Senior Academy Strength & Conditioning Lead

Sportsmith; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tottenham Hotspur Academy is seeking a Senior Lead for Strength & Conditioning to design, implement and evaluate the academy's physical development philosophy, aligning with the game model and individual player needs. The role includes leading S&C planning, delivering individualized programmes, and providing direct support for the U21s, with 35 hours per week and a rota across Monday-Sunday.

You will supervise the Youth Team S&C Coaches, ensure alignment with departmental standards, guide staff

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of the Strength & Conditioning and physical development philosophy across the Tottenham Hotspur Academy
• Lead Academy S&C and physical development planning processes, ensuring programmes are aligned with the Academy game model and the individual needs of players
• Oversee the delivery of individualised physical development programmes, considering biological age, training history, physical qualities and football demands
• Provide direct S&C support for the U21s squad
• Provide leadership and oversight of individual physical development programmes across the Academy, with specific responsibility for identified high-priority players and those requiring accelerated physical development
• Provide line management to the Youth Team S&C Coach and Youth Development Phase Physical Development Coaches
• Ensure physical development provision across the Academy is aligned with the Academy philosophy, game model and departmental standards
• Provide professional guidance, support and development opportunities to Academy physical development staff
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous professional development across the physical development team
• Lead the development and implementation of the Academy’s physical testing and profiling battery, ensuring it appropriately assesses the physical qualities underpinning the Academy game model
• Oversee Academy gym-based testing and screening processes, ensuring accurate collection, analysis and reporting of data
• Lead the development of an evidence-based screening process to monitor player readiness and identify changes in neuromuscular status
• Utilize performance technologies to monitor physical development and inform individual programmes
• Develop meaningful physical benchmarks to support player development and progression towards First Team football
• Translate objective performance information into clear and practical recommendations for players and staff
• Contribute to departmental research projects and the translation of relevant scientific literature into applied football practice
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in Strength & Conditioning, youth physical development and performance monitoring
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of Academy physical performance processesExecute duties in a professional and conscientious manner and be an impressive member of staff
• Oversee the upkeep of Academy gym facilities and equipment
• Any other duties commensurate with the position/grade as required by the department
• Have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
• Be alert to signs of abuse, neglect, or safeguarding concerns and report these appropriately
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model when working with or around children
• Attend safeguarding training as required and keep knowledge up to date

Job description

Tottenham Hotspur Academy is seeking a Senior Lead for Strength & Conditioning to design, implement and evaluate the academy's physical development philosophy, aligning with the game model and individual player needs. The role includes leading S&C planning, delivering individualized programmes, and providing direct support for the U21s, with 35 hours per week and a rota across Monday-Sunday.

You will supervise the Youth Team S&C Coaches, ensure alignment with departmental standards, guide staff