AWFC Strength and Conditioning Coach

The Role
We are looking for a dedicated
*Strength and Conditioning Coach*
to join our AWFC team in supporting our ultimate aim of maximising sporting performance and mitigating injury risk. You'll play a crucial role in evolving the department and positioning our club as a leader in strength and conditioning.

Who We Are
We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.

Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Your day-to-day

• Design and deliver programmes - you'll collaborate with the Data and Performance team to create and implement strength and conditioning systems that align with our vision, values, and player development model
• Oversee loan and rehabilitation support - you will manage strength and conditioning provision for loan players and work with medical staff on late-stage rehabilitation to ensure smooth return-to-play transitions
• Monitor and report on player performance - you'll coordinate testing, screening, and gym-based data to provide objective insights that inform profiling, benchmarking, and development plans
• Implement movement and performance testing - you will conduct and analyse speed, agility, and physical assessments to guide programme design and track progress
• Promote player welfare and injury prevention - you'll work with the Sports Science and wider Strength and Conditioning team to enhance player health, reduce injury risk, and maximise player availability
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement - you will evaluate programme impact, explore new methods, and ensure best use of facilities and technology to enhance high performance
• Foster collaboration and professional standards - you'll encourage an interdisciplinary approach across departments while maintaining compliance, ethical standards, and ongoing CPD
• Contribute to research and development - you will work with the team to integrate the latest advancements in sports science and medicine, supporting internal research and excellence in player welfare

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified and credible expert - you hold an accreditation as a Strength and Conditioning Coach (BASES or UKSCA) and possess a relevant BSc or MSc in Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning, or a related discipline
• Proven background in elite sport - you have a verifiable record of success working with elite footballers and/or athletes both domestically and internationally, ideally with experience across Women's football, WSL, and UEFA environments
• Excellent experience supporting elite athletes - you bring a proven track record in delivering physiotherapy and strength and conditioning services to elite-level athletes to enhance performance, prevent injuries, and ensure effective recovery
• Thorough understanding of sports science and performance - you have a deep understanding of sports science and medicine disciplines and their influence on athlete development and performance
• Collaborative team player - you demonstrate extensive experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing proactively to player performance and development
• Passionate leader and role model - you are highly self-motivated with a positive, engaging approach, capable of inspiring others and promoting a culture of high performance
• Flexible and committed professional - you're adaptable and resilient under pressure, willing to travel with the team, work weekends, and adjust your schedule as needed to meet performance demands and organisational goals
• High standards and professionalism - you uphold the highest standards of professional and personal conduct, maintain confidentiality, champion equal opportunities, prioritise health and safety, and take ownership of your continuous professional development

Why choose us
At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:

• An exciting reward and recognition scheme
• Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service
• Great internal learning and development programmes
• A flexible hybrid working model
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
• A leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Great discounts with some of our Partners

Discover why 'Our Gunners' are proud to be part of our team - view their stories here.
Arsenal for Everyone
Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.

Disability Confident Leader
We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a 'disabled person' according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.

Application Closing Date - Wednesday 19th November 2025

Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.

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