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Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach – Goalkeeper Pathway Jobs in Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia at Al-Qadsiah Saudi Club نادي القادسية السعودي
Title: Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach – Goalkeeper Pathway
Company: Al-Qadsiah Saudi Club نادي القادسية السعودي
Location: Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game
At Al-Qadsiah Club we’re creating more than teams—we’re crafting a legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field. Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generations while shaping the future of Saudi sports.
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you’ll play a key role in shaping our legacy, contributing to the nation’s sports vision, and making history every step of the way.
Overview:
As the Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach – Goalkeeping Pathway at Al-Qadsiah Club, you will design and deliver high-performance physical development programmes tailored to the demands of goalkeeping. You will support athletic development, performance, and injury resilience across the Academy, aligning physical preparation with technical and tactical development.
Key Responsibilities:
Strength and Performance Development
- Design and deliver strength and conditioning programmes to develop strength, power, speed, and fatigue resistance
- Implement structured, periodised training programmes with progressive overload and recovery strategies
- Integrate physical development into the technical and tactical training curriculum
- Deliver age-appropriate programmes across all Academy phases
- Monitor and evaluate player development including strength progression and movement efficiency
Goalkeeper-Specific Physical Development
- Design and deliver position-specific programmes aligned to the demands of goalkeeping
- Develop key physical qualities including explosive actions, acceleration, deceleration, and change of direction
- Collaborate with Goalkeeping staff to align physical and technical development
- Monitor training loads and adapt programmes based on match demands, growth, and return-to-play protocols
Injury Prevention and Physical Robustness
- Implement injury prevention strategies to reduce overload and fatigue-related injuries
- Develop targeted programmes addressing common football and goalkeeper injury risks
- Support rehabilitation and return-to-play processes in collaboration with medical staff
Performance Analysis and Monitoring
- Utilise performance monitoring tools and technologies to assess physical performance
- Analyse data to inform training programmes and individual development plans
- Maintain accurate records and reporting for the multidisciplinary team
Player Education and Development
- Educate players on physical preparation, recovery strategies, and strength training principles
- Promote safe training techniques and effective self-management habits
- Contribute to a high-performance culture across the Academy
Collaboration and Professional Development
- Work closely with coaching, sports science, and medical staff to support player development
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge through continuous professional development
- Support additional duties aligned with departmental needs
Qualifications
Desirable:
- Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning or Sports Performance
- Goalkeeping coaching qualification (UEFA GK License or equivalent)
- FIFA Guardian safeguarding qualification
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, or a related field
- Strength and Conditioning certification (NSCA-CSCS, UKSCA, or equivalent)
- Experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in professional or academy football
- Experience working with goalkeepers and understanding their physical demands
- Advanced knowledge of strength training and biomechanics applied to football
- Proficiency using performance monitoring technologies
- Ability to adapt programmes across different age groups and development stages
- Strong communication skills across multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work within an international and multicultural environment
- Fluency in English
Desirable:
- Experience working in the Middle East
- Multilingual capability
Why Join Al-Qadsiah?
Be Part of the Legacy: Join a club that’s redefining the future of Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards of excellence.
Experience the Culture: Thrive in an environment that values quality, accountability, diversity, synergy, innovation, and ambition, while embracing harmony—this is the Qadsiah Way.
The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Al Qadsiah SC to make this appointment. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.
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