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ABOUT OUR COMPANY The Philadelphia Union operates and competes in Major League Soccer, the top professional league in the United States. Youth development is the core of our mission and the heart of our passion. The Philadelphia Union Academy program is free of charge, so Philadelphia’s future players of promise have an opportunity to pursue their passions without the burden of paying to play. Selection into the program is a true accomplishment and the major step in a player’s path to Subaru Park.   The innovative Philadelphia Union Academy program is deeply based in sport science and performance and follows best practices in coaching education. It includes three developmental phases: Junior Academy (U9 - U12), Mid Academy (U13 - U15), Senior Academy (U16 - U18) and targeted scouting as needed as it relates to Philadelphia Union II (NCAA, MLS Next Pro, USL). At all ages, our players are asked to lead by example and embrace the ethos and culture of...

TITLE: Academy Formation Strength & Conditioning Coach   DEPARTMENT: Team Operations   REPORTS TO: Academy Head of Strength & Conditioning  FLSA: Exempt, Full-time        WHAT SETS YOU APART  The Academy Formation Strength & Condition 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.     DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  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...

About The Role   The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Lead Phase coach and lead on all programmes related to the Foundation Phase age groups, as well as supporting the transition of the Pre-Academy players into the Foundation Phase programme Key Accountabilities To work closely with Foundation Phase coaches, the Lead Phase and Head of Academy Coaching to develop and deliver a world leading development programme. To support the transition of Pre-Academy players into the Foundation Phase programme. To work with all departments to ensure the smooth running of the Foundation Phase. To follow and implement the Academy coaching syllabus and philosophy whilst contributing to its evolution. To ensure a thorough working knowledge of the content and functions of the Academy Performance Plan To work as part of a multidisciplinary support team involving, but not restricted to, Performance...