Graduate Assistant Strength Conditioning Jobs in Pennsylvania

Power Train | West Chester, PA

Power Train is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who wants to start a career in strength and conditioning, sports performance, or personal training.

As an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, you will gain hands-on experience working with clients in a professional strength and conditioning environment while learning from experienced coaches. This is an entry-level opportunity designed for someone who is passionate about training, enjoys working with people, and is eager to develop into a great coach.

You do not need to know everything on day one. We are looking for someone who is coachable, dependable, hardworking, positive, and committed to learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for a current student, recent graduate, former athlete, or anyone looking to transition their passion for strength and conditioning into a career.

As an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, you will help create an exceptional training experience for every Power Train client while developing your skills as a coach.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with individual and small-group strength and conditioning sessions.
• Learn and apply Power Train's coaching standards, programming systems, and training philosophy.
• Learn how to coach proper movement, exercise technique, strength training, conditioning, and athletic development.
• Build positive relationships with clients and help them work toward their individual goals.
• Create a fun, energetic, positive, and encouraging training environment.
• Observe experienced coaches and actively apply feedback to improve your coaching ability.
• Participate in Free Trials and help prospective members understand the benefits of Power Train training.
• Help create an exceptional client experience that supports member retention and overall business growth.
• Communicate the benefits of Power Train training and the value it provides to clients and prospective members.
• Contribute to social media content that showcases the Power Train experience.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional training environment.
• Participate in staff training, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.
• Represent Power Train professionally through your appearance, communication, attitude, and actions.
• Arrive 16 minutes before your scheduled start time so you are fully prepared for your coaching responsibilities.
• Work assigned opening, closing, and split shifts as needed.
• Support the coaching team with other responsibilities that contribute to the success of the facility.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have a genuine passion for strength training, athletic performance, fitness, or coaching.
• Are interested in building a long-term career in strength and conditioning.
• Are coachable and excited to learn.
• Have a strong work ethic and take pride in doing things the right way.
• Are positive, energetic, dependable, and comfortable working with people.
• Communicate well and enjoy building relationships.
• Are willing to step outside your comfort zone and continuously improve.
• Can take direction, accept constructive feedback, and put that feedback into action.
• Enjoy being part of a team and contributing to a positive work environment.
• Understand that great coaching is about more than exercises and workouts—it is about helping people become better.

Previous professional coaching experience is helpful, but not required.

We are willing to train the right person.

Students and recent graduates studying Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Performance, Physical Education, or a related field are encouraged to apply.

Relevant certifications such as CPT, CSCS, USA Weightlifting, or other recognized fitness and strength & conditioning certifications are a plus, but are not required for the right entry-level candidate.

Personal experience with strength training, athletics, or competitive sports is also valued.

This position is designed to help you develop the knowledge, skills, and professional habits needed to build a successful career as a coach.

You will gain hands-on experience in:

• Strength and conditioning
• Exercise technique and coaching
• Athletic development
• Small-group training
• Individual client coaching
• Program implementation
• Training session organization and flow
• Client communication and relationship building
• Free Trial and sales fundamentals
• Client retention
• Professional coaching standards
• Facility operations
• Continuing education and professional development

We are not looking for someone who thinks they already know everything. We're looking for someone who wants to become great.

The ideal candidate is someone who is willing to work hard, show up prepared, learn from experienced coaches, accept feedback, and consistently look for ways to improve.

If you are passionate about strength and conditioning and want to turn that passion into a career, Power Train provides an environment where you can learn, develop, coach, and grow.

$43,680–$52,000 per year, based on experience, education, certifications, and demonstrated coaching ability.

This is a full-time, entry-level career opportunity with opportunities for increased compensation as your coaching skills, responsibilities, and performance develop.

Full-time | Monday–Friday with Saturday shifts as needed

Opening, closing, and split shifts will vary based on facility needs.

This is more than a job in a gym. It is an opportunity to begin developing the skills and experience needed for a career in strength and conditioning.

You will work alongside experienced coaches in an environment focused on delivering outstanding results for clients while creating a positive, energetic, and engaging training experience.

• If you're ready to learn, work hard, and start building your career as a strength and conditioning coach, we'd love to hear from you.

$41,000-$52,000 Annually