Strength and Conditioning Coach

The Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for enhancing player fitness and condition by planning and delivering industry leading pre-activation sessions, team warm-ups, and conditioning sessions during or post team training and on match days.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Utilize strength and conditioning assessment data to identify individual player’s strengths and weaknesses and set achievable conditioning targets agreed with players, performance team and technical staff.
• Plan and deliver effective and individualized player pre-activation sessions in collaboration with the Performance and Medical team.
• Plan and execute effective team warm-ups and on-field conditioning sessions during or following a team training session.
• Plan and deliver effective gym-based strength and conditioning sessions that influence injury prevention and enhance player performance.
• Collect, interpret, and use strength assessment data to inform specific individual injury prevention programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College/ University in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related field or National Federation’s equivalent required. Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role required, at an elite/professional sports team, Academy or MLS team.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning certification by the NSCA, UKSCA, ASCA or equivalent internationally recognized Strength and Conditioning certification.
• CPR certification.
• Previous experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary sports medicine and sports science department is a plus.
• Experience in utilizing sports science technologies like: Catapult GPS, Polar, FirstBeat, Vald Performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to quickly build trust and relationships with players and staff.