Apprentice Coach

Do you have exceptional people skills and a passion for helping others succeed? Starting Strength Columbus is looking for the right person to join our team as an apprentice coach —a professional dedicated to providing an unparalleled Member Experience in a world-class training environment.

Why Starting Strength Gyms?

At Starting Strength Gyms, we do one thing exceptionally well: produce stronger, healthier, and more confident individuals. The Starting Strength Method has transformed thousands of lives, and we’re seeking a trainer who shares our dedication to Member success.

Here’s what makes this opportunity unique:

• No Cold Sales: Focus on coaching, not selling. We provide a luxury retail Member Experience. Our coaching and method speaks for itself. Your job is to convey your passion and commitment to helping Members improve their health and fitness.
• Elite Training Environment: Train in a beautiful, top-tier facility filled with custom equipment for barbell training.
• Exceptional Members: Work with Members who are serious about achieving their goals and value your expertise.
• Comprehensive Training Provided: No prior Starting Strength coaching certification is required—we’ll invest in your development.
• Competitive Pay: Earn compensation that reflects your commitment to excellence and Member success.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a people-first professional with a background in customer service/personal training and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our Members.

Key Attributes:

• Member-Focused: You are driven to ensure every Member feels supported and motivated in their journey to strength.
• Exceptional People Skills: You excel at building relationships, communicating effectively, and creating a welcoming environment.
• Growth-Oriented: You’re eager to expand your knowledge and skills through our comprehensive training program. We are looking for apprentices interested in developing into Head Coaches/Gym Managers as a career
• Committed to Member Success: You take pride in helping others achieve their goals and strive for excellence in everything you do.
• Adaptable and Teachable: You bring the right attitude, and we’ll teach you the Starting Strength Method.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional coaching and support to Members using the Starting Strength Method.
• Monitor Member progress and ensure adherence to programming and technique.
• Build positive relationships with Members, fostering a culture of trust and encouragement.
• Maintain a professional and welcoming gym environment.
• Collaborate with the team to continuously improve the Member Experience.
• Must be available Saturday mornings for coaching development and training though other options can be discussed 

Requirements

• Strong customer service background, ideally in fitness, hospitality, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for helping others achieve their goals.
• Willingness to complete Starting Strength training and development including maintaining your own training in barbell lifts.
• Managerial and social media skills are a bonus but not required
• Expected 4-20 hours/week

Compensation & Benefits

• $10-25/hour depending on coaching independence.  This can transition to a competitive hourly rate or salary depending on experience, skills, and goals
• Training and development on the Starting Strength Method. With dedication, anticipated time to coaching is 3 months. Anticipated time to sit for Starting Strength Certification 1 year.
• Numerous career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing organization with opportunities for head coaching/management in a national franchise gym system

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a supportive, high-performing environment, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume and a brief cover letter to Columbus@StartingStrengthGyms.com