Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Design and implement individualized strength and conditioning programs informed by testing data, training load, and seasonal periodization.
- Lead all team and individual strength and conditioning sessions, ensuring alignment with the club’s performance methodology and long-term player development model.
- Utilize technology to monitor and enhance key performance qualities such as acceleration, maximal speed, and movement efficiency.
- Adapt training programs daily to meet athletes where they are at — considering readiness, recovery, and individual needs.
- Develop training plans with long-term athletic development in mind, ensuring athletes are continually evolving across physical, technical, and performance domains.
- Collaborate closely with the performance and medical staff to integrate strength, rehabilitation, and return-to-play processes into a unified player management strategy.
- Support and contribute to the design and implementation of individualized pre-training activation and recovery sessions aligned with team periodization.
- Conduct on-field performance coaching, including position-specific speed, agility, and movement sessions, as well as return-to-play reconditioning.
- Manage all aspects of the weight room environment, including equipment setup, maintenance, and safety standards.
- Lead or assist in conducting comprehensive physical testing protocols to monitor player strength, power, and fitness progress throughout the season.
- Collect, clean, and analyze performance data, transforming insights into actionable programming adjustments.
- Use team and individual performance data to identify areas for improvement and guide decisions around training load, recovery, and injury prevention.
- Support the development and maintenance of data systems and athlete monitoring technologies, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all platforms.
- Maintain detailed records of training loads, testing results, and player performance profiles to support longitudinal tracking and reporting.
- Stay current with the latest research, trends, and best practices in strength and conditioning, sport science, and athlete development.
- Foster an engaging and professional training environment that promotes athlete accountability, education, and growth.
- Assist with other duties as assigned to support the broader goals of the Performance Department and the club’s mission.
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Science, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent certification through a recognized governing body (e.g., UKSCA, ASCA, NASM-PES) required.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience designing and delivering individualized strength and conditioning programs in a professional or collegiate setting.
- Soccer experience preferred
- Experience working within an integrated, multi-disciplinary high-performance department that includes medical, sport science, and coaching staff.
- Proven ability to use data and technology to inform programming and monitor performance — experience with systems such as Catapult GPS, ForceDecks, VALD Performance, Output Sports, or equivalent athlete management systems strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated skill in developing and adjusting programs dynamically based on athlete readiness, training load, and recovery data.
- Understanding of long-term athletic development principles and the ability to plan training progressions that align with both short- and long-term performance goals.
- Strong practical coaching skills with the ability to engage and motivate athletes across different performance levels and personalities.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute effectively to an interdisciplinary environment.
- Ability to analyze information, think critically, and provide innovative, evidence-informed solutions to performance challenges.
- Commitment to continual professional development and staying current with advancements in strength and conditioning, sports science, and performance training.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel, based on team and competition schedules.
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