Job Description

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The Role

We are looking for an

Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach

on a

casual

basis

to deliver and develop our AWFC physical curriculum and lead athletic development across the Academy.

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Who we are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success - read more about our history, here.


Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

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Your day-to-day

Bridge the physical gap by delivering our long-term athletic development (LTAD) model to an exceptional standard Lead and oversee the Academy strength and conditioning programmes with the support of the performance lead Assist and support the Arsenal Women's fitness profiling and ensure that it is age-specific, comprehensive and meets FA requirements Create and implement an individual development approach for each player, with regular touch points to review the previous block and constantly development our athletes as well as developing the team. With the support of the medical lead Develop athletic development profiles of athletes, to continue and review the competency of athletes to constantly improve their individual development Attend and contribute to reviews and provide regular reports at timely intervals to key stakeholders to support the development of the Women's programme Support the physical development strategy and improve athletic performance throughout the Women's Academy in line with First Team requirements Create and implement athletic development strategies in collaboration with MDT staff to optimise the squad's ability to perform throughout the season
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What we are looking for

Degree level (or equivalent) in sports science or strength and conditioning Qualification in Strength and Conditioning e.g. UKSCA, NCSA, CSCS Experience in the provision of strength and conditioning services Excellent communication skills with the ability to build meaningful, strong strategic relationships with Club staff and players Experience working with and preparing elite players for competition Ability to demonstrate good session planning and strong organisational skills Willingness to work weekends and be flexible with fluctuations in scheduling Ability to travel independently Knowledge and experience of FA girls' talent Pathway & WSL Academy structure Experience of working within Women's football (desirable) BASES Accreditation
FA Level 2 Coaching (or international equivalent

Please note: This casual role requires a clear criminal record check, so the successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration and an enhanced DBS check.*

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Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.

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Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.

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Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.


If you are likely to meet the definition of being a 'disabled person' according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

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Application Closing Date - Friday 9th May 2025

Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.


Good luck!