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      Coach at a Starting Strength Gym

      Best in industry pay to produce best in industry results

    • Coaching Jobs at Starting Strength Gyms

    • Spend Your Time Coaching, Not Selling

      Apprentices

      Level 0 or 1

      • Limited or no experience with Starting Strength
      • New to the industry or an industry veteran
      • Play a supporting role during group training sessions

      Coaches

      Level 2 or 3

      • Platform ready or has passed the platform exam
      • Can get anyone moving in line with the Starting Strength model
      • Leads group training sessions

      Starting Strength Coaches

      Level 4 or 5

      • Certified Starting Strength Coach 
      • Can get anyone moving in line with the model
      • Leads group training sessions
      • Leads Coach development

    • Qualities of a Great Coach

      Intelligence

      Passing the platform exam requires that you have a deep understanding of the Starting Strength model, can evaluate it against what you see in front of you in real time, and can communicate effectively to get your lifter moving in line with the model.

      Commitment

      Starting Strength Coaches demonstrate a high level of commitment to their own training, to the learning process, and in the accumulation of coaching experience.

      Passion

      Working with dozens of trainees each week to help them become better versions of themselves requires a high degree of passion and enthusiasm. Trainees in the gym will look to you to successfully guide them towards improving the quality of their lives, while doing things they never thought possible.

      Experience

      There is no replacement for experience. Reading and understanding all of the information and watching videos online will not adequately prepare you to deal with the variety of trainees you will see at the gym.

    • How to Become a Coach at a Starting Strength Gym

      1

      Learn

      Read Starting Strength Basic Barbell Training and Practical Programming. Twice.

      2

      Train

      Start your Novice Linear Progression, even if you have lifting experience.

      3

      Get Started

      Enroll in the Coach Prep Course and follow the learning curriculum.

      4

      Coach

      Gain hands-on experience by coaching friends, family, and anyone that will let you.

      5

      Contact Us

      Committed coaches are assigned to a recruiter for assistance with job placement.

    • Ready for Step 5?

      Register with a recruiter for guidance and get a job that matches your level.
       
      Fill out this form to get started.

      Want to speak with a real person?

      Contact our Head of Recruiting: Inna @ StartingStrengthGyms.com

    • Frequently Asked Questions

      How much do coaches earn?

      Coach pay varies per gym and is at the sole discretion of the franchise owners. The pay ranges at time of writing are:

       

      Apprentice Coach (Level 0-1)

      • $0-$20 / hour

      Coach (Level 2-3)

      • $23-25 / hour
      • Up to $50k annually

      Starting Strength Coach (Level 4-5)

      • $30-$55 / hour
      • Up to $80k annually
      Additional income opportunities include Starting Strength Camps, New Client Intro Sessions, and more!

      How many hours per week do Coaches work?

      The standard model is to have two coaching teams of two people that work 4.5 hours per day, five to six days per week. Each coaching team consists of a Coach (level 2+) and an Apprentice (Level 0-1). At least of the coaching teams must include an SSC. Coaching teams typically work the first half of the day (two sessions before working hours sessions and the lunch session) or the second half of the day (three sessions in the evening). Most coaches work around 30 hours per week.

      What qualifications does a coach need to have other than the above?

      Coaches must be clear thinkers and clear communicators. Applying the Starting Strength model to a variety of trainees in real time requires the ability to quickly identify and correct problems, which means getting the lifter to move the way you want them to. Coaches must posses the soft skills required to navigate a variety of personality types in order to keep all trainees progressing as quickly a possible.

      If I join the Prep Course, am I guaranteed a job?

      No. The Prep Course doesn't guarantee anything other than being exposed to the material. Learning the material and putting the concepts into practice is what will make you a high potential coaching prospect.

      Does the Prep Course require that I find my own clients?

      They don't need to be paying clients, but you must find a way to coach others in order to complete the Prep Course. If you don't have the means to do this, contact a recruiter for available Level 0 Apprenticeships.

      I heard the Starting Strength Coach certificate has a 15% rate, should I be concerned?

      If you are committed to the process, follow the Prep Course curriculum, gain experience coaching professionally, and are capable of learning the academic material, you are likely to pass the SSC. The certification is the most advanced in the industry because our standards are the highest in the industry. Earning the SSC means that you've demonstrated to our staff that you have enough experience with the Starting Strength model to make anyone stronger. Note, only Level 4 & 5 Coach positions require the SSC.

      How is the SSC different from other fitness certifications?

      If the certification promises to make you a "trainer" in a weekend, or promises that you'll pass or your money back, it is not valuable. Our certification is valuable because Starting Strength fans understand that a Starting Strength Coach has the ability to help them achieve their goal: getting stronger.

      How long does it take to become a Starting Strength Coach?

      If you're a skilled coach in another domain, have completed the Novice Linear Progression, posses a background in science or engineering, and are committed to moving as quickly as possible? Potentially less than a year. If you're new to coaching, Starting Strength, and the physical sciences, it will take longer.

      What positions are available and in what cities?

      Contact Inna @ StartingStrengthGyms.com for the most current job openings.

    Contact

    info @ startingstrengthgyms.com

    949-525-9191

     

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