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 & Coach
• 17+ years coaching experience (youth, adults, professional athletes)
• Co-owner & Educator at Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC)
• Co-owner & Licensed Massage Therapist at Movement as Medicine
• Fitness Director at Crossover Health
• Author of Coaching Rules: A How-to Manual for a Successful Career in Strength and Fitness
• Speaker 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 world

JENNY REARICK | Owner & Coach
• 10+ years coaching experience with athletes and adults
• Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC)
• Nutrition Coach (RP)
• Pre/Postnatal Coach (GGS)
• Former Division I & III volleyball athlete and Olympic weightlifting competitor
• Communications Coach and Owner of Fit-To-Speak
• Known for delivering high-level coaching with a strong focus on connection, communication, and long-term development.

The Quick Details:

Gym: Train Smarter + Harder | | 925-306-0888

Start Date: Spring 2026 (no later than June 1)

Location: 3341 Walnut Blvd, Suite 320, Brentwood, CA 94513

Position 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 Us:
At Train Smarter and Harder, Inc., we help clients unlock their full potential with personalized fitness training that combines smart programming and hard work. Our supportive, results-driven environment encourages growth, progress, and achievement at every fitness level.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated, passionate coach to join our team long-term. This part-time role offers the potential to transition into a full-time career. We’re looking for someone with the drive to make fitness coaching a serious career, not just a side hustle. With proven success, there are opportunities for higher pay and performance-based incentives.

Responsibilities:
• Lead Small Group Training: Facilitate focused group workouts tailored to client goals.
• Create Custom Programs: Design challenging yet achievable training plans to keep clients progressing.
• Provide Support & Motivation: Offer guidance, encouragement, and adjustments to help clients stay on track.
• Track Client Progress: Monitor and update programs based on client goals and feedback.
• Maintain a Positive Environment: Foster an atmosphere that motivates clients to push past their limits.
• Administrative and Gym Maintenance: Assist with scheduling, client communication, and record-keeping. Additionally, you’ll be expected to help maintain a clean and organized gym environment, including light cleaning and tidying as part of your daily duties.

Qualifications:
• Education & Certification: Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field, or a recognized fitness certification (NSCA, NASM, ACE, ISSA, etc.).
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of personal training or coaching experience.
• Skills: Strong communication, ability to motivate clients, and a passion for fitness.
• Career Focused: Must be serious about pursuing a long-term career in the fitness industry.

What We Offer:
• Flexibility & Growth: Part-time to full-time transition with opportunities for advancement.
• Competitive Pay: Hourly rate plus performance-based incentives.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside a passionate team committed to client and personal growth.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 – $55.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership
• Professional development assistance

Experience:
• Coaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
• Fitness or Coaching certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
• Brentwood, CA 94513: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person