Full job description
Starting Strength Birmingham is looking for an exceptional Strength Coach that gains personal satisfaction from improving the physical existence of their trainees.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Life-changing work: Coaches at Starting Strength Gyms dramatically improve our Members’ quality of life and health outcomes including building muscle mass faster than any other program in the industry, reversing bone-density loss, combating frailty for our older Members, improving blood glucose scores, and significantly improving joint pain.
Low sales pressure: We don’t do term contracts or use pushy sales tactics—our method and results speak for themselves.
Elite environment: Coach and train in a beautiful, top-tier facility filled with custom equipment for barbell training.
Competitive pay: Get paid like an “engineer of human health and performance,” not a pin-setter with a sales quota.
Benefits
Joining Starting Strength Gyms means:
Competitive pay: Earn $22.50 per hour during training (1-2 months), with the opportunity for increased pay and a transition into a full-time role as you progress as a coach.
Free membership: Take advantage of a free $365/month gym membership at no charge to experience the program’s results for yourself.
A great place to work: Work with successful, hard-working members and a team of like-minded fitness professionals in a beautiful, clean facility.
Real impact: Check out the testimonials on our YouTube channel to see the power of linearly progressive barbell training using the Starting Strength method. The results seem too good to be true, which is why we document them on video.
The Role
As a Strength Coach at a Starting Strength Gym, you’ll split your time between Coaching and Operations. Here’s what you’ll do:
Assist in leading small group training sessions: Coach groups while providing individualized attention to ensure proper form and progress.
Assist in designing personalized programs: Create tailored training programs using the Starting Strength method, guaranteeing continuous, measurable strength gains.
Foster a supportive environment: Build camaraderie and trust among members who are serious about their goals and value your expertise.
Uphold elite standards: Maintain the premium experience that sets Starting Strength Gyms apart.
Grow as a coach: Continuously refine your skills with ongoing development as a coach.
About Starting Strength Gyms
Starting Strength Gyms exist for one reason: to make people stronger. Physical strength is the foundation for a better life, and our proven barbell-based method delivers results that other fitness programs can’t. From turning skinny guys into big, strong men to helping grandmas squat double their bodyweight, we’re changing lives every day. Check out our YouTube channel for 100s of member testimonials. Our standards are high, our members are exceptional people, and our Coaches are the best in the industry. Learn more about what sets us apart from other fitness brands by visiting the Starting Strength Gyms website.
Qualifications
We’re seeking an aspiring Strength Coach that embodies:
Technical Excellence - the highest level of teaching, coaching, programming, and operational standards. We'll guide you every step of the way.
Concierge Service - the highest level of care and support for our Members and your teammates. Our gyms exist to improve the lives of others.
Intellectual Capacity - able to clearly demonstrate mastery of technical concepts including both understanding and implementation, with humility and curiosity.
Emotional Intelligence - the ability to empathize and connect with others in a genuine, authentic way.
Desire - the Starting Strength Gyms model sounds like a dream come true: Get paid like a professional, focus on coaching, every member makes progress, and train with high-quality people in a purpose-built environment.
How to Apply
If you are an aspiring coach of human movement that wants to focus on what truly matters—helping people get stronger, healthier, and more confident, we’d love to hear from you.
Looking forward to meeting you,
Kirstie Martin
Owner, Starting Strength Birmingham
Pay: Starting at $22.50/hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Pay: From $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
