Head Strength Coach

Sweat DC

$70K — $100K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in coaching strength training, personal training, or group fitness
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to command a room with confidence
  • Passion for helping others grow physically and mentally
  • Team-oriented mindset
  • Strong work ethic and professionalism
  • Current fitness certification preferred but not mandatory

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-level strength training classes across multiple SWEAT DC studios
  • Coach movement quality, performance, and proper form
  • Create an unforgettable class experience fostering energy and accountability
  • Build authentic relationships with members to support retention
  • Mentor and support developing coaches
  • Execute SWEAT programming effectively
  • Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented culture
  • Exhibit professionalism, consistency, and leadership in classes

Benefits

  • Full-time coaching opportunities for qualified candidates
  • Real long-term career growth potential
  • Dynamic coaching environment focused on community and relationships
  • Mentorship and support for developing coaches
Full Job Description
Head Strength Coach
About the Role

SWEAT DC is looking for a passionate, experienced, high-energy Head Strength Coach to help lead and grow one of the most dynamic strength training communities in Washington, D.C.

This is not a typical group fitness instructor role.

We are building a real career path for elite coaches who want to coach at a high level, lead rooms with confidence, build deep relationships with members, and grow within a rapidly expanding company.

Our Head Strength Coaches help shape the culture, energy, and experience inside our studios every single day.
What You'll Do
• Lead high-level strength training classes across multiple SWEAT DC studios
• Coach movement quality, performance, and proper form
• Create an unforgettable class experience rooted in energy, accountability, and human connection
• Build relationships with members and support retention through authentic connection
• Help mentor and support developing coaches
• Execute SWEAT programming at a high level
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented culture
• Bring professionalism, consistency, and leadership into every room
Who Thrives at SWEAT

The coaches who succeed here are passionate about people, energized by community, and committed to the craft of coaching.

Many of our strongest coaches come from backgrounds in strength training, athletics, personal training, group fitness, or performance coaching. Former athletes and experienced strength coaches often thrive in our environment because of the leadership, discipline, and energy they bring into the room.

We are especially looking for coaches who are excited to grow with us long-term, take on meaningful responsibility, and have strong availability across mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Qualifications
• Experience coaching strength training, personal training, or group fitness
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to command a room with confidence and authenticity
• Passion for helping people grow physically and mentally
• Team-oriented mindset
• Strong work ethic and professionalism
• Current fitness certification preferred but not required for exceptional candidates
• Former athletes strongly encouraged to apply
Compensation & Growth

SWEAT DC is committed to building real long-term opportunities for great coaches.

Full-time coaching opportunities are available for the right candidate, with compensation based on experience, leadership ability, availability, and overall role responsibilities.

Expected total compensation range:
$70,000-$100,000+ potential
To Apply

Please submit your resume along with a short video introducing yourself and sharing why you'd be a great fit for SWEAT DC.

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