Director of Strength and Conditioning Jobs

Director of Strength and Conditioning jobs are open across professional sports, collegiate athletics, military, and private performance centers, from assistant-level to head director roles, with specializations in team sport periodization, rehabilitation integration, and athlete monitoring technology. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles3,051+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerPlanet Fitness
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type90% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Group Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer / 25-35/hr & Bonuses / Austin
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Group Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer / 25-35/hr & Bonuses / Austin
SWEAT440 Highland
Austin, Texas
Customer Service
Fitness & Recreation
Sports & Fitness
$25 - $35/hr
On-Site
CPR Certification

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Fitness Instructor
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Fitness Instructor
SJSU Student Union
San Jose, California
Corporate Training
Higher Education
Teaching & Instruction
$23.5 - $35.5/hr
On-Site
CPR Certification

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Senior Certified Athletic Trainer
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Senior Certified Athletic Trainer
The Arora Group
San Antonio, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
High school
501-1,000

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Head Certified Athletic Trainer
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Head Certified Athletic Trainer
The Arora Group
San Antonio, Texas
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor
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Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor
312 Fit, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Fitness & Recreation
Sports & Fitness
Teaching & Instruction
$30 - $35/hr
On-Site

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Director of Strength and Conditioning Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Planet Fitness201
  • Crunch Fitness149
  • Vasa Fitness64
  • Life Time58
  • Anytime Fitness55

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services113
  • Education43
  • Sports & Recreation18
  • Consulting & Professional Services9
  • Food & Beverage3

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of strength and conditioning jobs.

  • CSCS certification from the NSCA required or strongly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or a related field
  • Minimum five or more years of progressive strength and conditioning experience
  • Experience managing and supervising a strength and conditioning staff
  • Proficiency with athlete monitoring software and sports technology platforms
  • Current CPR and AED certification at time of hire

Tips for Your Director of Strength and Conditioning Job Search

Tailor your resume to program tier

Collegiate D1 programs, professional franchises, and private performance facilities each want different things. Highlight the athlete population, sport count, and staff size you've managed so hiring committees can immediately place you in the right tier.

List every relevant certification clearly

CSCS, NSCA-CPT, USAW, and CPR credentials belong in a dedicated section near the top of your resume. Directors of strength and conditioning are often screened out before a human reads the file if certifications aren't easy to find and verify.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of strength and conditioning openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target openings by sport or population

Filter your search by the athlete population you've built the most programming depth in, whether that's football, basketball, Olympic sports, or tactical populations like military or first responders. Matching your niche tightens your application and shortens decision timelines.

Prepare a sample annual training plan

Many interviews at the director level include a practical component where you present a periodization model for the program's primary sport. Have a one-page annual plan ready that you can walk through, adjust on the fly, and defend under questioning.

Negotiate beyond the base offer

Director of strength and conditioning offers often include equipment budgets, travel stipends, and continuing education allowances that are negotiable before you sign. Ask for the full compensation breakdown in writing and clarify which line items have flexibility.

Director of Strength and Conditioning Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of strength and conditionings?

The companies hiring the most director of strength and conditionings right now include Planet Fitness, Crunch Fitness, and Vasa Fitness, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Collegiate athletic departments and professional sports organizations account for the majority of active postings.

How many director of strength and conditioning jobs are remote?

About 10% of director of strength and conditioning openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include online performance coaching, sports technology consulting, and curriculum or program development positions that don't require daily on-site athlete contact.

How do you become a director of strength and conditioning?

Start by earning a degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a closely related field, then obtain your CSCS certification from the NSCA. Build experience as an assistant or associate strength coach under an established program, progressively taking on supervision responsibilities. Most directors have spent years developing athletes across multiple sports before moving into a head or director role.

Can you get hired as a director of strength and conditioning with limited experience?

Breaking in at the director level with minimal experience is rare, but smaller programs, private facilities, and emerging athletic organizations sometimes post director-titled roles that reflect a smaller staff and tighter budget rather than a seasoned department. Candidates with strong certifications, a niche athletic population, and demonstrated results in a previous assistant role are most competitive for these entry-level director openings.

What does the director of strength and conditioning interview process look like?

Expect an initial phone or video screen focused on philosophy and certifications, followed by an in-person visit that often includes a facility tour, meetings with coaches and athletic trainers, and a formal presentation. Many programs ask you to present a periodization model or annual training plan for their primary sport. Final-round candidates sometimes shadow current staff before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to director of strength and conditioning jobs?

You can find and apply to director of strength and conditioning jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your sport background, program tier, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and goals.

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