Vancouver Whitecaps FC are seeking an innovative Academy Physical Preparation Coach to join our dedicated team. This role involves shaping the athletic foundation of our emerging talent, ensuring they possess the physical resilience and capacities required to excel at the highest levels of professional football.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the NSCA, or an equivalent internationally recognized certification.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Current CPR/First Aid and relevant safeguarding certifications.
• Previous experience in delivering physical performance support to youth athletes.
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You’ll be an instrumental part of the Academy interdisciplinary team, taking ownership of comprehensive, long-term athletic development strategies on individual and team levels. Contributing to the overall development strategy and physical development pathway, your work will span both on-field and gym-based settings, with a remit to deliver age- and maturation-appropriate strength and conditioning, as well as providing basic sport science support in collaboration with the sport and data science departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

In collaboration with the Head of Academy Physical preparation:

• Design, implement, and evaluate physical development and strength & conditioning programs, relative to our physical development pathway.
• Conduct comprehensive player assessments and profiling, leveraging objective data to inform individualized development strategies.
• Oversee and manage player training load, utilizing monitoring technologies to track progress, adapt interventions, and ensure optimal development.
• Collaborate seamlessly with technical, medical, nutrition, data science, mental performance and operations departments to foster an integrated approach to athlete development.
• Educate and empower players on best practices for physical conditioning, nutritional strategies, and effective recovery protocols.
• Lead impactful physical development sessions, contribute to individual development plans, and collaborate on targeted rehabilitation planning and delivery.
• Remain at the forefront of youth physical development knowledge, integrating the latest research and methodologies into our academy framework.
• Exhibit and practice club culture and philosophy on all dealings with relevant stakeholders.