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Saratoga, CA · On-site

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for athletic development coach in the United States is $19.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Athletic Development Coach vs Strength and Conditioning Coach?

AspectAthletic Development CoachStrength and Conditioning Coach
CertificationsCSCS, NSCA, or similarCSCS, NSCA, or similar
Work EnvironmentSports teams, youth programs, individual athletesSports teams, gyms, athletic facilities
Industry UsageFocuses on overall athletic performance and skill developmentFocuses on physical strength, power, and conditioning

Both Athletic Development Coaches and Strength and Conditioning Coaches often hold similar certifications and work in athletic environments. However, Athletic Development Coaches typically emphasize overall athletic skills, agility, and sport-specific performance, while Strength and Conditioning Coaches focus more on physical strength, power, and fitness training. Understanding these distinctions helps athletes and teams choose the right professional for their specific needs.

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Infographic showing various Athletic Development Coach job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,175 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Academy- Lead Athletic Development Coach

Nashville, TN

Nashville Soccer Club
Spectator Sports • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Athletic Development Coach

NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS, PLEASE. Thanks for your interest! Due to the volume of applications, we're unable to respond to individual status inquiries. If selected to move forward, you'll hear from our HR team at Nashville Soccer Club.

Position Overview

The Athletic Development Coach will lead the Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) program for the Nashville SC Academy in alignment with the High Performance philosophy. This role works closely with High Performance staff across NSC and HCFC to design and implement team and individual programs, both in the gym and on the field, to optimize youth athlete development.

The ideal candidate has coaching or strength & conditioning experience, formal education in exercise physiology or a related field, and expertise in load management for youth soccer. This position reports to the Director of High Performance and the Head of Athletic Development for the First Team, and collaborates with the Academy Director, Athletic Trainers, and performance staff to support a collaborative, high-performance environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of elite youth soccer players!

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee on-field warm-ups, cool-downs, strength training, and prehabilitation sessions, as well as individualized training for targeted or rehabilitating players in collaboration with medical staff.
  • Design and implement individual and team off-season training programs.
  • Foster strong relationships with players and staff to effectively deliver performance programs.
  • Develop educational materials to promote best practices in athletic development and sport performance, aligning with the High Performance department's initiatives.
  • Organize and maintain field and gym equipment.
  • Travel with the team to games and events as needed.
  • Stay current with the latest research and best practices for future program implementation.
  • Contribute to and enhance LTAD programming, including data collection, testing, analytics, and reporting to optimize youth player performance.
  • Manage player performance data, including distributing devices, processing and inputting data, wellness monitoring, testing administration, RPE collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Utilize performance monitoring tools and technologies to track player performance and support injury prevention strategies.

Minimum Requirements

  • Undergraduate (Bachelor's) Degree from a 4-year accredited University in related field of study such as Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sport Science, Biomechanics, Strength & Conditioning, and/or similar
  • NSCA-CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist)
  • CPR Certification

Preferred

  • Graduate (Master's) Degree from an accredited University in related field of study
  • 2-3 years experience working with youth soccer within the United States
  • NSCA-CPSS (Certified Performance and Sport Scientist)
  • Functional Movement Screening (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Level 1
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish

We 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.

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