Director of Training
D1 Training - Buffalo North•Town of Amherst, NY
•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite
About The Position
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 where 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.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in strength & conditioning, personal training, or performance coaching
- CPR/AED/First Aid certification (required)
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field (preferred)
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Continuing education through company-sanctioned events
- Free membership in a state-of-the-art facility
- Leadership development opportunities
- Performance based bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
