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Director of Training

Buffalo, NYOnsiteFull TimeDirector$55,000–$65,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

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

Nice to have

  • managing
  • personal training team
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Exercise Science

Role summary

D1 Training is seeking a Director of Training to lead their coaching team and deliver exceptional training experiences. This hands-on leadership role involves coaching athletes, developing staff, and driving performance across the facility. Responsibilities include overseeing personal training operations, ensuring adherence to D1 training standards, tracking member engagement and retention, and partnering with sales and management to achieve business goals. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in performance coaching, strong knowledge of program design and injury prevention, and the ability to lead and motivate a team. 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 Training 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
  •  Assist with recruiting and community outreach efforts to generate new leads and drive membership growth. 
  •  Participate in assessments, facility tours, events, and other lead-generation opportunities. 
  •  Partner with the General Manager to achieve monthly membership, revenue, and retention goals. 
  •  Identify opportunities for personal training, small-group training, team training, and other revenue-generating programs. 

What We’re Looking For
  • 7+ 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.

Salary Range: $55,000–$65,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Additional performance-based bonus opportunities available.

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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