Job Description

Job Summary

Deliver youth strength and conditioning sessions for children aged 7 to 12 within STRYDE's Multi-Sport and Specialist Edge tracks. Collaborate with coaching staff and provide clear, parent-facing session observations to support athlete development.

Responsibilities

Deliver strength and conditioning sessions tailored to developmental stages for children aged 7 to 12 within established program structures
Design and implement personalised programs for Specialist Edge alongside multisport progression tracks
Coach mixed-age, mixed-ability groups safely using a station-based model
Assess athlete movement quality in real time and adjust training load accordingly
Manage classroom dynamics effectively to maintain engagement and session flow
Write clear, specific, and direct parent-facing observations after each session to communicate athlete progress
Communicate with parents through the STRYDE register using precise and transparent language
Collaborate with coaching staff to align session delivery with program goals and athlete development models
Participate in coach review sessions and adapt coaching practices based on feedback
Maintain reliability and professionalism to build and sustain parent trust

Required competencies and certifications

Degree in Sports Science, Exercise Science, or equivalent from a recognised institution
Certification in Strength & Conditioning from ASCC, CSCS, NSCA-CSCS, BASES, UKSCA, ESSA, or equivalent national federation, with certification numbers verified at interview
Current first aid and CPR certification
Minimum 3 years coaching youth athletes under 16 years old
Experience applying Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) and Athletic Skills Model (ASM) frameworks in coaching
Proven ability to design and run physical assessment batteries for youth athletes
Experience coaching groups of 10 or more children in a single session

Preferred competencies and qualifications