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D1 is passionate about impacting and changing lives. Job Summary * Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes. * Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching ...

D1 is passionate about impacting and changing lives. Job Summary * Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes. * Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching ...

D1 is passionate about impacting and changing lives. Job Summary * Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes. * Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching ...

D1 is passionate about impacting and changing lives. Job Summary * Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes. * Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching ...

Strength & Conditioning Coach

FL · On-site

$38.40K/yr

D1 is passionate about impacting and changing lives. Job Summary * Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes. * Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching ...

D1 is passionate about impacting and changing lives. Job Summary * Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes. * Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching ...

D1 is passionate about impacting and changing lives. Job Summary * Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes. * Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching ...

Sports Performance Coach

Frisco, TX · On-site

$20 - $35/hr

D1 is passionate about impacting and changing lives. Job Summary * Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes. * Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching ...

D1 is passionate about impacting and changing lives. Job Summary * Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes. * Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching ...

D1 is passionate about impacting and changing lives. Job Summary * Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes. * Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching ...

D1 is passionate about impacting and changing lives. Job Summary * Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes. * Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching ...

D1 is passionate about impacting and changing lives. Job Summary * Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes. * Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching ...

D1 is passionate about impacting and changing lives. Job Summary * Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes. * Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching ...

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How much do d1 coaching jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for d1 coaching in the United States is $19.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a D1 Coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as a D1 Coach, you need deep expertise in your sport, strategic planning abilities, and often a bachelor’s degree, along with previous coaching or playing experience at a high level. Familiarity with video analysis software, recruitment databases, and NCAA compliance systems is typically required. Outstanding leadership, communication, and motivational skills help foster team cohesion and player development. These competencies are crucial for building successful programs, ensuring compliance, and achieving competitive excellence.

What are some common challenges D1 Coaches face when working with student-athletes, and how can they overcome them?

D1 Coaches often encounter challenges such as balancing the diverse skill levels of student-athletes, managing academic and athletic commitments, and fostering team cohesion under high-pressure environments. To overcome these, successful coaches prioritize clear communication, individualized development plans, and strong support systems both on and off the field. Additionally, collaborating closely with academic advisors and athletic trainers ensures student-athletes receive holistic support, helping the team perform at its best.

What is D1 coaching?

D1 coaching refers to coaching at the NCAA Division I level, which is the highest level of intercollegiate athletics in the United States. D1 coaches are responsible for recruiting talented athletes, developing training programs, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations. They play a pivotal role in the athletic and personal development of student-athletes, often working long hours and traveling for games and recruiting. The competition and expectations at this level are intense, requiring coaches to have strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

What is the difference between D1 Coaching vs D2 Coaching?

AspectD1 CoachingD2 Coaching
CertificationsTypically requires coaching certifications, NCAA compliance knowledgeSimilar certifications, often with additional NCAA compliance training
Work EnvironmentHigh-pressure college athletic programs, NCAA facilitiesCollegiate sports programs, athletic departments
Employer & IndustryDivision 1 colleges, NCAADivision 2 colleges, NCAA

Both D1 and D2 Coaches work within the NCAA framework, focusing on student-athlete development and team success. D1 Coaches often operate in larger programs with more resources and higher visibility, while D2 Coaches work in smaller programs with different competitive priorities. Understanding these differences helps aspiring coaches choose the right career path within collegiate athletics.

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Infographic showing various D1 Coaching job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 2% Full Time, and 97% Part Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,175 per year, or $19.8 per hour.
Strength & Conditioning Coach

Strength & Conditioning Coach

D1 Training

Yonkers, NY • On-site

$40 - $60/hr

Part-time

PTO

Posted 5 days ago


D1 Training rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 61 rated gym and leisure clubs


Job description

Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free uniforms
  • Paid time off

Benefits/Perks
  • Continuing education through company-sanctioned events.
  • Free membership in a state-of-the-art facility.

D1 is an athletic-based group training facility for adults and youth athletes ages 7 and up with a mission of providing the best fitness philosophy and facility to its athletes, empowering them to improve themselves by efficiently and consistently reaching their fitness goals.
At D1, our promise to our athletes is: "You pick the goal, we help you get there" and D1 Coaches are the catalysts for our fulfillment of that promise. D1 Coaches implement and instill the D1 training philosophy into every workout. They exhibit the ability to adapt and customize programs in the workouts, in order to tailor them to each athlete. They take a personal stake in the lives of our athletes, maintaining regular contact and monitoring their individual progress toward their goals. D1 Coaches are a part of the best training environment in the industry and are integral to the success of D1 as it continues its rapid growth.
Company Overview
  • Motivate and inspire all to be their best and achieve their goals through training with world-class coaches.
  • The culture of D1 separates us as we are all driven to help those around us.
  • D1 is passionate about impacting and changing lives.

Job Summary
  • Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes.
  • Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching, training, nutrition, and accountability.
  • Modify and adapt movements that are best suited for the individual at hand.
  • Teach
  • A D1 Coach must be dedicated to training and improving the lives of D1's members Scholastic (ages 7-18), Adults, and Teams, by:
    • Exhibiting passion, expertise, high energy, a positive and motivating attitude, strong character, and over-the-top customer service
    • Starting and finishing workouts on time
    • Assessing and aligning each member with the proper program
    • Building and maintaining relationships with each D1 member
    • Coaching group workouts, personal training, and teams
    • Delivering accurate, industry-leading educational advice on strength, speed, and nutrition
    • Teaching proper form and technique and keeping all our athletes safe

Responsibilities
  • Foster a positive, motivating environment for all athletes.
  • Maximize client retention through best-in-class service: coaching, training, nutrition, and accountability.
  • Modify and adapt movements that are best suited for the individual at hand.
  • Reduce an athlete's risk of injury by focusing on proper technique and movement patterns.

Qualifications
  • Has a valid AED/CPR/First Aid certification
  • Has at least one valid certification accredited by the NCCA.
  • Minimum of 1 year of strength & conditioning-related experience in group, team, or personal training setting.
  • Has a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related field (preferred).

Compensation: $40.00 - $60.00 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.