Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Lincolnshire, IL - USA
Job Summary
- Bonus based on performance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities
- Free membership to a state-of-the-art training facility
- Continuing education through company-sanctioned events and certifications
- Leadership development and career growth opportunities
- Direct impact on building a new training culture from the ground up
- Opportunity to work with youth athletes adults teams and personal training clients
- Lead and coach group training sessions for youth athletes adults and teams
- Deliver high-energy results-driven workouts that align with the D1 Training methodology
- Conduct athlete assessments and goal-setting consultations
- Provide personal training and individualized coaching as needed
- Ensure proper movement mechanics exercise execution and injury prevention strategies
- Create an exceptional training environment that motivates athletes of all ages and abilities
- Recruit hire onboard and develop coaching staff
- Lead weekly coach meetings and ongoing professional development initiatives
- Conduct coaching observations and performance evaluations
- Hold coaches accountable to D1 standards expectations and member experience goals
- Build a culture of professionalism positivity and continuous improvement
- Manage coach scheduling and staffing needs
- Oversee personal training operations and service quality
- Support personal training growth and revenue objectives
- Ensure consistency across all personal training sessions
- Assist coaches in developing and retaining personal training clients
- Track and improve member engagement attendance and retention
- Build strong relationships with athletes and families
- Support trial workouts athlete evaluations and onboarding experiences
- Partner with sales staff to improve conversion and retention metrics
- Assist with camps combines team training opportunities and community outreach events
- Serve as a leader and ambassador for the D1 Training brand within the community
- 3 years of experience in strength and conditioning personal training sports performance or athletic development
- Experience coaching group training sessions in a fast-paced environment
- Strong knowledge of exercise science movement mechanics and injury prevention
- Ability to motivate athletes and create a positive training atmosphere
- Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills
- CPR/AED certification required
- Bachelors degree in Exercise Science Kinesiology Sports Performance or a related field
- Prior leadership experience managing mentoring or developing coaching staff
- Experience coaching youth athletes ages 718
- Understanding of long-term athletic development principles
- CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) strongly preferred
- NASM NSCA USAW ACE FMS or other nationally recognized certifications preferred
- You lead by example and set a high standard for those around you.
- You thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
- You take ownership and solve problems without being asked.
- You are passionate about developing both athletes and coaches.
- You bring energy professionalism and positivity every day.
- You care deeply about creating an elite training experience.
- You believe culture accountability and relationships drive long-term success.
- Delivering exceptional training experiences every day
- Developing high-performing coaches and staff
- Improving member retention and attendance
- Growing personal training participation and revenue
- Maintaining coaching excellence across all sessions
- Creating a culture that athletes parents and members want to be part of
- Be part of a brand-new facility opening in one of Chicagolands premier communities
- Help build the coaching culture from day one
- Work with youth athletes adults teams and personal training clients
- Direct access to ownership and leadership decision-making
- Opportunities for advancement as the business grows
- Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities
- Make a measurable impact on hundreds of athletes and families
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 worlds 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.
About Company
D1 Training is a non-traditional fitness training facility that has trained over 100 NFL Draft Picks and was named a Top 30 Gym by Men’s Health. Try us out today!