Academy Fitness Coach at AMB Group, LLC

Potomac, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

On-field Fitness, Strength Training, Load Prescription, Load Monitoring, LTAD Principles, Evidence-Based Training, GPS Analysis, Growth Monitoring, Periodization, Injury Prevention, Performance Testing, Data Analysis, Team Collaboration, Communication, Athlete Monitoring, Speed Development

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Position Summary: Atlanta United FC is seeking an Academy Fitness Coach responsible for on-field fitness, strength training, and load prescription and monitoring to progress players through the Development Pathway. This role blends Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) principles with evidence-based training methodologies to build resilient, well-rounded athletes. The Fitness Coach will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary performance, medical, and technical team to support player health, physical development, and football-specific fitness. The professional plays a crucial role in implementing our development and training philosophies throughout all on-field applications, as well as during matches, domestic travel, and off-season programming. We seek a creative mind who has the courage to innovate and try new ideas, and who wants to be a part of an integrated high-performance team. This position is based at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Atlanta, Georgia and requires significant domestic travel to matches and tournaments. Responsibilities: Physical Development & Training Delivery: Design and deliver age-appropriate on-field fitness sessions emphasizing movement quality, speed development, and aerobic capacity Lead strength training programs focused on fundamental movement patterns, injury resilience, and athletic foundations Integrate physical preparation into technical training environments in collaboration with coaching staff Conduct individualized training for players requiring additional physical development or returning from injury Educate players on the principles of training, recovery, and performance optimization Collaborate and support individual develop plan sessions Load Management & Monitoring: Collect and analyze GPS to inform training load decisions Monitor growth, maturation status (PHV), and readiness to inform individualized load prescription Communicate daily and weekly load summaries to coaching and medical staff Track training availability and flag concerning trends in workload tolerance or recovery Testing & Assessment: Administer standardized physical performance testing protocols (e.g., CMJ, speed gates, YoYo) Analyze and report testing results to inform individual development plans Collaborate with medical staff on pre-participation physical examinations and return-to-play assessments Player Development & Communication: Provide constructive feedback to players on physical performance and development trajectory Foster a growth mindset and resilience in young athletes navigating physical development Collaboration & Integration: Work closely with technical coaching staff to align physical preparation with tactical and technical periodization Partner with Academy medical staff on injury prevention strategies and return-to-play progressions Coordinate with the Head of Developmental Performance and Academy Fitness Coaches across all age groups to ensure continuity in the Development Pathway Contribute to Academy-wide performance data infrastructure and reporting standards Match Day & Travel: Attend home and away matches to oversee warm-ups, monitor substitutes, and manage in-game fitness interventions Support player recovery protocols on travel days and tournament weekends Coordinate with tournament hosts and facilities for appropriate training and recovery resources Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sport Science, or related field CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) or equivalent certification Minimum 2 years of experience working with youth athletes in a team sport setting Demonstrated knowledge of Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) principles and youth training considerations Experience with GPS/wearable technology and athlete monitoring systems Strong understanding of periodization, load management, and fatigue monitoring Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively with youth athletes, coaches, and parents Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification Willingness to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and travel Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in related field CPSS (Certified Performance and Sport Scientist) certification Previous experience in soccer or academy football environment Experience with Catapult/STATSports/ PlayerData GPS, Vald ForceDecks, or similar technologies Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred AMB Sports & Entertainment is part of the Blank Family of Businesses comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, PGA TOUR Superstore, AMB West and TGL’s Atlanta Drive Golf Club. About Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club and member of the National Football League (NFL). The team’s headquarters and practice facility are located on a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The Falcons’ NFL expansion franchise was awarded in 1965 and acquired by current owner Arthur M. Blank in 2002. Under Blank’s leadership, the Falcons have become one of the League’s premier teams on and off the field, playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information, visit www.atlantafalcons.com, and follow @AtlantaFalcons. About Atlanta United Atlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017 and won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season, the earliest an expansion team has won the title since 1998. The club has set multiple league records including season tickets sales (36,000-plus), single-season average (53,002) and total home attendance (901,033). Owned by Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United plays its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to purchase season tickets, visit: www.atlutd.com, and follow @ATLUTD. About Atlanta Drive GC Atlanta Drive GC became one of the six founding members of TGL in August of 2023 and will participate in the inaugural season of TGL beginning in January of 2024. Atlanta Drive GC is owned by businessman and philanthropist Arthur M. Blank and is part of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), which is comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Drive Golf Club, and PGA TOUR Superstore. About Mercedes-Benz Stadium Opened in August 2017, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a world-class sports and entertainment venue in downtown Atlanta and home to the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons and Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United. The multi-purpose stadium was named the 2019 Sports Facility of the Year and is host to major sports and entertainment events, including the 2026 World Cup, the 2018 and 2025 College Football Playoff National Championships, the 2018 MLS Cup, and Super Bowl LIII. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the first professional sports stadium in North America to achieve LEED Platinum Certification and the first stadium worldwide to achieve TRUE Platinum Certification for zero waste by the United States Green Building Council. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is proud to be collaborating with naming rights partner Mercedes-Benz and thirteen founding partners including Coca-Cola, Equifax, The Home Depot, Novelis, SCANA Energy, Truist, IBM, Georgia Power, American Family Insurance, Global Payments, Ticketmaster, and Delta Airlines. To learn more about Mercedes-Benz Stadium visit www.mercedesbenzstadium.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. About the Home Depot Backyard The Home Depot Backyard, Atlanta’s #BestBackyard, is an 11-acre multi-use greenspace in the heart of downtown, adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, that is full of unique opportunities for the local community and visitors alike. Serving the Atlanta community since 2018, the Home Depot Backyard provides a broad spectrum of programming for all audiences and has hosted a wide array of community events while also serving as the premier parking and tailgating destination for the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS), and other stadium events. The Home Depot Backyard focuses on three key pillars - Arts and Culture, Health and Wellness, and Inspired Learning - through offering a variety of activities from daily fitness classes to one-of-a-kind events focused on uplifting the community. To learn more about The Home Depot Backyard, visit thehomedepotbackyard.com or follow us at @thdbackyard on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok.

Responsibilities

The coach will design and deliver age-appropriate on-field fitness sessions, lead strength training programs focused on injury resilience, and integrate physical preparation into technical training environments. Responsibilities also include collecting and analyzing GPS data to inform load decisions and communicating load summaries to staff.