Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach

Main Duties:

• Report daily to the Head of Sport Science and Medicine and Academy Manager
• Implement and contribute to the advancement of the physical development pathway at the club
• Plan and deliver individual/group strength & conditioning sessions for the under 9 to under 21 age groups
• Assist the Head of Sport Science and Medicine and Lead Academy Sport Scientist with athletic development sessions as directed
• Assist medical staff with injured player rehabilitation as necessary
• Assist the Lead Sport Scientist in planning and implementing individual/group testing/screening sessions for all Academy age groups
• Contribute to the completion of individual/group player reviews and in line with EPPP requirements and club processes
• Contribute to departmental processes, including GPS monitoring, physical performance testing and individual learning programs
• Contribute to ongoing department professional development as necessary
• Attend and contribute to departmental and multidisciplinary meetings as required
• Where appropriate, ensure own continuous education & personal development

• To ensure the Crewe Alexandra Academy Code of Conduct is upheld within the department including all staff, players and parents
• Represent Crewe Alexandra Football Club to the highest possible standards

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Sport Science, Strength & Conditioning, or another relevant discipline

  
  

• Hold or be working towards British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) accreditation
• Hold a current Basic First Aid for Sport Qualification, current EFAiF or equivalent
• Hold or be working towards UKSCA/NSCA/ASCA accreditation

Desirable

• Master’s degree in Sport Science, Strength & Conditioning, or another relevant discipline
• Previous experience of working in a Professional Football Academy working with and developing Academy players across a variety of age groups
• Knowledge of EPPP and PMA

Crewe Alexandra Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.