First Team Strength and Conditioning Coach
Al-Qadsiah Saudi Club نادي القادسية السعودي
Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia · Full Time
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About Al-Qadsiah Club
Al-Qadsiah Club is committed to building a legacy that transcends football, focusing on ambition, innovation, and collaboration to shape the future of Saudi sport while inspiring the next generation on and off the pitch.
Role Overview
As the First Team Strength and Conditioning Coach, you will be pivotal in crafting and executing world-class physical performance programs tailored for elite football players. Operating within a multidisciplinary performance team, the role emphasizes gym-focused strength training, on-pitch physical preparation, and player recovery to enhance availability and match readiness during a competitive season.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver individualized strength and conditioning programs based on player roles and competition demands.
- Conduct advanced gym-based sessions prioritizing strength, power, movement efficiency, and injury prevention.
- Assist with on-field conditioning and support long-term athletic progression.
- Utilize cutting-edge monitoring tools and performance technologies to track player progress and adjust training accordingly.
- Analyze physical data to optimize training effectiveness and minimize injury risk, supporting testing and benchmarking activities.
- Collaborate closely with medical, nutrition, coaching, rehabilitation, and goalkeeper-specific staff to ensure integrated performance strategies.
- Communicate clearly with players and staff to maintain engagement and accountability.
- Stay abreast of the latest research and technologies in strength and conditioning to contribute innovative practices.
- Uphold a high-performance culture focused on continual improvement and professionalism.
- Ensure the gym is well-maintained, organized, and safe; oversee equipment maintenance.
- Travel with the team as required throughout the season and perform duties assigned by senior staff.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Master’s degree in Strength & Conditioning, Sports Science, or related disciplines.
- Experience working with elite or first-team football athletes in a high-performance setting.
- Proven expertise in designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs.
- Competence in multiple training methods focusing on strength, functional movements, neuromuscular control, and performance enhancement.
- Ability to interpret performance data for informed decision-making.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills in multidisciplinary environments.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
Desirable:
- PhD in Strength & Conditioning, Sports Science, or a related area.
- Accreditation with a recognized professional sports governing body.
- Experience managing athlete schedules during demanding competition calendars, including international travel.
- Prior work experience in Middle Eastern football clubs.
- Additional language proficiency, especially Arabic.
Why Al-Qadsiah?
- Contribute to a club dedicated to pioneering the future of Saudi sports.
- Work within a state-of-the-art Performance Centre alongside a driven and innovative multidisciplinary team.
- Be part of a culture that values ambition, innovation, collaboration, accountability, and excellence.