Strength and Conditioning Coach

The Washington Spirit is hiring a Strength and Conditioning coach who will lead on the management, planning and delivery of the day-to-day gym based physical training. They will collaborate with the Performance and Medical Staff to ensure a clear philosophy and pathway for player development.

The Strength & Conditioning Coach will:

• Collaborate with the Sport Science Manager to deliver cutting-edge bespoke monitoring, management and development plans.
• Provide Strength and Conditioning support to players during all training sessions and games, with some travel required.
• Lead on the programming and delivery of gym-based strength and conditioning, as well as Return to Play programs and support.
• In collaboration with the Sport Science Manager and PT, develop and implement female-specific movement assessment screening and gym-based profiling, and develop individualized movement correction and development programs.
• In collaboration with the Performance and Medical team, develop a robust athletic development strategy, with emphasis on the testing, monitoring, analysis and visualization of athlete progressions.
• Assist the Sports Science Manager on the programming and delivery of on-field conditioning, warm-ups, speed development and individual development sessions, as required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health-Related, Kinesiology or Exercise/Sports Science field.
• Master’s degree in Health-related, Kinesiology or Exercise/Sports Science or Performance related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the field of elite sports performance.
• Applied Strength and Conditioning experience with elite soccer players (exception may be granted for experience in other professional sports).
• Experience of working with female athletes with an understanding of female physiology preferred.
• Have a passion for innovation and the growth of women’s sport.
• Enthusiastic and energetic team player, with experience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary team.
• Good self-awareness, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess a strong work ethic and friendly demeanor.