Lead Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach
Swansea City AFC is recruiting a Lead Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach to join our performance team, working with the U9-U18s age groups.
The ideal candidate will contribute to the long-term athletic development of all academy players, working with football coaches, performance teams, physiotherapists, and support staff to deliver an elite service with a holistic approach to improving performance.
Role Responsibilities
* Full-time management of the U9-U18s Squads.
* Lead and develop the athletic development curriculum of the U9-U18s.
* Educate work placement students to deliver the athletic development curriculum.
* Lead and develop the monitoring and periodization of the U13-U18s.
* Lead U18s match day support, including warm-up and cool-down.
* Lead U18s end-stage rehabilitation.
* Aid in the management and development of internship students for U9-U16s.
* Plan and coach warm-up sessions aligned with the technical and physical theme of the day.
* Assist with field-based and growth maturation testing protocols for all academy players.
* Assist with programming rehabilitation programs for academy players.
* Assist with programming and delivering injury reduction programs.
* Complete daily PMA records.
* Participate in external and internal CPD, contributing to the evolution of the current program.
Person Specification
Essential:
* Bachelor’s degree (2:1 minimum) in Sport and Exercise Science or a sports-related discipline.
* Attendance of UKSCA Workshops.
* Experience working in a strength and conditioning setting with young elite athletes.
* Experience working in a football academy.
* Valid FA First Aid and/or Basic First Aid for Sport Qualification.
* FA Safeguarding certificate.
* Excellent understanding of monitoring and managing peak height velocity.
* Ability to work effectively and efficiently within a multidisciplinary team.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Empathy with young people and their challenges.
* A dynamic, hardworking, and enthusiastic individual.
Desirable:
* UKSCA accreditation or ability to achieve in 12 months.
* Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning or a related field.
* Understanding of football movement.
* Playing experience at a high level in football.
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
* Competent in operating industry-specific equipment and software, including Opto jump, Force plates, and Nordboard.
Safeguarding & Welfare
The Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people involved in activities and events at the Company.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Swansea City AFC strives to ensure it provides an environment where everyone's rights, dignity, and individual worth are respected, taking a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination.
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