Lead Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach

Swansea City AFC; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football club in Swansea is seeking a Lead Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach to join their performance team. The successful candidate will work with U9-U18s, contributing to their athletic development alongside football coaches and performance teams. Key responsibilities include managing training programs, monitoring player performance, and supporting injury rehabilitation. A strong background in sport and exercise science is essential, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (2:1 minimum) in Sport and Exercise Science or sports-related discipline.
• Experience working in a football academy.
• Valid FA First Aid and/or Basic First Aid for Sport Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the athletic development curriculum of the U9-U18s.
• Educate work placement students to deliver the curriculum.
• Lead U18s match day support including warm-up and cool-down.

Skills

Experience in a strength and conditioning setting with young elite athletes

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Empathy with young people

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science

Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning

Tools

Opto jump

Force plates

Nordboard

Job description

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.