ATHLETIC TRAINER U17 (M/W/*)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SmartRecruiters, Inc. seeks an Athletic Trainer for U17 football, leading gym- and pitch-based athletic development within the academy LTAD framework.

You will shape loading strategies, monitor progress, and collaborate with coaches, medical staff, and performance practitioners to drive long-term player growth. You will design age-appropriate interventions, analyze performance data, and maintain documentation while supporting player education on recovery, nutrition, and preparation.

Qualifikationen

• Experience working within athletic development, strength and conditioning, or performance support in elite youth and/or professional sport environments.
• Strong understanding of LTAD, football physical demands, training load management, and performance enhancement principles.

Aufgaben

• Plan and deliver structured gym- and pitch-based athletic development programmes aligned with academy LTAD principles, player needs, and team objectives
• Design, implement, and progress football-specific physical development interventions targeting strength, power, speed, movement quality, mobility, and athletic performance
• Monitor and analyse player performance data, including testing, GPS, wellness, RPE, and training load information to support decision-making
• Coordinate and deliver physical testing programmes, ensuring accurate data collection, reporting, benchmarking, and application within player development plans
• Collaborate closely with football coaches, medical staff, and multidisciplinary practitioners to align athletic development with overall player performance goals
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting, including player profiles, development plans, testing results, and performance interventions
• Support player education and accountability, developing understanding of recovery, nutrition, physical preparation, and performance habits
• Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to the ongoing evolution of athletic development practices across the academy

Kenntnisse

Athletic development

Strength & conditioning

Data analysis

Communication

Organisational skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Adaptability

Ausbildung

Degree in Strength & Conditioning

UKSCA/CSCS qualification

Tools

GPS technology

Testing platforms

Performance software

Jobbeschreibung

• Job type: Permanent

Company Description

The Athletic Trainer U17 leads the planning, delivery, monitoring, and progression of athletic development within the U17 age group. The role focuses on preparing players for the physical demands of elite football while supporting their development towards U19 and professional football environments.
Working closely with football coaches, medical staff, analysts, and performance practitioners, the role integrates gym-based and pitch-based athletic development within the academy's LTAD and periodisation frameworks. The Athletic Trainer is responsible for enhancing physical performance, managing training loads, monitoring development, and creating an environment that promotes accountability, resilience, and long-term player growth.
Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, effective communication, data-informed decision-making, and the ability to align physical development programmes with the wider performance objectives of the academy.

Are you fascinated by the greatest team sport in the world? Do you enjoy working in dynamic teams and want to take on the diverse challenges of one of the most exciting clubs in German and European football? Then our playing field is exactly the right place for you.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and deliver structured gym- and pitch-based athletic development programmes aligned with academy LTAD principles, player needs, and team objectives
• Design, implement, and progress football-specific physical development interventions targeting strength, power, speed, movement quality, mobility, and athletic performance
• Monitor and analyse player performance data, including testing, GPS, wellness, RPE, and training load information to support decision-making
• Coordinate and deliver physical testing programmes, ensuring accurate data collection, reporting, benchmarking, and application within player development plans
• Collaborate closely with football coaches, medical staff, and multidisciplinary practitioners to align athletic development with overall player performance goals
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting, including player profiles, development plans, testing results, and performance interventions
• Support player education and accountability, developing understanding of recovery, nutrition, physical preparation, and performance habits
• Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to the ongoing evolution of athletic development practices across the academy

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

• Experience working within athletic development, strength and conditioning, or performance support in elite youth and/or professional sport environments
• Strong understanding of long‑term athletic development, football physical demands, training load management, and performance enhancement principles
• Ability to design and deliver high-quality gym- and pitch-based athletic development programmes for adolescent athletes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret testing, monitoring, and performance data to support player development
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams
• High level of organisational ability with consistent standards in planning, administration, reporting, and data management
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to interdisciplinary working and player‑centred decision‑making
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, reflective practice, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Qualifications

• Degree in Strength & Conditioning, Sports Science, Exercise Science, or a related discipline (essential)
• Accredited Strength & Conditioning qualification (UKSCA, CSCS, or equivalent) desirable
• Experience using athlete monitoring systems, GPS technologies, testing platforms, and performance management software
• Bi‑lingual or multi‑lingual capabilities (desirable)

Additional Information

As an employer, we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. The job advertisement is aimed equally at all people - regardless of age, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin.