Lead Academy Strength & Conditioning CoachBarnsley FC

Barnsley Football Club are seeking a passionate and driven Lead Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach to play a key role in the development of our next generation of elite players.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Performance, Medicine & Performance Analysis team, working closely with academy players and first-team staff to deliver a high-performance environment that prepares athletes for professional football.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and support individualised strength & conditioning programmes to enhance performance across academy squads.
• Contribute to on- and off-pitch training sessions, focusing on speed, strength, agility, power and endurance. 
• Support fitness testing, performance monitoring, and data analysis, using industry-leading technologies. 
• Play an active role in player rehabilitation, leading gym-based recovery programmes for injured players.
• Ensure alignment between academy and first-team physical performance practices to support player progression.
• Work collaboratively across departments, contributing to a holistic, multidisciplinary approach.
  
   

About You

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed practitioner who is:

• Experienced in delivering physical performance programmes within elite sport.
• Knowledgeable in athletic development, including movement, strength, speed, and conditioning. 
• Confident in using performance analysis tools and technologies (e.g. GPS and force platforms). 
• A strong communicator who thrives in a team-based environment. 
• Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced setting. 

About The Candidate

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in Strength and Conditioning, Sports Science, Physical Education, or related subject.
• Experience working in a physical performance role within elite sport
• Experience using performance technologies, including GPS systems (e.g Statsports) and force diagnostic equipment (e.g. VALD products)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Able to build trust and rapport with players and staff
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Full UK driving license.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Strength and Conditioning, Sport Science, Physical Education or related discipline. 
• Recognised accreditation (UKSCA, NSCA, EXOS, ASCA, CASES) or working towards 
• Previous experience working in a sporting environment