Academy Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach

Organisation: Burnley Football Club
Salary: Competitive
Location: Training Ground, Burnley
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 31 May 2026
Job Description: About Us
Burnley FC is an established
professional football club with a rich history, located
in the heart of the town and its community, we believe that Burnley is a
special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

The Role
An exciting
opportunity has become available
for an Academy Lead Strength and
Conditioning Coach to join us at Burnley Football
Club. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Club’s ongoing development
and helping us deliver a first-class experience for players, staff, and
supporters.

About You
Are you looking for your next challenge? You may be our next Academy Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach!
The ideal candidate will have experience working within a sport setting and a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Strength and Conditioning.
You will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.

Role Expectations
As the Academy Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach, you will be expected to:
Implement and deliver the strength and conditioning strategy alongside the wider MDT to ensure a clear structure for player development.
Lead the programming and delivery of the strength and conditioning programme for all PDP players (U18s-U21s) in collaboration with the Academy Lead Sport Scientist.
Lead the programming and delivery of the strength and conditioning programme for all YDP players (U13s-U16s) in collaboration with the Academy Junior Sport Scientist and part-time Strength and Conditioning Coaches.
How to apply: Please apply via Burnley FC’s career page where you should complete our application form and submit a short cover letter/CV explaining how you meet the role criteria, along with your educational and employment history. Please also provide an explanation for any gaps. Successful applicants will be subject to a social media check and an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) which will be paid for by the employer. The full job description can be found on Burnley Football Club’s website If you require an alternative format of our job description and person specification and/or our application form, please contact the HR department at HR@burnleyfc.com. *Please note, should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date