Strength & Conditioning Coach / Personal Trainer in Castlebar
MD Performance & Therapy
Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland
About Us
MD Performance & Therapy is a multidisciplinary service based in Castlebar, Co. Mayo providing strength & conditioning, personal training and physiotherapy. We work with youth and adult teams across a variety of sports, ranging from club to inter-county level, including but not limited to GAA, soccer, athletics and swimming. We also help adults training for performance, longevity, and everyday function. Every programme starts with the person's goal and works backward from there; individualised, evidence-based and adjusted as they progress, whether they're a county footballer or someone wanting to be able to play in the garden with their kids or grandkids. We're a coaching team that likes to understand the why behind what we do, and we look for the same in the people we hire.
The Position
This is a full-time, 40-hour role: 25–32 hours coaching, with the remainder for programming, session development, and leadership input as your role grows. You'll take ownership of programming for our youth and adult teams, run our private Youth Strength & Conditioning Programme, and coach 1-1 and semi-private clients across a wide range of goals, from first-time gym-goers to competitive athletes, all approached through the same individualised, reverse-engineered lens.
For the right candidate, this role will carry responsibility for the standard of coaching across our team. You'll formally mentor other coaches, review their programming, and help them improve over time, while setting and maintaining the coaching protocols and standards we work to as a business. Beyond that, there's further scope to shape the role around your own skills and interests, whether that's deepening your involvement in coach development or stretching into a broader leadership role in how the business grows, with your earning potential growing alongside it.
We're looking for someone who wants a career in this field and is ready to grow with us as we grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement and monitor training programmes for youth and adult teams across a variety of sports, ranging from club to inter-county level, including but not limited to GAA, soccer, athletics and swimming
- Lead the planning and delivery of our private Youth Strength & Conditioning Programme
- Deliver individualised 1-1 and semi-private personal training programmes for both athletic and non-athletic clients
- Apply strength & conditioning principles to support performance, health and longevity across a diverse client base
- For the right candidate: formally mentor other coaches, review their programming, and help set and maintain coaching protocols and standards across the team
- Contribute to day-to-day business operations, from administrative tasks to supporting the systems and processes that keep the business running smoothly
- Contribute to overall client and athlete experience, engagement and retention, including goal reviews and consultations, helping ensure they stay committed and see results over time
Qualifications and experience
- Relevant qualification in Strength & Conditioning, Sports Science, or a related field
- Minimum of two years’ coaching and programming experience across team, 1-1 and group settings, with the ability to demonstrate confident, independent session delivery
- Availability for full-time hours, including at least two evenings per week and Saturday availability
- Current AED/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain before commencing
- Full driving licence and ability to travel for work
Desirable
- Master’s degree in Strength & Conditioning, Sports Science, or a related field
- Professional accreditation (e.g. CSCS, UKSCA, ASCA) or actively working towards
- Experience contributing to or maintaining coaching standards and protocols in a previous role
Compensation & Benefits
This role pays €35,000–€45,000/year depending on experience, with the upper end of the range for candidates taking on leadership responsibilities across the team. There is also scope to increase your earnings over time as your responsibilities grow.
✅ A salaried role, offering the security of consistent pay
✅ Paid holidays
✅ Structured mentorship and CPD facilitation
✅ Dedicated CPD budget
✅ Company events, on-site gym access and on-site parking
The position will involve an initial paid probationary period, the length of which depends on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
How to Apply
Please email your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]. Tell us about your coaching background and why this role fits where you want to go. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Deadline
Applications close Monday 21st September, though early applications are encouraged, as we will be reviewing and responding to strong candidates as they come in.
Pay: €35,000.00-€45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Castlebar, County Mayo: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
