Head Coach Performance Training & Team Leadership

D1 Training - North Shore•Glenview, IL

3d•$48,000•Onsite

About The Position

Most coaches are great at coaching. This role requires something more — someone who can coach, lead a staff, own the member experience, and treat the training floor like the business it is. At D1 North Shore, the Head Coach is the most important hire we make. You are the standard. You set the tone for every coach on staff, every session on the schedule, and every athlete who walks through the door expecting the best workout of their week. If you're looking to punch in, run a few classes, and punch out — this isn't it. If you're ready to own something, build something, and lead a team that genuinely changes lives through performance training — keep reading. About D1 Training North Shore We're an elite athletic performance facility in Glenview built on the training principles used at the collegiate and professional level. Our members include youth athletes ages 7 and up, competitive high school athletes, adults, and teams — all training together in a high-energy, results-first environment. Our mission: You pick the goal. We help you get there. The Head Coach is the person most responsible for delivering on that promise every single day.

Requirements

NCCA-accredited certification required (CSCS, NASM, USAW, ACSM, or equivalent)
Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required
Minimum one year of coaching experience in strength, conditioning, or group training
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team
High energy, high character, and a team-first approach to everything

Nice To Haves

Collegiate athletic background strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary coach across Scholastic (ages 7–18), Adult, and Team programs
Deliver every session with energy, precision, and the ability to connect with athletes of every age and ability level
Set and maintain D1's 5-star training standard across the floor — every class, every time
Lead athlete assessments and goal-setting as part of our onboarding process
Hire, onboard, and develop a coaching staff that reflects the D1 standard
Lead ongoing coach education, programming reviews, and performance audits
Provide direct, actionable feedback that makes your coaches better every month
Build a coaching bench that supports facility growth and protects quality at scale
Drive proactive retention through check-ins and low-usage outreach
Support our 7/30/60/90-day onboarding touchpoints to keep new members engaged and progressing
Oversee class scheduling, staffing coverage, facility cleanliness, and equipment upkeep
Support grassroots marketing, local partnerships, and community events
Help drive referrals and organic growth by being the kind of coach people talk about