Team Operations - Academy Formation Strength & Conditioning Coach

TITLE: Academy Formation Strength & Conditioning Coach  

DEPARTMENT: Team Operations  

REPORTS TO: Academy Head of Strength & Conditioning 

FLSA: Exempt, Full-time 

WHAT SETS YOU APART 

The Academy Formation Strength & Condition Coach manages and supports the Formation age groups in their daily training and weekend games.  The coach coordinates all training and game activities with soccer and medical staff and has a special focus on the physical preparation, recovery, and development of the players. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Design and implement safe and effective strength and conditioning programs for junior athletes
• Create and deliver movement literacy, proficiency, and control sessions
• Develop and document screening protocols for physical assessment, movement, and agility
• Lead daily preparation of all pre- and post-training activities
• Lead pre-activation, gym, and recovery sessions
• Lead individual and group grass conditioning sessions
• Manage game/practice hydration & recovery strategy
• Assist in the management of return-to-play rehab (evaluations, testing, early to mid-stage rehabilitation, gym, and grass progressions) under direct supervision
• Assist the Sports Scientist in all testing protocols
• Maintain a database of all gym, conditioning, testing, and programming
• Develop GPS protocols using Statsport for the future implementation of this technology
• Assist with organizing, cleaning, and sanitizing the gym facilities
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of the Cooler Room
• Assist with restocking and refilling of materials
• Assist with packing travel bags for home and away matches
• Assist all staff in providing support for MLS NEXT Academy and MLS NEXT Pro Team
• Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS 

It’s never just a job at Orlando City SC.  It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications: 

• CSCS (NSCA) or PES (NASM)
• CPR certified
• Bachelor's Degree in S&C, Sports Science, or Applied Kinesiology
• Master's Degree in a related field
• Bilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese), preferred but not required
• Effective academic and applied knowledge of contemporary practice in performance training/strength/rehabilitation /psychology
• Experience working with junior athletes
• Ability to pass a background screening  
• The ability to attain and maintain SafeSport certification  
• Experience with movement and speed training
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• 2 years of previous soccer experience required
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends 

About Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride: 

In November 2013, Orlando City Soccer Club was awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, becoming the league’s 21st franchise. The team began play in March 2015, with 62,510 fans packing the then-Orlando Citrus Bowl for the Club’s MLS debut.  

The Lions have reached the postseason in five-consecutive seasons (2020-24), qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly Concacaf Champions League) in both 2023 and 2024, and reached their first final in 2020 during the MLS is Back Tournament. In 2022, Orlando City won its first championship of its MLS era, lifting the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy, which also marked the first championship by any professional team in the City Beautiful. Prior to its time in MLS, Orlando City boasted a decorated history in the United Soccer League, winning the league’s championship in both the 2011 and 2013 seasons. 

In October 2015, the Orlando Pride was announced as the 10th team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), bringing professional women’s soccer to the state of Florida for the first time. The team began play in April 2016, setting a then-league single-game attendance record in its first-ever home game, with 23,403 fans witnessing the Club’s first win.  

The Pride feature a star-studded roster of domestic and international talent and, in 2024, brought the first professional major league title to the city of Orlando, with the Club winning the NWSL Championship. The season saw the Pride complete the double, winning both the Championship and the NWSL Shield as the best team in the regular season, capping off a historic campaign that set numerous league records. Former Orlando City defender Seb Hines serves as the team’s head coach, not only the first Black head coach in the league, but also the first to win both the Championship and the NWSL Shield, and the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year.

In 2017, both teams moved into its privately-owned, soccer-specific venue – Inter&Co Stadium – located in the heart of downtown Orlando.

In July 2021, the Club – which includes Orlando City SC, the Orlando Pride, Orlando City B (MLS NEXT Pro) and Inter&Co Stadium – was purchased by the Wilf Family, who also own the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.  

For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Orlando City and Orlando Pride will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application or interview process and perform critical job functions. Please contact the People and Culture department at Peopleandculture@orlandocitysc.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.