Job Description

Job Overview - Strength & Conditioning Coach (Football-Focused)

NMH Ferdinand Collective | Fridays 5:30pm - 7:30pm

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Strength & Conditioning Coach to join the NMH Ferdinand Collective performance team. This role is specifically focused on football-based athletic development, using bodyweight training and plyometrics to enhance player performance, athleticism, and injury resilience.

The successful candidate will deliver high-energy, structured S&C sessions every Friday evening, supporting our football pathway and helping players maximise their physical potential. There is also an exciting opportunity to contribute to our 360 performance video system, creating guided content for players to follow outside of live sessions.

This role is ideal for a coach who is passionate about youth development, football performance, and modern athletic training methods.

Key Responsibilities

Design and deliver football-specific strength & conditioning sessions using bodyweight exercises and plyometrics Lead group-based athletic development sessions for youth footballers (speed, agility, power, coordination, and injury prevention) Ensure all sessions are age-appropriate, progressive, and performance-focused Monitor player performance and development, adapting sessions where required Educate players on: Proper movement mechanics Injury prevention Recovery habits Athletic mindset
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Maintain a high-energy, professional, and positive training environment Work closely with the football coaching staff to align physical training with on-pitch demands Contribute to the 360 video system, helping create structured follow-along S&C content for players Keep basic records of attendance, player engagement, and development focus Remain up to date with modern football conditioning practices and youth athletic development
Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience in Strength & Conditioning, Sports Coaching, or Athletic Development Strong understanding of: Bodyweight training Plyometrics Speed, agility & coordination Football-specific movement patterns
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Confident working with young footballers in a performance environment Excellent communication skills with the ability to: Demonstrate exercises clearly Motivate and inspire athletes Deliver constructive feedback
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Highly organised with strong session planning ability Passionate about: Football performance Player development Health, fitness, and athletic excellence
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Ability to work: Independently As part of an elite coaching team
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Session Details

Day: Every Friday Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Focus: Football-based athletic development using bodyweight and plyometric training Environment: High-performance youth football pathway
What This Role Offers

Opportunity to work within a high-level football development programme Ongoing opportunities for: Professional growth Expanded coaching responsibility Performance-based progression
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Involvement in modern digital performance systems (360 video platform) The chance to make a real impact on the long-term physical development of young footballers
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 16.66-20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 - 4 per week

Work Location: In person