Youth Development Phase Strength & Conditioning Coach

About The Role

Based at the Leicester City Training Ground the key duties of this role include:

- Supporting the HASS or LASCC whenever required in the design and implementation of training practices at LCFC
- Assist in delivery strength and power development training periodised individual specific training programmes for U16-U21 players
- Assist the medical department with the individual fitness development of injured YDP players
- Deliver and maintain a Physical Competency program in the Foundation and Youth Development phase players in conjunction with all staff
- Carry out administrative duties as required as part of the strength and conditioning monitoring and feedback process including contributing to daily and 6 weekly multi-disciplinary meetings with player reviews for YDP, FP and Thai International Academy
 

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

- Sports Science honours degree
- Recognised qualification in strength and conditioning i.e., YMCA Fitness Instructor, BAWLA Leaders award
- Previous experience of working with a sports team and teaching young athletes
- Excellent IT and communication skills
- Flexibility in working hours, be prepared to work unsocial hours

Benefits Package 

Leicester City Football Club offers a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking as well as an onsite staff restaurant. Employees also benefit from up to 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays.

Contract Type - Permanent
Hours Per Week - 40

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

A shortlist of suitable applicants will be compiled shortly after the closing date and successful candidates will be contacted about the interview process.

If you feel, you have the qualities and experience we are looking for please apply by sending your CV, along with a covering letter detailing your salary expectations by email to recruitment@lcfc.co.uk

Closing Date – Thursday, 19 April 2018