Starting Strength Coach

“Physical strength is the most important thing in life. This is true whether we want it to be or not.”

-Mark Rippetoe, Starting Strength

The Starting Strength Gyms Coach is a critically important member of the team and our operation. You are the direct link between Starting Strength and our Members every day, tasked with delivering an exceptional Member Experience and providing Members with the best 90 minutes of their day, while guiding them through the process of getting stronger. This role implements the coaching and Member Experience standards established by the leadership team. It’s hard work, but it’s work on your terms, with great people, all in support of an important goal.

With this in mind, we are dedicated to supporting you in making you successful. We will commit to developing you fully to help you achieve your professional goals, while constantly improving your ability to deliver world class coaching.

Who We Are

Starting Strength Gyms exist for one reason: to make people strong. There are dozens of fitness products on the market, but none that can reliably make people of all ages significantly stronger in a short period of time. Strength is at the center of our physical existence since it’s the means by which we interact with our environment and the process of acquiring strength has a profound impact on both quality of life, along with physical, mental, and emotional health. We do important work.

Our job is to bring Starting Strength to the general public, with the highest standards of quality and execution. The decisions we make affect the health, safety, and happiness of our Members. We take this role very seriously.

We are a small team and we work hard to support each other in our roles. Being happy at work isn’t just important, it’s fundamental to how we do business. Team members at Starting Strength Philadelphia selflessly dedicate themselves to each other and to our mission. We put each other first, so we can work together to focus on the Member Experience. We know that this will keep Members happy, loyal, and anxious to refer friends and family. And happy, loyal Members make for a successful gym.

The formula is simple. Produce work you’re proud of, as quickly as possible. Support your team. Focus on the Member Experience. Enjoy yourself and do your best to make your interactions with others positive and valuable.

Role Responsibilities

The Coach is responsible for:

• Delivering an exceptional Member Experience
• Knowing and understanding his or her trainees’ goals and motivations
• Pursuing development opportunities, learning new skills, and helping to develop newer Coaches

The Coach will assist with:

• Member Acquisition - Promotional events, introductory sessions, etc.
• Operations - upholding high standards of professionalism, cleanliness, and support tasks associated with Member Experience

This role requires an understanding of:

• Starting Strength
• Programming
• Technique
• Equipment
• Safety
• Coaching
• Learning and Development

The Coach focuses their time on:

• In-life management of Members and his or her own Coach Development
• Ensuring our Members are happy and fulfilled in their training
• Ensuring Apprentice Coaches are happy, fulfilled in their work, and developing rapidly
• Constantly iterating on our internal and external processes that relate to Member retention and Coach Development.

Compensation and additional benefits

• Ongoing Coach Development and Management mentorship, including training and Starting Strength Coach evaluation/certification.
• Gym membership, including coaching, for one family member
• Vacation policy: We will treat you like a trusted partner and will not be managing your time. Our emphasis will be on the output of your work: how effective the Apprentice Coaches who work under you are and how satisfied the Members are. When you need to take a break, please do so at your own discretion and be sure to keep the coaching staff and the Leadership team informed of your availability.

Compensation:

• Initial base hourly rate of $20/hour, effective upon hiring
• Development based increases corresponding to key milestones:
• Gym opening: $25/hour base pay
• Completion of Starting Strength Coach Prep Course: $30/hour base pay
• Starting Strength Coach Certification: $35/hour base pay
• Head Coach (Leadership Team): Salary to be determined

• Online Coaching - 50% split
• Increase to 70% split upon earning SSC Certification
• Nutrition Coaching - 50% split
• Increase to 70% split upon earning SSC Certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Location:

• Wynnewood, PA 19096 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Wynnewood, PA 19096 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wynnewood, PA 19096: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $35