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Sport Specific Coach (SSC) - D1 Training Lakeland, TN

D1 Training Lakeland is seeking a Sport Specific Coaches (SSC) to deliver the BEST workout experience in the industry to our diverse clientele. We are particularly interested in individuals who understand the dedication, challenges, and triumphs of high-level competition which is why we strongly encourage applications from current or former collegiate athletes.

Our coaches demonstrate a profound passion for training athletes of all ages, from 7 years old to the seasoned adult athlete. As an SSC, you will lead training in D1 membership workouts, D1-on-1 sessions, small groups, sport-specific programs, and team training. You'll be instrumental in upholding D1's high coaching standards, adhering to our latest brand guidelines and quality control measures.

D1 Coaches play a pivotal role in the evaluation process, assisting with assessments and goal setting to ensure athletes are properly programmed, motivated, and committed to reaching their full potential. The SSC will report directly to the Head Speed and Strength Coach (HSSC).

Key Skills Required for Position:

PASSION: You must possess a high level of enthusiasm for helping others achieve their goals through fitness, fueled by a deep understanding of athletic pursuit. We're looking for highly motivated and committed individuals who've lived the grind.

LEADERSHIP: Your experience as a collegiate athlete provides unique insight into training, developing, and mentoring others. You should be able to effectively evaluate performance and provide positive, objective feedback that resonates with aspiring athletes.

ORGANIZATION: Your background in structured athletic environments will be invaluable. You need the ability to manage assigned workouts by arriving prepared, starting on time, and maximizing the effort of each member. This includes maintaining continuing education and overseeing training space cleanliness.

What This Coach Can Expect:

To join a dynamic team that understands how to WORK & PLAY hard, much like a championship-caliber team. To conduct and lead member workouts (small and large group, 1-on-1, team training, and various other offerings), fostering a positive and motivating environment for all athletes, drawing on your own experience in competitive settings. To significantly reduce an athlete's risk of injury by focusing on proper technique and movement patterns, applying the biomechanical understanding gained through your own athletic career. To be held accountable for conducting classes "the D1 way" and maintaining a D1 certification, ensuring consistency and excellence. To oversee the training space's maintenance and cleaning, contributing to a professional environment. To attend and participate in marketing events such as competitions and combines, representing D1 with the professionalism expected of a former collegiate competitor. To be poised when meeting and interacting with professional athletes; this HSSC must provide the same world-class experience to EVERY SINGLE PERSON who walks in the door, regardless of their current athletic level.

Coach Training Activities & Duties:

• Demonstrating an expert understanding of D1 programming and how to adapt it for individual athletes, especially those with diverse athletic backgrounds.
• Connecting deeply with members, understanding their specific goals, and leveraging your own journey to inspire them.
• Maximizing client retention through best-in-class service: superior coaching, tailored training, practical nutrition advice, and empathetic accountability.
• Being 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 traits often honed on the playing field. Starting and finishing workouts on time, reflecting collegiate-level discipline. Assessing and aligning each member with the proper program, utilizing your intuitive understanding of athletic development. Building and maintaining authentic relationships with each D1 member, fostering a true team atmosphere. Expertly coaching group workouts, personal training, and teams. Delivering accurate, industry-leading educational advice on strength, speed, and nutrition, grounded in both theory and practical experience. Teaching proper form and technique and prioritizing the safety of all our athletes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of strength & conditioning-related experience in a group or team setting (collegiate athletic experience is highly valued and can contribute significantly to this requirement).
• Has a valid AED/CPR/First Aid certification.
• Has at least one valid Personal Training certification.
• Has a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related field (preferred).

Benefits/Perks:

• Continuing education through company-sanctioned events.
• Free membership in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Flexible Schedule.

What is D1?

• 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. We believe that current or former collegiate athletes bring a unique and invaluable perspective to this role, having personally navigated the path to peak performance. D1 Coaches implement and instill the D1 training philosophy into every workout. They exhibit the ability to adapt and customize programs, tailoring them to each athlete's needs. They take a personal stake in the lives of our athletes, maintaining regular contact and monitoring individual progress toward 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 a mission often best understood by those who have lived the transformative power of sport themselves.

Compensation: $17.00 - $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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