Academy Fitness Coach

In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. Position Summary:Atlanta United FC is seeking an Academy Fitness Coach responsible for on-field fitness, strength training, and load prescription and monitoring to progress players through the Development Pathway. This role blends Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) principles with evidence-based training methodologies to build resilient, well-rounded athletes. The Fitness Coach will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary performance, medical, and technical team to support player health, physical development, and football-specific fitness. The professional plays a crucial role in implementing our development and training philosophies throughout all on-field applications, as well as during matches, domestic travel, and off-season programming. We seek a creative mind who has the courage to innovate and try new ideas, and who wants to be a part of an integrated high-performance team. This position is based at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Atlanta, Georgia and requires significant domestic travel to matches and tournaments. Responsibilities:Physical Development & Training Delivery:Design and deliver age-appropriate on-field fitness sessions emphasizing movement quality, speed development, and aerobic capacityLead strength training programs focused on fundamental movement patterns, injury resilience, and athletic foundationsIntegrate physical preparation into technical training environments in collaboration with coaching staffConduct individualized training for players requiring additional physical development or returning from injuryEducate players on the principles of training, recovery, and performance optimizationCollaborate and support individual develop plan sessionsLoad Management & Monitoring:Collect and analyze GPS to inform training load decisionsMonitor growth, maturation status (PHV), and readiness to inform individualized load prescriptionCommunicate daily and weekly load summaries to coaching and medical staffTrack training availability and flag concerning trends in workload tolerance or recoveryTesting & Assessment:Administer standardized physical performance testing protocols (e. Qualifications:Master's degree in related fieldCPSS (Certified Performance and Sport Scientist) certificationPrevious experience in soccer or academy football environmentExperience with Catapult/STATSports/ PlayerData GPS, Vald ForceDecks, or similar technologiesBilingual (English/Spanish) preferredWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.