Guildford Football Club
Volunteer Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Company Description
Guildford Football Club is a community-focused football organization that connects athletes, supporters, and partners through the official club channels, including its LinkedIn presence. The club is supported by key sponsors Barton Knight Electrical, Barton Knight Energy, and Barton Knight Contracting, reflecting strong ties with local and regional businesses. Through these partnerships, Guildford Football Club promotes growth, development, and professional standards both on and off the pitch. Prospective volunteers can expect to join a club that values collaboration, performance, and long-term relationships within the sports and business communities.
Role Description
The Volunteer Strength and Conditioning Coach is a part-time role that supports the physical preparation and performance of players across the club. This is a hybrid position, based in Guildford, with some work-from-home flexibility for planning, documentation, and remote coordination. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
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- Designing and delivering strength and conditioning sessions
- Conducting warm-ups and cool-downs
- Monitoring player fitness and recovery
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The coach will collaborate with football coaches and medical staff to align physical training with team objectives and player welfare. Additional duties may include:
- Maintaining training records
- Providing feedback to players
- Helping implement evidence-based conditioning programs suitable for different age and ability levels
Qualifications
- Knowledge of strength and conditioning principles, including resistance training, speed, agility, and endurance development.
- Understanding of sports science concepts such as periodization, recovery, and injury prevention.
- Ability to plan and deliver structured training sessions, adapting programs to different playing positions and fitness levels.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support players in a team environment.
- Organizational skills to manage schedules, track player progress, and coordinate with coaching staff in a hybrid working setup.
- Relevant certification or coursework in strength and conditioning, sports science, physiotherapy, or a related field is highly beneficial.
- Experience working with football or team sports athletes, ideally in a club or academy setting, is an advantage.
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and equal opportunity, with willingness to complete any required background checks or training.
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