Strength And Conditioning Coach
The Opportunity:We’ll teach you how to coach, program, and operate at a high level — not just run sessions.You’ll work with athletes and adults of all ages, help guide clients through injuries, and build real-world coaching experience across a wide range of needs.We’re offering a career track and real business education — you’ll learn the inner workings of a successful gym, from systems and operations to client experience and growth.As we grow, you grow — in responsibility, opportunity, and income.If you want to become a complete strength coach, this is the opportunity.Who you will learn from and work with:BRENDON REARICK | Owner & Coach17+ years coaching experience (youth, adults, professional athletes)Co-owner & Educator at Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) Co-owner & Licensed Massage Therapist at Movement as MedicineFitness Director at Crossover HealthAuthor of Coaching Rules: A How-to Manual for a Successful Career in Strength and FitnessSpeaker at Perform Better Summit (10 years)Kinesiology (BS) from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2010)Former Football Strength Coach @ Freedom High School (3 years)Mission: Make physical activity the most commonly prescribed “drug” in the worldJENNY REARICK | Owner & Coach10+ years coaching experience with athletes and adultsCertified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC)Nutrition Coach (RP)Pre/Postnatal Coach (GGS)Former Division I & III volleyball athlete and Olympic weightlifting competitorCommunications Coach and Owner of Fit-To-SpeakKnown for delivering high-level coaching with a strong focus on connection, communication, and long-term development. The Quick Details:Gym: Train Smarter + Harder | www.trainsmarterandharder.com | 925-306-0888Start Date: Spring 2026 (no later than June 1)Location: 3341 Walnut Blvd, Suite 320, Brentwood, CAPosition Type: Full-time or part-time; hourly to start, transition to salaried.Compensation: Starting at $20/hr and up to $55/hr, based on experience, skillset, and role responsibility. Performance-based increases are built in. Defined pathway to salary, PTO, continuing education support, and profit-sharing tied to tenure and membership benchmarks.About UsWe are a family-owned gym in Brentwood, CA, serving 200+ adult and athlete members. We offer personal training, semi-private strength & conditioning training, sports performance training, remote training, 24/7 open gym access, nutrition coaching, and massage/rehab services.We coach our members through 4 to 6-week strength & conditioning programs, tailored to their abilities and goals. We offer something other gyms in our area don’t–personal attention, evidence-based programming, and high-quality coaching.Who We’re Looking ForA coach who wants responsibility, growth, and ownership — not just hours on a schedule.You show up early, prepared, and take ownership of your sessions — no excuses, no scrambling.You actively pursue growth: reading, learning, asking questions, and refining your craft.You care about people — their safety, progress, and experience — as much as you care about the program itself.Minimum Qualifications1+ year in-person coaching experience (S&C, personal training, or group coaching)Current Personal Training or Strength & Conditioning certification or degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related fieldStrong communication and presence on the floor (you already know how to lead a group training session)Growth mindset and commitment to continuous developmentWillingness to contribute beyond coaching (administrative tasks, events, cleaning, team support)Expectations of the RoleCoaching (10-40 hrs/week): Weekdays and/or weekendsLead semi-private strength & conditioning sessions for adults and/or athletesPrepare before sessions and reset the floor afterCommunicate with members before and after sessionsAdditional Paid Opportunities Available (0-20 hr/week):Licensed LMT, PT, AT, or DC (private treatment room available)Advanced program design & periodization (TeamBuildr)Social media & content creation (IG, FB, YouTube, Canva)Exercise demo & educational video productionAdmin: tours, lead follow-up, scheduling, billing, and inventorySpreadsheet and tracking system managementEducational workshops & seminarsNutrition coaching & habit accountabilityFacility maintenance or light DIY skillsWhat Makes Us DifferentFamily-Owned & Hands-On: Learn directly from owners who coach daily.Coaching Standard: Every session is personal and rooted in best practice.Overdeliver Mentality: We care deeply about members, interns, and coaches. Effort and integrity matter here.The ChallengeWe’ll give you our time, energy, mentorship, and systems.In return, expect high standards, fast growth, and real responsibility. This is not a “clock in, clock out” role. It’s a chance to become a high-level coach in a performance-driven environment.If you want comfort, this isn’t it. If you want growth, it is.Ready to apply?Email your resume to trainsmarterandharder@gmail.com. Please include a brief note listing three specific things that excite you about this role.