Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and review evidence-based strength and conditioning sessions aligned with the club’s football philosophy and competition schedule.
• Conduct physical profiling and baseline testing (e.g. strength, power, speed, agility, endurance) and help track players’ progress across the season.
• Design individualised programmes to address players’ specific needs, including strength development, speed and agility, mobility, and movement quality.
• Contribute to warm-up and cool-down routines for training sessions and match days, ensuring players are physically prepared and supported in their recovery.
• Collaborate closely with coaching and medical staff to integrate S&C principles into football training and to manage training loads appropriately.
• Support injury prevention strategies through targeted exercises and load management, and assist with basic return-to-train and return-to-play conditioning (under guidance of medical staff where applicable).
• Educate players on best practice in strength training, recovery, nutrition (basic guidance only), sleep, and lifestyle habits that support performance.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, testing data, session content, and player feedback.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, discipline, and continuous improvement within the squad.

Person Specification

Essential

• Working towards, or completion of, a degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Coaching, Physiotherapy, or a related discipline; or equivalent practical experience.
• Sound understanding of strength and conditioning principles, including periodisation, progressive overload, movement mechanics, and basic sports science.
• Experience of coaching individuals or groups in a gym or sports setting, with the ability to demonstrate and teach correct lifting technique and fundamental movement skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and gain the respect of players and staff.
• Organised, reliable, and punctual, with the ability to plan ahead and work independently when required.
• A genuine interest in football and player development.
• Willingness to commit to regular training sessions, matches, and occasional meetings throughout the season.

Desirable

• UKSCA accreditation (or working towards) or other recognised strength and conditioning certification.
• Experience working in football or another team sport environment.
• Knowledge of athlete monitoring tools (e.g. RPE scales, wellness questionnaires, GPS where available).
• First Aid qualification (Emergency First Aid in Football or equivalent).
• Experience designing season-long or multi-phase training plans.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real-world football environment and work directly with competitive players.
• Mentoring and collaboration with experienced coaching staff.
• A chance to build a portfolio of work, including testing data, training plans, and session delivery.
• References and support for future employment or further study, subject to satisfactory performance and commitment.

Safeguarding and Conduct

Guildford Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Where the role involves working with youth players, the successful candidate may be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and complete safeguarding training. All volunteers are expected to adhere to the club’s codes of conduct and values at all times.