Club Vision
Worldwide soccer builds community, shapes culture, develops talent and unites diverse peoples. Chattanooga Football Club is helping the same happen right here in Chattanooga, creating true opportunity for all players and great entertainment for all fans. Chattanooga FC does this through its premier MLS NextPro Men’s team, UPSL Women’s teams, MLS NEXT professional youth team, youth training programs of the Chattanooga FC Camps, the select teams of Chattanooga FC Academy, the CFL adult leagues, and through the Chattanooga FC Foundation and its charitable programs - CSM and Operation Get Active.
Position Summary
The Strength & Conditioning Coach at Chattanooga FC is responsible for enhancing & supporting player fitness, health, safety, & performance in the weight room & on the field while complying with all MLS Next Pro & MLS Next league policies & protocols.
This role utilizes evidence-based best practices & data tracking to maximize performance across Chattanooga FC’s MLS Next Pro & MLS Next professional academy teams and is responsible for physical testing, program design and implementation, providing nutritional guidance, and delivery of sport science support.
This position plays a critical role in fulfilling the Chattanooga FC’s purpose to build community through the world’s game. You will be expected and empowered to facilitate the success of CFC football initiatives and events, advancing the sport and creating memorable experiences for players and fans alike.
Essential Functions
Success in this role requires a self-starter who is innovative, driven, solution-oriented with the ability to work independently
Working under the supervision of the Director of Sport Performance, the Strength & Conditioning Coach will:
- Design & implement individualized strength & conditioning programs based on testing data, macro & micro cycles, & in-season training periodization & game density.
- Lead all team & individual strength & conditioning sessions for CFC’s MLS Next Pro & MLS Next professional academy, in alignment with the Club’s strength development curriculum.
- Manage all aspects of the weight room including equipment set-up & breakdown, maintenance, & cleaning
- Assist in the implementation of non-rostered training sessions & lead all aspects of performance
- Assist in conducting on-field performance coaching, including position-specific speed, agility, & movement skills, & return-to-play training protocols as needed
- Collaborate with the Director of Performance to refine & execute a thorough testing battery to monitor changes in player strength, power & fitness development that demonstrates player progress & areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with the Performance & Medical team in the designing & administration of individualized pre-training activation protocols
- Implementing training session specific preparation & activation in alignment with CFC’s training methodology
- Collaborate with Director of Performance to implement & monitor CFC’s team training periodization in alignment with the Club’s methodology
- Assist with data collection, upload/download, cleaning, & analysis as needed
- Perform activation & regeneration sessions as needed
- Manage, design, & implement weight room physical testing protocols
- Collaborate with performance & medical staff to evaluate player performance through performance testing, workload monitoring, & other team-specific metrics
- Utilize team-specific collected performance data to develop strategies to improve performance, training, recovery, & injury prevention
- Design, modify & apply assessment protocols & methods to analyze the demands of the sport & the capabilities of CFC athletes
- Maintain accurate records of performance metrics, training loads, & recovery data
- Support the development of a data-driven approach to athlete management & performance enhancement
- Stay informed of the latest research in Strength & Conditioning & related fields and participate in continued education.
- Assist with other duties needed to help drive the CFC Purpose, fulfill our Mission, foster our Vision
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College/ University in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Science, or related field or National Federation’s equivalent required
- Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Strength &Conditioning, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role required
- Experience with an elite/professional sports team, or MLS Academy preferred
- Previous experience with a multi-disciplinary sports performance & sports science department preferred
- Proficient soccer skillset with playing experience at the collegiate level or higher desirable
- Experience utilizing sports science technologies, such as Catapult GPS, Valid Performance, Kitman labs etc.
- Proficient on computer with software such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, AMS
- Excellent collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills for team information sharing
- Ability to translate data information and communicate effectively in English - both verbal & written
- Ability to analyze situations, identify challenges, and develop innovative solutions
- Skilled in managing sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity
- Ability to foster strong relationships and build trust with others
- Capability to represent the Club with professionalism, respect, and accountability
- Capacity to adapt to changing priorities and challenges
- Commitment to continuous learning and skill development
Licensing and Certifications
- Certified Strength &Conditioning certification (CSCS) by the NSCA
(or equivalent internationally recognized Strength & Conditioning certification)
- Certified Performance & Sports Scientist (CPSS) certification (preferred)
- CPR / First Aid Certification for children and adults (or the ability to obtain within 60 days of start)
- Possess and maintain a current and valid driver’s license and passport
Additional Requirements
Must have or be willing to complete SafeSport training within seven (7) days of start
Maintain legally required employment eligibility
Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred but not required
Physical Requirements
Heavy - lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds frequently. Bending, stretching, and reaching
requires. Some sitting and climbing, crouching, kneeling, and standing for extended time.
Physical Environment: This position is routinely exposed to external elements which include heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and extreme weather conditions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Supplemental Information
Department: Sporting
Work Schedule: Monday – Sunday, Hours will vary due to work assignment. Must be able to work flexible hours which will include extended days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overnights due to travel
Employment Status: Full-time Salary
FLSA Classification: Exempt
This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check
Beautiful Game, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities; both prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
