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Director of Strength and Conditioning

Buffalo, NYOnsiteFull TimeDirector$50,000–$65,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • program design
  • movement mechanics
  • injury prevention
  • hold a team accountable
  • high energy
  • professionalism
  • communication skills

Role summary

D1 Training is seeking a Director of Strength and Conditioning to lead their coaching team and deliver exceptional training experiences. This hands-on leadership role involves coaching athletes, developing staff, and driving performance within the facility. Responsibilities include leading group and personal training sessions, overseeing personal training operations, hiring and developing coaching staff, and ensuring adherence to D1 training standards. The ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of experience in strength & conditioning or related fields, strong knowledge of program design and injury prevention, and the ability to motivate and hold a team accountable. A Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and prior management experience are preferred.

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 Strength & Conditioning 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 Personal Training 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
  • 3-5+ 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!
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