Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach (Casual)

As part of the clubs Sports Science & Medical department, this role is to lead the athletic development sessions to the club's foundation phase players and youth development phase players (9-14s) in line with Millwall Football Clubs Academy philosophy and athletic development syllabus. Working within an MDT you will be required to work alongside technical and medical staff to deliver all aspects of Sports Science/ Strength and Conditioning, exceeding the requirements of a competitive Category 2 Academy as determined by the EPPP.

Key Responsibilities:

The role includes, but is not limited to:

· Provide professional physical performance support for all registered Academy players (9-11s) in line with the physical department's physical syllabus.

· In association with the Academy's technical staff, organise the weekly training plans and long-term programmes for academy age group players with a primary responsibility for the U9s to U14s age groups. This should include responsibility for players transitioning between squads into age groups below and above.

· Ensure Sports Science & S&C provision including on-pitch athletic development session plans, gym sessions, physical testing and growth & maturation testing are uploaded into the appropriate data bases within 24 hours.

· Ensure testing and monitoring practices are consistently implemented and evaluated to inform practice.

· Educate technical staff to ensure maintenance of age-appropriate best practice.

· Program and deliver all gym, rehab, and pitch-based sessions.

· To contribute to players reviews and audits to assess performance and potential.

· To monitor growth and maturation and implement appropriate strategies to aid player development and maximise availability.

· Assist where appropriate other members of the performance and medical department.

· Ensure the relationship with children and adults at risk is appropriate and language, behaviour and demeanour is suitable. The company will expect you to undertake training to ensure and understanding of best practice in relation to children and/ or adults at risk.

· You will be responsible for the welfare of children in your care., This document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation. All employees may be required to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested.

· BSc Sport & Exercise Degree (or equivalent)

· Previous experience of delivering to youth athletes (paid or volunteer)

· A strong understanding of youth athletic development

Desired Requirements:

· MSc Strength & Conditioning Degree (or equivalent)

· UKSCA Accreditation (or working towards)

· BASES Accreditation (or working towards / desire to obtain)

Personal Skills:

· Strong communication

· Professionalism

· Punctuality

· Reliability

· Ambitious

· A want to learn & develop as a practitioner

Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate