Head Strength Conditioning Coach (Director of Performance)
Full Time • Lexington
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Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Relocation bonus
- Training & development
- Paid time off
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
D1 Training Lexington — Lead the Floor. Build the Culture. Coach at the Highest Level.
If you are a proven, high-level coach who is ready to own the floor, lead people, and build something meaningful, D1 Training Lexington is looking for you — now.
This is not an entry-level role. This is a true Head Coach position for someone who can walk in on Day 1, command the room, and raise the standard for athletes and coaches.
We’re a brand-new, locally owned D1 Training location in Lexington, KY, backed by one of the fastest-growing performance training brands in the country. You’ll have the freedom to lead locally — with the structure, systems, and credibility of the D1 brand behind you.
Who This Role Is For
You might be the right fit if:
- You’ve coached everyone — youth, high school, adults, elite athletes
- You bring energy, authority, and presence the moment you step on the turf
- You care deeply about culture, standards, and athlete experience
- You’re ready to lead other coaches, not just run workouts
- You want more than a job — you want ownership of a program
If that fires you up, keep reading.
What You’ll Do
As Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, you are responsible for everything that happens on the training floor.
You will:
- Lead all coaching operations in alignment with D1 national standards
- Serve as the lead coach for group classes, teams, and 1-on-1 training
- Set the tone for a high-energy, professional, athlete-first environment
- Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaches
- Ensure all coaches are certified and coaching the D1 Way
- Deliver loud, clear, technically sound coaching every session
- Maintain training floor organization, cleanliness, and equipment standards
- Conduct assessments, goal setting, and athlete program alignment
- Build strong relationships with Lexington families, schools, and teams
- Support marketing events, combines, and community outreach
What Success Looks Like
- Athletes feel coached, challenged, and cared for
- Coaches are prepared, confident, and accountable
- Sessions start and end on time with elite energy
- Standards are clear — and enforced
- Culture is strong, positive, and consistent
Non-Negotiables
- World-class character — energy, consistency, humility, and professionalism
- You bring the juice every single day — no rollercoasters
- You love coaching all athletes — 7 years old to adult
- You coach loud, teach clearly, and correct confidently
- Ego-free leadership — the program comes first
Qualifications
- Valid AED/CPR/First Aid certification
- NCCA-accredited certification (CSCS strongly preferred)
- 5+ years strength & conditioning or athletic performance coaching experience
- Experience leading or mentoring other coaches
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field (preferred, not required)
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary: $45,000–$55,000 (based on experience)
- Performance-based bonus structure (We expect this position to make at least $75,000)
- Paid time off
- Free D1 membership + apparel
- Continuing education and leadership development
- Real opportunity to grow with the D1 brand
Why D1 Training Lexington
- Locally owned with hands-on leadership
- Brand-new, state-of-the-art facility
- Nationally recognized training system
- Clear standards, real support, and room to lead
- A chance to build Lexington’s premier athletic training environment from the ground up
Ready to lead the floor and build something special?
Apply now and help raise the standard for athletes in Lexington.
Compensation: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
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