Strength & Performance Coach - Join The D8 Training Team
We are looking for a coach who loves strength, coaching people properly, and wants a long-term home in a serious but friendly gym.
About D8 Training
D8 Training is a strength and conditioning gym in Clarence Gardens that coaches kids, athletes, adults and over 60s. We run structured small group strength programs, with proper progressions, real testing and a strong coaching culture. We are not a cheap bootcamp. We are a coaching gym for people who want to get genuinely stronger, move better, and stay in the game for the long-term.
About The Role
As a Strength & Performance Coach at D8 Training, you will coach small group strength sessions across our main streams - JuniorGym, Athlete, Adult Group Strength and our ForeverStrength program for over 60s. From day one you’ll get structured mentoring and support to grow your coaching, programming and communication skills. You will also have opportunities to take on 1-on-1 clients. Your job is to run high quality sessions, keep people safe, know their names, and help them get stronger and more confident over time.
- Coach small group strength sessions for kids, teens, adults and over 60s
- Deliver occasional 1-on-1 sessions as your client base grows
- Help members feel welcome, supported and challenged at the right level
- Contribute to a positive, professional floor culture
Availability And Hours
This is a casual role starting at approximately 13-15 hours per week, with a clear path to more classes and 1-on-1 sessions within 3-6 months for the right coach.
You must be available for:
- 2-3 afternoons per week between 4:00pm and 8:00pm
- 2-3 mornings per week between 9:00am and 12:00pm
Exact sessions will be discussed at interview.
Who This Is For
- You enjoy coaching small groups and can confidently run a room
- You are confident working with kids, teens, adults and over 60s
- You care about safe technique, real strength training and long-term progress
- You are coachable, on time, and willing to learn our systems
- You want to be part of a team, not just rent floor space
Key Responsibilities
- Coach group strength sessions to D8 Training standards
- Deliver high quality 1-on-1 sessions when required
- Open and close the gym using our standard operating procedures (for relevant shifts)
- Keep the gym clean, tidy and ready for members
- Meet with prospective and current members to discuss goals using our existing templates
- Capture training footage and member wins, and contribute to D8 social media content as directed (we will provide guidance and structure)
- Live and model our core values: Lead by example, Do the right thing, Be a lifelong learner, Hard discipline, Commit to dominating, Do one more
What Success Looks Like In This Role
- Members feel coached, looked after and challenged in your sessions
- High session quality and strong, consistent member feedback
- Good retention of the members you coach
- You generate at least 1 new paying client per month through referrals, reputation or your own network
- You consistently invest at least 1 hour per week into learning and improving as a coach
Minimum Requirements
- Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer) or equivalent
- Current Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain)
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Legal right to work in Australia
Nice to Have
- Previous coaching experience in a gym or S&C environment
- Familiarity with strength training and ATG principles
- Experience working with kids, athletes or over 60s
What You Get As A D8 Coach
- Competitive casual hourly rate based on your qualifications and experience, aligned with the Fitness Industry Award
- Clear, structured mentoring from our head coach, especially in your first 3 months
- Weekly mentoring sessions initially, covering programming, coaching, communication, operations and business skills
- Access to our gym for your own training
- Access to ATG training videos and ongoing education resources
- A real pathway to more hours, program responsibilities and leadership for the right person
