Strength and Conditioning Coach

• STRYDE Athletic: Strength & Conditioning Coach (Youth, Ages 7-12)

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 personalized 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 recognized 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

• Competitive background at the national team level
• Published work or demonstrable athlete development outcomes