Strength and Conditioning coach - Female

Qualification: Graduation, Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science/ Sports Science/ Physical Education/ Kinesiology

Certifications (any one or more):
NSCA-CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) NASM-PES (Performance Enhancement Specialist) ASCA Level 1 or 2 (Australian Strength and Conditioning Association) ISSA Strength and Conditioning Coach Diploma from NIS (SAI) in Strength & Conditioning or Physical Training

Sports Achievement: Former professional, national, or state-level player is highly preferred.

Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of coaching experience working with athletes in youth, elite, or professional sports settings. Experience in multi-sport environments preferred.

• Design and implement sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for individual athletes and teams.
• Develop training plans for pre-season, in-season, and off-season periods.
• Conduct assessments of fitness components: strength, power, speed, agility, endurance, mobility, etc.
• Supervise resistance training, plyometrics, speed training, aerobic conditioning, and mobility work across Sports at Somaiya Sports Academy.
• Integrate recovery strategies such as foam rolling, stretching, ice baths, and sleep optimization.
• Monitor athlete wellness and load using subjective and objective tools.
• Identify movement deficiencies and implement corrective exercise protocols.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists to create return-to-play plans and reconditioning routines.
• Use fitness testing data (e.g., Yo-Yo, 1RM, Vertical Jump) to track progress.
• Maintain athlete performance logs and use software for data analysis (e.g., LifeFitness, KInvent, Excel) available at the Sports Peformane Lab at Somaiya Sports Academy.
• Provide regular feedback to athletes and coaches.