Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach

Al-Qadsiah Saudi Club نادي القادسية السعودي; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Qadsiah Club is seeking a Women’s Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach to lead the physical development of players aged 11 to 17 within the Women’s Academy, delivering high-quality programmes that build athletic qualities, support injury prevention, and promote long-term development.

You will work closely with coaching and medical staff to integrate strength and conditioning into the weekly plan, monitor progress, and help establish a high-performance culture across the academy.

Qualifications

• Experience in football academy or youth development.
• Knowledge of growth and maturation processes.
• Experience using athlete monitoring technologies (GPS).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate strength and conditioning programmes across gym and pitch.
• Develop athletic qualities including strength, speed, movement competency, and overall physical performance.
• Integrate physical development into weekly training with coaching staff.
• Support injury prevention strategies to improve player robustness and availability.
• Monitor and track player development using athlete monitoring systems.

Skills

Sports Science Degree

UKSCA/CSCS

Youth Football Experience

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Growth & Maturation

Youth Academy Experience

Education

Degree in Sports Science or related

Accredited Strength & Conditioning qualification

Tools

GPS Monitoring

Job description

Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game

At Al-Qadsiah Club we’re creating more than teams—we’re crafting a legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field. Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generations while shaping the future of Saudi sports.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you’ll play a key role in shaping our legacy, contributing to the nation’s sports vision, and making history every step of the way.

Overview:

As the Women's Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach at Al-Qadsiah Club, you will lead the physical development of players aged 11 to 17 across the Women's Academy. You will design and deliver high-quality physical development programmes, helping to build a high-performance environment that develops athletic qualities, supports injury prevention, and prepares players for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

Player Development and Physical Performance

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate strength and conditioning programmes across both gym and pitch environments
• Develop key athletic qualities including strength, speed, movement competency, and overall physical performance
• Integrate physical development into the weekly training programme alongside coaching staff
• Support injury prevention strategies to improve player robustness and availability
• Monitor and track player development using effective athlete monitoring systems

Athletic Development

• Deliver long‑term athletic development programmes tailored to the needs of youth female players
• Adapt physical programmes according to growth, maturation, and individual player needs
• Support the development of physical standards that underpin the academy's playing philosophy
• Work closely with multidisciplinary staff across the performance and medical departments
• Contribute to the development of the Women's Academy physical development framework
• Support an integrated approach to player development across all academy age groups

Professional Standards

• Maintain accurate monitoring and reporting of player physical development
• Stay up to date with current research and best practice in youth athletic development
• Contribute to building a positive, professional, and high-performance culture across the academy

Qualifications

• Experience working within a football academy environment, ideally within the Youth Development Phase
• Knowledge of growth and maturation processes
• Experience using athlete monitoring technologies such as GPS

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Degree in Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning, or a related discipline
• Accredited Strength and Conditioning qualification (UKSCA, NSCA CSCS, or equivalent)
• Experience working within youth sport or football environments
• Strong understanding of long‑term athlete development principles
• Ability to deliver both gym‑based and field‑based physical development sessions
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Adaptable, proactive, and solutions‑focused approach to performance developmentExperience helping to establish or develop high‑performance environments
• Passion for long‑term player development within women's football

Why Join Al-Qadsiah?

Be Part of the Legacy: Join a club that’s redefining the future of Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards of excellence.

Experience the Culture: Thrive in an environment that values quality, accountability, diversity, synergy, innovation, and ambition, while embracing harmony, this is the Qadsiah Way.

The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Al Qadsiah SC to make this appointment. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.