ETC Strength and Conditioning Coach

1.

Job Title

Girls Emerging Talent Centre (ETC) Strength and Conditioning Coach (S&C)

Salary

£13.00 p/h

Hours of Work

The role will include evening and weekend hours.

Location

Blackburn Rovers Football Club, Ewood Park, Blackburn, BB2 4JF.

Responsible To

Community Football Development Manager

Contractual Status

3.5-hours ETC, with opportunities for additional casual hours

Closing Date

27^th July 2026

Interview Date

w/c 3^rd August 2026

2.

Overall purpose of the Job

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust (BRCT) is the award-winning independent charitable arm of founding member of the EFL and the Premier League - Blackburn Rovers FC.

Using the brand of Blackburn Rovers FC and the power of football and sport for positive social change, we are seeking to appoint a Strength and Conditioning Coach within the ETC.

You will deliver physiotherapy services to all players involved within the Emerging Talent Centre (ETC) players. To promote and protect the health and wellbeing of all players within the ETC and to work within the code of conduct and good practice of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

3.

Duties and Responsibilities

Physical Performance Development

• Ensure ETC players experience a safe, secure, and supportive environment.
• Be an advocate and guardian of the women’s and girls’ game.
• Contribute to the ETC curriculum ensuring there is S&C provision which complements the football programme.
• Understand the physical plan for ETC players, ensuring delivery aligns with the Women’s team.
• Deliver the ETC physical development programme, including:
  • Design and deliver individualised athletic development programmes as well as group training sessions
  • Provide injury rehabilitation training of players as directed by the physiotherapist/sports therapist, in preparation for return to training
  • Design and deliver a fitness testing programme. Use the results to drive group and individual training programmes
  • Work with Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist to develop and support an activation/prehab programme
• Maintain a comprehensive database of work conducted with athletes and coaches. Keep records which meet the standard required by The FA and the appropriate professional bodies.
• Communicate with players and staff in the event of S&C related queries, generally and specifically. Educate and support ETC players with regard to their role in supporting their own physical development, injury prevention, injury care, recovery, diet and other factors relating to lifestyle away from the footballing environment.

Multi-disciplinary Working & Being Part of the Club and Culture

• Advise and direct ETC staff on the needs of ETC players. Attend case management meetings and provide professional opinion/input.
• Educate coaches on the S&C provision and embedding physical outcomes within technical sessions.
• Work with Safeguarding staff to ensure that the wellbeing and welfare of all players and staff is always an operational priority.
• Be a part of the review process for all players and work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Produce regular reports to the ETC Manager on updates and the progress being made.
• Look to develop relationships with organisation’s where the club may have the opportunity to develop innovative strategies regarding sports science.
• Be open to conversations in players regarding their development. Approach these with sound knowledge, care and understanding

  Self-Development

• Seek feedback from others and reflect on personal behaviour and performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Keep abreast of current research and evidence-based practice in the S&C field. Practitioners should undertake CPD in line with their professional body guidelines.
• Keep professional qualification up to date and active by completing the relevant number of CPD points as stipulated by their awarding body.
• Create and maintain a personalised Development Action Plan (DAP), taking input and feedback from a variety of sources.
• Participate in internal and external professional development activities and demonstrate a commitment to undertake on-going formal education programmes.
• Review personal competencies against job specification and identify areas for improvement.
• Attend CPD events and undertake CPD activities in line with identified development themes.

4.

General

To always be approachable and represent Blackburn Rovers Community Trust in a professional manner regarding dress, presentation, personal hygiene, attitude, conduct and professionalism.

To be able to work flexible and unsociable hours where the role of the job requires including some evenings, weekends and overnight stays.

To contribute to a positive working and learning environment.

5. Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

Experience of working with young athletes.

Experience of working in a football environment.

Understanding of the needs of the modern young player in terms of their physical and psychological development.

An up to date understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures.

Has developed an understanding of the application of strength & conditioning in an applied team setting. 

Experience in Women’s and girls’ football and has knowledge of how key S&C concepts pertain to Women and girls.

Experiences which have brought understanding of internal and external load monitoring, including GPS and heart rate monitoring.

Experience of developing & delivering individual and group physical preparation and recovery strategies for females

Knowledge of injury minimisation strategies.

BSC in Sports Science or a Sport Science related discipline.

FA Level 2 Introduction to First Aid in Football (EFAiF) or FA Emergency First Aid.

Be a UKAD Clean Sport advisor.

Hold UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) or ASCC accreditation. If accreditation has not been obtained, evidence must be provided to demonstrate an ability to working towards obtaining it, including, but not exclusive to, the attendance of workshops.

FA Safeguarding Children Certificate

Experience of working with female elite players

Have a knowledge of player development within the female game.

Skills  

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, placing high value on attention to detail.

Strong administration, organisational and planning skills in order to meet set deadlines.

An ability to adapt quickly, be flexible in the face of change and solution orientated.

Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Ability to anticipate and prioritise a diverse workload, managing work, time and resources cost-effectively.

Flexible approach, with the ability to work alone as well as part of internal and external teams.

Driven, motivated, creative and innovative in creating a positive performance culture.

Demonstrates curiosity to learn and develop with a desire to progress in the women’s game.

Excellent inter-personal skills with an ability to build rapport and positive relationships with all levels of an organisation.

To maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times. 

Ability to effectively plan and prioritise workload.

Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and reporting systems.

Values

The successful candidate’s values must align with those of Blackburn Rovers Community Trust:

• Innovation
• Creativity
• Individuality
• Inclusivity
• Diversification
• Proactivity
• Ambition
• Determination
• Principles
• Family