First Team Strength and Conditioning Coach
Philadelphia Union
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Salary
Not disclosed
Closing Date
Not stated; employer listing active 22 October 2026
Classification
IQF Level 6
Job Summary
Deliver individualised strength and conditioning support for Philadelphia Union first-team players. Collaborate with the Director of Performance on evidence-based strength programmes and assist sport scientists with physical testing and monitoring interpretation. Support the Head of Return to Play and medical staff with prehabilitation and strength progressions for injured players. Work with academy performance staff on long-term physical development and player transition while accommodating match-day travel and irregular training schedules.
IUSCA IQF Classification
Level 6. Designs and delivers individualised first-team strength and physical-development programming with the Director of Performance, contributes to sport-science testing and supports return-to-play and academy transitions. The role exercises scientific coaching judgement within an established multidisciplinary structure and does not formally lead the wider performance department. The employer requires a relevant bachelor's degree and NSCA-CSCS or equivalent recognised certification; a master's is preferred.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 6 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP)
Salary and Role Alignment
Grey. The advertised salary is not disclosed, so alignment cannot be fully assessed. IUSCA Indicative Minimum Salary Benchmark: USD $95,000 per year. This reflects autonomous specialist coaching within an MLS first-team environment, mandatory scientific education and professional certification, applied monitoring, rehabilitation collaboration and match-day travel.
IUSCA Alignment Statement
This role has been classified by IUSCA using publicly available information at the time of review and the published IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. The IQF classification, salary alignment assessment and associated IUSCA IQF certification represent IUSCA's assessment of the advertised role. They do not alter or replace the employer's stated qualification, certification or eligibility requirements and do not imply employer endorsement, approval of, or affiliation with IUSCA. Vacancy information may change, and applicants should review and verify the original employer advert before applying.