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