Team Operations - Academy Formation Strength & Conditioning Coach

Team Operations - Academy Formation Strength & Conditioning Coach Job Description

Posted Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM

TITLE :
Academy Formation Strength & Conditioning Coach

DEPARTMENT :
Team Operations

REPORTS TO:

Academy Head of Strength & Conditioning

FLSA :
Exempt , Full-time

The Academy Formation Strength & Conditioning 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.

• 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 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

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 :

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 Peopl to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.