Academy Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach

Burnley FC; Ightenhill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnley FC is recruiting an Academy Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach to oversee the S&C strategy across the club's youth development pathway. You will work with the MDT to deliver player development programs and support staff across the academy.

The role requires delivering programming for PDP (U18-U21) and YDP (U13-U16) squads, collaborating with sport scientists and part-time S&C coaches to ensure consistent training and safe progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Strength and Conditioning is required.
• Flexible with work hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deliver the S&C strategy with the MDT to structure player development.
• Lead S&C programming for PDP players (U18s–U21s) with the Academy Lead Sport Scientist.
• Lead S&C programming for YDP players (U13s–U16s) with junior staff and part-time coaches.

Skills

Strength and Conditioning

Programme design

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in Strength and Conditioning

Job description

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for anAcademy Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach to join us at Burnley Football Club.You’ll play a key role in supporting the Club’s ongoing development and helping us deliver a first-class experience for players, staff, and supporters.

About You

Are you looking for your next challenge? You may be our next Academy Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach!

The ideal candidate will have experience working within a sport setting and a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Strength and Conditioning.

You will also need to have a flexible approach to workand be able to work evenings and weekends.

Role Expectations

As the Academy Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach, youwill be expected to:

• Implement and deliver the strength and conditioning strategy alongside the wider MDT to ensure a clear structure for player development.
• Lead the programming and delivery of the strength and conditioning programme for all PDP players (U18s-U21s) in collaboration with the Academy Lead Sport Scientist.
• Lead the programming and delivery of the strength and conditioning programme for all YDP players (U13s-U16s) in collaboration with the Academy Junior Sport Scientist and part-time Strength and Conditioning Coaches.