Company Name:
Plymouth Argyle
Location:
Plymouth
Vacancy Type:
Casual/Sessional
Advertising End Date:
27 Aug 2026

About The Role

Lead Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach - Part-Time

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach to support the delivery of our long-term athletic development programme across the Academy.

Working alongside the Head of Academy Medical & Performance and wider multidisciplinary team, you will help design and deliver evidence-based athletic development programmes that enhance movement quality, physical performance, injury resilience and long-term player development.

This role provides an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious practitioner looking to gain experience within an elite football academy while contributing to an innovative and collaborative performance department.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver athletic development sessions for Academy players from U9-U18.
  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate gym and pitch-based physical development programmes.
  • Monitor player growth, maturation and physical development.
  • Support physical testing, GPS monitoring and performance profiling.
  • Deliver warm-ups, activation, movement preparation and recovery sessions.
  • Work collaboratively with coaching, medical and analysis staff to support Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
  • Assist in developing educational resources for players, parents and staff.
  • Maintain accurate performance records and contribute to departmental reporting.
  • Ensure all practices align with the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) and Academy Performance Plan.
Working Hours

The successful candidate will primarily work:

  • Monday: 3.30pm-7.30pm
  • Tuesday: 3.30pm-6.30pm
  • Thursday: 3.30pm-7.30pm

 

Additional opportunities may be available through Academy fixtures, testing and holiday programmes.

About The Candidate

Essential Criteria

  • BSc in Strength & Conditioning, Sport & Exercise Science or related discipline.
  • FA Introduction to First Aid in Football.
  • FA Safeguarding qualification.
  • Excellent understanding of youth athletic development.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

    Desirable

  • MSc in Strength & Conditioning or related discipline.
  • UKSCA or BASES Accreditation (or working towards).
  • Experience within an elite football academy.
  • Experience delivering long-term athletic development programmes for youth athletes.
  • Experience using athlete monitoring technologies.

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