Academy

Academy Vacancy | Strength & Conditioning Coach

22nd October 2024

Plymouth Argyle Academy are looking for a Strength & Conditioning coach to join the Academy Sports Science department, working primarily with age groups Under-9 to Under-16. It is critical that the successful applicant understands the importance of a long-term athletic development approach within youth football.

The chosen individual would be required to work the following evening gym & training sessions, and occasionally support the Head of Academy Sports Science with planning and sessions when required:

Mondays: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Tuesdays: 5pm to 6.30pm
Thursdays: 5.15pm to 8pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential	Desirable
BSc Sports & Exercise Science or a similar undergraduate degree FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) FA Safeguarding workshop	MSc Strength & Conditioning or a similar postgraduate degree UKSCA / BASES Accreditation (or working towards / a desire to obtain) FA Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF)

KEY OUTPUTS:

To assist in creating training programmes in conjunction with appropriate team staff and the individual players’ needs analysis.
To contribute to the development of sport science resources and educational aids.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To assist with the co-ordination and implementation of sports science support services to players within the Plymouth Argyle Academy in conjunction with all academy staff.
To assist in the delivery of on-field and gym based athletic development sessions.
To oversee weekly training intensities and devise long-term programmes for players with reference to age group specific needs in association with Academy staff.
To assist with sports science testing and monitoring with all players across the Academy.
To employ recovery strategies that ensure optimal training and match time.
To ensure players are prepared physiologically for the task ahead – be it a game or training, through structured age-appropriate warm-ups and activation sessions.
To contribute to the development of sport science resources and educational aids.
To contribute where appropriate to all age group training.
To liaise and maintain communication links to other members of the Plymouth Argyle Academy support team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Experience of working in a fast paced and pressurised environment.
Excellent organisational skills
Team player with the ability to lead and engage where necessary
Positive attitude
Excellent verbal/presentation communication skills
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Ability and willingness to work outside of normal hours including evenings and weekends.
Ability to travel independently
Commitment, enthusiasm & passion
The ability to work as an integral part of the team

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications are being accepted through the EFL iRecruit system.

Please click here to apply.

New users will be required to set up an account.

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 10 November 2024.

Salary: £35 per session