Strength & Conditioning Coach / Personal Trainer / Sports Performance
Arlington Heights
Strength & Conditioning Coach / Personal Trainer / Sports Performance
Part Time • Arlington Heights
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
About D1 Training Arlington Heights
D1 Training Arlington Heights is a premier athletic-based training facility focused on developing athletes and individuals through structured, coach-led performance training. We work with athletes ages 7 and up—from youth and high school athletes to adults—using science-backed programming designed to improve strength, speed, agility, and overall athletic performance.
Our mission is simple:
“You pick the goal, we help you get there.”
“You pick the goal, we help you get there.”
We combine expert coaching, structured programming, and a high-energy training environment to help every athlete perform at their best.
Position Overview
D1 Training Arlington Heights is seeking a Strength & Conditioning Coach / Performance Coach to lead group training sessions and personal training for youth athletes, adult members, and sports teams.
This role is ideal for a motivated coach with experience in strength training, sports performance, or group fitnesswho enjoys working with athletes and creating an engaging training environment.
Candidates with a background in kinesiology, exercise science, sports performance training, or athletic coaching are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead group training sessions for youth athletes, adults, and teams
- Provide personal training and sports performance coaching
- Teach proper strength training techniques, speed mechanics, and injury prevention
- Ensure safe and effective execution of all exercises and workouts
- Modify workouts based on athlete ability levels and goals
- Build strong relationships with athletes and members
- Maintain a high-energy, motivating training environment
- Support athlete development in strength, speed, agility, and conditioning
Required Qualifications
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Personal Training or Strength & Conditioning Certification (NCCA accredited preferred)
- Examples: NSCA, NASM, ACSM, ACE
- Examples: NSCA, NASM, ACSM, ACE
- Current CPR/AED certification
- Strong knowledge of strength training, functional movement, and athletic performance
- Ability to lead and manage group training sessions
- Excellent communication and motivational skills
Preferred Qualifications
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CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Science, or related field
- Previous experience coaching youth athletes or sports teams
- Competitive sports background
Compensation & Benefits
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$22 – $40 per hour depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
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Free D1 membership
- Flexible part-time schedule (up to 30 hours per week)
- Continuing education and certification support
- Opportunity for growth within a national fitness and sports performance brand
- Free uniforms
Why Coaches Love Working at D1
- Coach athletes in a high-performance training environment
- Work with motivated youth athletes and adult members
- Join a team that values energy, professionalism, and results
- Be part of a rapidly growing national sports training brand
Our Culture
At D1 Training Arlington Heights, our culture is built on three core principles:
Train Like an Athlete
Every session is structured, coached, and performance-focused.
Every session is structured, coached, and performance-focused.
Coaching Over Instructing
Our coaches actively teach, correct, and motivate athletes.
Our coaches actively teach, correct, and motivate athletes.
Accountability
We hold ourselves and our athletes to high standards in effort and discipline.
We hold ourselves and our athletes to high standards in effort and discipline.
Compensation: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
D1 Training is an emerging fitness franchise, that is growing rapidly. D1 Training has over 80 facilities open and 180+ in development. At D1 Training, we inspire and motivate athletes to reach their goals. At D1, we believe in training the entire body as a unit to produce optimal human performance. No gimmicks, no fads; we utilize trusted and proven training techniques used to build the world’s best athletes and deliver the, in age-appropriate programs led by our expert coaches. Nothing at D1 is random. Every workout, every day follows a strategic 8-week training cycle that is meticulously planned and backed by sports science. What began as training solely for the aspiring youth athlete, matured into fitness training for adults as well. With all who participate in the D1 training process moving aggressively towards their goals.
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Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Career Advancement Opportunities
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Generous Paid time off