Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach (Casual)

Millwall Football Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A football club in Greater London is looking for an experienced professional to lead athletic development sessions for youth players aged 9-14. The ideal candidate must have a BSc in Sport & Exercise and prior experience working with youth athletes. Responsibilities include organizing training plans, monitoring athlete development, and ensuring best practices in a supportive environment. This position offers a casual workload with a minimum of 14 hours weekly and requires a commitment to safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• BSc in Sport & Exercise is essential for this role.
• Prior experience working with youth athletes is required.
• Strong understanding of youth athletic development is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead athletic development sessions for youth players (9-14 years).
• Organize training plans for academy players, particularly U9s-U14s.
• Ensure monitoring practices inform athlete development.
• Implement gym and on-pitch training sessions consistently.

Skills

Strong communication

Professionalism

Punctuality

Reliability

Ambitious

Desire to learn & develop

Education

BSc Sport & Exercise Degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Salary: Competitive hourly rate, TBC on interview

Location: MFC Academy, Well Hall, Kidbrooke Lane, Eltham, SE9 6TE

Responsible to: Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine

Hours of work: Casual Hours (minimum 14 hours a week Monday – Saturday)

Role Summary

As part of the clubs Sports Science & Medical department, this role is to lead the athletic development sessions to the club’s foundation phase players and youth development phase players (9-14s) in line with Millwall Football Clubs Academy philosophy and athletic development syllabus. Working within an MDT you will be required to work alongside technical and medical staff to deliver all aspects of Sports Science/ Strength and Conditioning, exceeding the requirements of a competitive Category 2 Academy as determined by the EPPP.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional physical performance support for all registered Academy players (9-11s) in line with the physical department’s physical syllabus.
• In association with the Academy’s technical staff, organise the weekly training plans and long‑term programmes for academy age group players with a primary responsibility for the U9s to U14s age groups. This should include responsibility for players transitioning between squads into age groups below and above.
• Ensure Sports Science & S&C provision including on‑pitch athletic development session plans, gym sessions, physical testing and growth & maturation testing are uploaded into the appropriate data bases within 24 hours.
• Ensure testing and monitoring practices are consistently implemented and evaluated to inform practice.
• Educate technical staff to ensure maintenance of age‑appropriate best practice.
• Program and deliver all gym, rehab, and pitch‑based sessions.
• To contribute to players reviews and audits to assess performance and potential.
• To monitor growth and maturation and implement appropriate strategies to aid player development and maximise availability.
• Assist where appropriate other members of the performance and medical department.
• Ensure the relationship with children and adults at risk is appropriate and language, behaviour and demeanour is suitable. The company will expect you to undertake training to ensure and understanding of best practice in relation to children and/or adults at risk.
• You will be responsible for the welfare of children in your care.
• A criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out.

Essential Requirements

• BSc Sport & Exercise Degree (or equivalent)
• Previous experience of delivering to youth athletes (paid or volunteer)
• A strong understanding of youth athletic development

Desired Requirements

• MSc Strength & Conditioning Degree (or equivalent)
• UKSCA Accreditation (or working towards)
• BASES Accreditation (or working towards / desire to obtain)

Personal Skills

• Strong communication
• Professionalism
• Punctuality
• Reliability
• Ambitious
• A want to learn & develop as a practitioner

To Apply

To comply with safer recruitment procedures for the Club we are unable to accept CV’s. Please ensure that you complete our standard application form (which is available via a link on our website). If you do require assistance in any part of the application process please contact us via [e-mail]

Application Form Link: www.millwallfc.co.uk/club/currentvacancies/new-page-16

All applications need to be sent to [e-mail]

Due to the quantity of applicants expected, only those short-listed will be notified.

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th January 2026

A full copy of MFC’s Safeguarding Handbook is available by speaking with (or contacting) the MFC person responsible for safeguarding.