Entry Level Strength Coach Jobs
New grad strength coach jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship, practicum, or hands-on portfolio can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Sports & Recreation, and Education, with employers like Crunch Fitness, Life Time, and Resolution Think hiring at this level now.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 280+ Entry Level Strength Coach jobs
INTRODUCTION
At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You Can Expect:
- Youth and Club Sports Support
- Full Time, Exempt Role
Under limited supervision, the Athletic Trainer Outreach 1 manages the care of athletes in community outreach settings. Participates with the sports medicine team to plan and implement specific treatment and prevention programs for individual patients and patient/student groups. Level 1 serves as athletic trainer in the following community outreach settings: high school or youth sports events, junior high/middle school settings, and community event coverage.
- Provides standard immediate care procedures used in emergency situations, performs injury evaluation and assessment of patient's level of function and follows standardized practice in the area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision making on behalf of the athlete.
- Understands and uses preventative measures, providing education to the community, to ensure the highest quality of care for every patient.
- Oversees the training room, supervising assistant trainers, and planning and scheduling medical coverage at sporting events.
- Determines appropriate therapeutic treatment and provides rehabilitation, and/or reconditioning strategies, and taping / wrapping and bracing for preventative and protective treatment.
- Evaluates and manages head injuries and concussions and develops appropriate return to play guidelines in collaboration with system entities.
- Maintain daily records of treatment logs, injury reports, and doctor's referrals using the St Luke’s Athletic Training Program (ATP) electronic medical record. Maintain medical inventory used for the care of athletes.
- Ensures an Emergency Action Plan be put in place and discussed with the school's Athletic Director, coaches, and athletes.
- Travels to local community, sports, school, etc. events.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor degree
- Experience: 0 years experience
- Licenses/Certifications: Licensed as a Certified Athletic Trainer in the state of practice. Board of Certification (BOC) certified. Current CPR/first responder certification and/or CPR for the healthcare provider. Valid Drivers License and Insurance AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
This role is subject to St. Luke's driving policy, which requires individuals in this role to not have a record of certain driving-related offenses within the past three (3) years, including but not limited to: Suspension of License, Driving Under the Influence, Reckless or Negligent Driving... If hired, St. Luke's will conduct a driving records check upon hire and continuously thereafter for individuals hired into this role. Individuals will be required to maintain a valid, current driver's license.
INTRODUCTION
At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You Can Expect:
- Youth and Club Sports Support
- Full Time, Exempt Role
Under limited supervision, the Athletic Trainer Outreach 1 manages the care of athletes in community outreach settings. Participates with the sports medicine team to plan and implement specific treatment and prevention programs for individual patients and patient/student groups. Level 1 serves as athletic trainer in the following community outreach settings: high school or youth sports events, junior high/middle school settings, and community event coverage.
- Provides standard immediate care procedures used in emergency situations, performs injury evaluation and assessment of patient's level of function and follows standardized practice in the area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision making on behalf of the athlete.
- Understands and uses preventative measures, providing education to the community, to ensure the highest quality of care for every patient.
- Oversees the training room, supervising assistant trainers, and planning and scheduling medical coverage at sporting events.
- Determines appropriate therapeutic treatment and provides rehabilitation, and/or reconditioning strategies, and taping / wrapping and bracing for preventative and protective treatment.
- Evaluates and manages head injuries and concussions and develops appropriate return to play guidelines in collaboration with system entities.
- Maintain daily records of treatment logs, injury reports, and doctor's referrals using the St Luke’s Athletic Training Program (ATP) electronic medical record. Maintain medical inventory used for the care of athletes.
- Ensures an Emergency Action Plan be put in place and discussed with the school's Athletic Director, coaches, and athletes.
- Travels to local community, sports, school, etc. events.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor degree
- Experience: 0 years experience
- Licenses/Certifications: Licensed as a Certified Athletic Trainer in the state of practice. Board of Certification (BOC) certified. Current CPR/first responder certification and/or CPR for the healthcare provider. Valid Drivers License and Insurance AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
This role is subject to St. Luke's driving policy, which requires individuals in this role to not have a record of certain driving-related offenses within the past three (3) years, including but not limited to: Suspension of License, Driving Under the Influence, Reckless or Negligent Driving... If hired, St. Luke's will conduct a driving records check upon hire and continuously thereafter for individuals hired into this role. Individuals will be required to maintain a valid, current driver's license.
See All 280+ Entry Level Strength Coach Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsEntry Level Strength Coach Job Market
Who's Hiring
- Crunch Fitness92
- Life Time7
- Resolution Think7
- OSF HealthCare6
- University Hospitals6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services112
- Sports & Recreation103
- Education37
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Hospitality & Tourism2
Entry Level Strength Coach Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level strength coach job?
Start by completing a nationally recognized certification such as the CSCS or NSCA-CPT, then build hands-on experience through internships, volunteer work with athletic programs, or assistant roles in a gym or sports facility. Employers at this level prioritize demonstrated coaching ability and professional references over years on the job, so a solid practicum or a portfolio of athlete progress notes can set you apart from other applicants.
Which companies hire entry level strength coachs?
Companies hiring entry level strength coachs right now include Crunch Fitness, Life Time, and Resolution Think, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from collegiate athletics departments, commercial gyms, hospital-based wellness programs, and professional sports organizations that run structured assistant or intern-to-hire pipelines.
Are there remote entry level strength coach jobs?
Yes, though most strength coach roles are hands-on and on-site by nature. About 1% of entry level strength coach openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve online programming design, virtual athlete check-ins, or administrative support for larger performance teams rather than direct floor coaching.
Are these new grad strength coach jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior strength coach roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or supervised practicums toward the requirement, or accepts a coaching portfolio in place of a full professional history. If you just finished your degree or certification program, these are the openings built for your stage.
Which industries hire the most entry level strength coachs?
Entry Level strength coach roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Sports & Recreation, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they run ongoing athlete development programs, wellness initiatives, or fitness memberships that require consistent floor coaching support and benefit from bringing in motivated junior talent.