Head of Strength and Conditioning
This position has been filled - Job#: 68
Houston Dynamo
Houston, TX
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 12/31/19
Houston, TX
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 12/31/19
Job Summary
OVERVIEW:
The Head of Strength and Conditioning for the Houston Dynamo Academy will be accountable for leading and managing the strength and conditioning program, ensuring all players have the capacity to perform at the highest level. The candidate will design and implement an age appropriate program to enhance the long-term athletic development for all academy players, including preparing off-season plans for all teams. This position will report directly to the Head of Performance.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
- Design, implement and review appropriate strength and conditioning programs for all Academy teams
- Design and implement age appropriate movement skill sessions to enhance performance
- Conduct pre-training warmup activation and injury prevention sessions
- Collect and analyze GPS data for the designated Academy teams
- Collect subjective data for all Academy teams utilizing the clubs Athlete Management System
- Design individual corrective exercises based on test results and maintain athlete records
- Assist in designing an Academy testing protocol to help ensure long term athletic development
- Assist Academy coaches in planning training to enhance tactical periodization
- Assist the First Team performance staff when necessary
- Must be available to work long hours, including but not limited to holidays and weekends
- Extensive travel to Development Academy away games will be required
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Exhibit a deep understanding of the principles of Long-Term Athlete Development and a commitment to continual improvement
- Possess a team-first mentality
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a demanding environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional time-management and organizational skills
- Detailed oriented
- Ability to motivate
- Energetic and dependable
- Professional approach to all aspects of the job
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or a related field required (Master’s degree preferred)
- Minimum of (2-3) years of experience working with elite/competitive athletes, preferably in soccer
- Proficiency in demonstrating athletic movement both on the field and in the gym
- Experience with sports science technology required
- Previous experience coaching athletes at a professional, collegiate or academy level
- Knowledge of nutritional requirements for athletes is preferred
- NSCA CSCS or CPT and/or NASM PES Certifications preferred
- CPR/AED Certification
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Energetic, friendly, and enthusiastic • outgoing, strong positive attitude and personality • must be a “team player” and flexible to constant changes • ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment • willing to offer and implement ideas and suggestions • punctual and professional
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the company from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Regular attendance and hours in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Houston Dynamo from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the team needs including working game nights.
Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with company rules and regulations. Employees who violate these rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
All employees are subject to a drug test prior to employment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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