Head Coach-Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach

D1 Training - Wake Forest • Wake Forest, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

D1 Training Wake Forest is seeking a high-level Head Coach to lead the training floor, develop coaches, and drive member results inside our brand new facility. This is a coach of coaches leadership position responsible for delivering elite training, building a strong coaching staff, and ensuring a best-in-class experience for athletes ages 7 through adult. The ideal candidate combines training expertise, leadership presence, and operational discipline. They are equally comfortable coaching sessions, mentoring staff, and owning key performance metrics tied to retention, utilization, and revenue. The role involves delivering high-energy group and personal training sessions, serving as the face of the training experience, and ensuring every session meets D1's 5-star standard. Leadership responsibilities include hiring, onboarding, and developing a team of coaches, leading ongoing education and performance feedback, and building a deep bench of talent. The Head Coach will execute D1 programming with precision, maintain class quality and structure, and ensure alignment on delivery standards and methodology. Additionally, the role involves owning member retention through proactive check-ins and structured onboarding, maintaining facility cleanliness and organization, and supporting community outreach, local partnerships, and lead generation.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in strength and conditioning, group training, or sports performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
• Organized and disciplined.
• Holds self to a high standard.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, early-morning, community-driven environment.
• Genuinely invested in the people around them.
• CSCS, CPT, USAW, NSCA-CPT, NASM-CPT, ACE-CPT, IYCA, NASM-PES, NSCA-CSCS, CPR/AED certification, or equivalent certifications.
• Prior experience mentoring coaches or leading teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with youth athletes ages 7-18.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-energy group and personal training sessions.
• Serve as the face of the training experience.
• Ensure every session meets D1's 5-star standard.
• Hire, onboard, and develop a team of coaches.
• Lead ongoing education and performance feedback for coaches.
• Build a deep bench of talent to support facility growth.
• Execute D1 programming with precision.
• Maintain class quality and structure across all sessions.
• Ensure every coach is aligned on delivery standards and methodology.
• Own member retention through proactive check-ins, low-usage calls, and structured onboarding.
• Keep the facility clean, organized, and operating at a premium standard.
• Actively support community outreach, local partnerships, and organic lead generation.

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Competitive base salary plus performance incentives tied to personal training revenue and member retention metrics
• Ongoing education and development within the D1 system
• Opportunity for advancement into multi-unit or regional leadership roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed