance environment, not a fitness free-for-all. We're looking for high-energy, coachable, growth-minded Strength & Conditioning Coaches who want to build a real coaching career in a community that values effort, accountability, and results.

Why Coaches Choose D1 Training Lexington

• Coach athletes, not chaos — structured programs, proven systems, clear standards
• No sales quotas — your job is to coach, motivate, and develop athletes
• Strong local culture — tight-knit team, high standards, and real ownership support
• Career path — Lead Coach, Program Director, and Management opportunities
• Continuing education — paid training, mentorship, and professional development
• Free D1 membership + uniforms and apparel
• Performance-based bonuses
• Flexible scheduling (great for coaches building experience)
• Paid time off (for eligible roles)

What You'll Do As a D1 Lexington Coach, you'll be on the turf doing what you love — coaching athletes to get better every single day. You will:

• Coach group, semi-private, team, and personal training sessions
• Create a high-energy, motivating environment every session
• Teach and reinforce proper technique, speed, strength, and movement patterns
• Modify exercises to meet each athlete's age, ability, and goals
• Hold athletes accountable while building real relationships with Lexington families and athletes
• Start and finish sessions on time, every time
• Reduce injury risk through smart coaching and movement quality
• Represent D1 Training Lexington with professionalism, enthusiasm, and integrity

Who We're Looking For This role is perfect for you if you:

• Love coaching youth athletes, adults, and competitive teams
• Bring energy, confidence, and presence to the floor
• Want to grow as a coach, not just stay comfortable
• Care about athletes as people — not just reps and sets
• Take pride in preparation, punctuality, and professionalism

Qualifications (Don't Self-Eliminate)

• AED/CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain quickly)
• At least one NCCA-accredited certification (NSCA, NASM, ACE, ACSM, ISSA, etc.)
• 1+ year coaching experience (group, team, or personal training)
• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field (preferred, not required)

What Success Looks Like at D1 Lexington

• You coach loud, clear, and with purpose
• You command the room while connecting one-on-one
• You care deeply about athlete results and experience
• You want feedback, mentorship, and long-term growth

The Bottom Line If you want to coach in Lexington's premier athletic training environment, be part of a team that values culture over chaos, and build a career where coaching actually matters — D1 Training Lexington is the place.

Compensation: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

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.