Position Summary The NextPro Fitness Coach will play a central role in designing, delivering, and monitoring the physical preparation of Atlanta United 2 players throughout the MLS Next Pro season. This individual will work closely with the High Performance Director, Director of Methodology, NextPro Head Coach, and the Head of Sports Science & Performance Analytics to ensure full alignment in physical periodization, load management, and player development across the club’s integrated performance model. The role requires a dynamic practitioner who can merge strength and conditioning principles with soccer-specific methodologies, support individualized player development plans, and contribute to the continued evolution of Atlanta United’s high-performance environment. Key Responsibilities Training Design & Delivery Plan and lead all strength, power, and conditioning sessions for the NextPro squad in coordination with the NextPro Head Coach, High Performance Director, and Director of Methodology. Collaborate with the Head of Sports Science & Performance Analytics to integrate GPS, heart-rate, and readiness data into daily and weekly training periodization. Ensure all sessions are consistent with the first team’s tactical and physical development framework. Deliver individualized gym and on-field programs for players returning from injury or requiring targeted development. Monitoring & Reporting Manage daily monitoring processes (wellness, RPE, GPS, heart rate) in collaboration with the Head of Sports Science & Performance Analytics. Track player workloads, recovery, and adaptation to optimize readiness and reduce injury risk. Provide weekly performance and monitoring summaries to the High Performance Director, Director of Methodology, and NextPro Head Coach. Collaboration & Integration Work collaboratively with the nutrition, strength & conditioning, sports medicine, and performance analytics teams to deliver an interdisciplinary player support model. Coordinate closely with the Director of Methodology to ensure that physical preparation complements the club’s tactical periodization and game model. Support the transition of academy players into the NextPro environment through structured physical development and adaptation programs. Contribute to player education initiatives around recovery, nutrition, and performance habits. Professional Standards Uphold Atlanta United’s high-performance culture and professional standards in all aspects of work. Foster strong relationships with players, coaches, and support staff built on communication, trust, and accountability. Remain current with best practices and emerging trends in soccer-specific performance and strength & conditioning. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in elite soccer or a comparable professional sport environment. NSCA CSCS or UKSCA certification (or equivalent). Demonstrated experience implementing GPS, HR, and RPE-based monitoring systems. Proven ability to design and deliver soccer-specific strength and conditioning programs. Preferred: Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Strength & Conditioning, or related field. Experience within MLS, MLS Next Pro, or USL environment. Familiarity with Tactical Periodization and integrated game model frameworks. Working knowledge of Catapult, STATSports, or comparable athlete monitoring technologies. CPR/AED and First Aid certification. Personal Attributes High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. Strong communication and presentation abilities. Passion for developing young professionals and supporting player transitions across performance levels. Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, high-performance team environment. AMB Sports & Entertainment is a subsidiary of AMB Group LLC, and is comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club and member of the National Football League (NFL). The team’s headquarters and practice facility are located on a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The Falcons’ NFL expansion franchise was awarded in 1965 and acquired by current owner Arthur M. Blank in 2002. Under Blank’s leadership, the Falcons have become one of the League’s premier teams on and off the field, playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information, visit www.atlantafalcons.com, and follow @AtlantaFalcons. Mercedes-Benz Stadium Opened in August 2017, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a world-class sports and entertainment venue in downtown Atlanta and home to the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons and Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United. The multi-purpose stadium was named the 2019 Sports Facility of the Year and is host to major sports and entertainment events, including the 2026 World Cup, the 2018 and 2025 College Football Playoff National Championships, the 2018 MLS Cup, and Super Bowl LIII. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the first professional sports stadium in North America to achieve LEED Platinum Certification and the first stadium worldwide to achieve TRUE Platinum Certification for zero waste by the United States Green Building Council. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is proud to be collaborating with naming rights partner Mercedes-Benz and twelve founding partners including Coca-Cola, Equifax, The Home Depot, Novelis, SCANA Energy, Truist, IBM, Georgia Power, American Family Insurance, Global Payments, and Ticketmaster. To learn more about Mercedes-Benz Stadium visit www.mercedesbenzstadium.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Atlanta United Atlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017 and won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season, the earliest an expansion team has won the title since 1998. The club has set multiple league records including season tickets sales (36,000-plus), single-season average (53,002) and total home attendance (901,033). Owned by Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United plays its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to purchase season tickets, visit: www.atlutd.com, and follow @ATLUTD.

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