Lead Performance & Fitness Coach
About the role
Become the Coach Everyone Wants to Train With. At D1 Training, we're not looking for someone to simply lead workouts. We're looking for a coach who creates energy the moment they walk into the room. Someone who can inspire a first-time mom working toward better health, challenge a high school athlete preparing for college, coach an elite HYROX competitor, and build relationships that keep members coming back week after week. This is an opportunity to become one of the faces of D1 Training in the Lake Houston community! If you're passionate about coaching, building relationships, and creating an unforgettable training experience, we'd love to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Coach World-Class Training Sessions
- Lead high-energy group training sessions
- Train personal training clients
- Coach HYROX‑specific programming
- Ensure every athlete and member leaves feeling challenged, encouraged, and excited to return.
- Build Relationships
- Learn every member's name and goals
- Create accountability that drives retention
- Celebrate milestones and member success
- Become someone members trust, not just another coach
- Client Growth & Community Outreach
- Build and maintain a strong client base through networking, referrals, and outreach in the Lake Houston market.
- Represent the facility at local sports events, schools, and community organizations
- Assist with consultations and new member onboarding
- Support HYROX, youth performance and adult fitness growth initiatives.
Qualifications
- NSCA (CSCS) or NSCA (NSCA‑CPT), NASM, ISSA, ACE or equivalent nationally recognized certification.
- Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Science or related field preferred, or equivalent coaching experience.
- 2+ years of experience coaching group fitness, sports performance, personal training or strength & conditioning.
- HYROX, CrossFit, collegiate athletics, strength & conditioning, or competitive athletic background is a plus.
- Ability to work mornings, evenings and weekends as needed.
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Gym membership
- Paid training
Pay
Competitive hourly pay ($30‑$40) per hour based on experience, coaching ability, and certifications, plus performance bonuses and opportunities for advancement.