Strength and Conditioning Coach (Pre-Formation Age Group U12/U13)
Orlando City SC
Application Deadline Ended
Apply by Ended 7/31/2023
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Location
Orlando, FL, USA
Job Description
The S&C Coach manages and supports the Pre-Formation age groups of U12 & U13 in their daily training and weekend games.The coach coordinates all training and game activities with football and medical staff and has a special focus on the physical preparation, recovery, and development of the players.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design and implement safe and effective strength and conditioning programs for junior athletes.
- Create and deliver movement literacy, proficiency, and control sessions.
- Develop and document screening protocols for physical assessment, movement, and agility.
- Lead daily preparation of all pre and post training activities.
- Lead pre-activation, gym, and recovery sessions.
- Lead on individual and group grass conditioning sessions.
- Manage game/practice hydration & recovery strategy.
- Assist in management of return to play rehab (evaluations, testing, early to mid-stage rehabilitation, gym, and grass progressions) under direct supervision.
- Assist Sports Scientist in all testing protocols.
- Maintain a database of all gym, conditioning, testing, and programming.
- Develop GPS protocols using Statsport for the future implementation of this technology.
- Assist with organizing, cleaning, and sanitization of the gym facilities.
- Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of the Cooler Room.
- Assist with restocking and refilling of materials.
- Assist with packing travel bags for home and away matches.
- Assist with all staff in providing support for MLS NEXT Academy and MLS NEXT Pro Team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required
- CSCS (NSCA) or PES (NASM)
- CPR certified.
- Bachelor's Degree in S&C, Sports Science or Applied Kinesiology.
- Master's Degree in a related field.
- Bilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese), preferred but not required.
- Effective academic and applied knowledge of contemporary practice in performance training / strength/rehabilitation /psychology.
- Experience working with junior athletes.
- Experience with movement and speed training.
- Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- 2 years of previous soccer experience preferred.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.