Job Description
Physical Performance Coach
Our client is seeking a highly motivated and professional Physical Performance Coach to join the backroom team at a leading Championship football club. This is a unique opportunity to work in elite sport, supporting first-team players with their physical preparation, performance, and recovery.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality strength and conditioning coaching to first-team players
- Design, monitor, and implement evidence-based physical performance programmes
- Oversee gym-based sessions, recovery strategies, and return-to-play conditioning
- Conduct fitness testing and ongoing monitoring to track player performance
- Work collaboratively with medical, coaching, and sports science staff to optimise player availability
- Analyse performance data to provide actionable feedback and adjust training loads
- Travel with the team to fixtures as required, providing matchday support
Qualities & Skills Required
- Strong background in strength and conditioning within elite sport (football desirable)
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver performance programmes at the highest level
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across multi-disciplinary teams
- High attention to detail with strong data analysis and reporting skills
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as part of the team schedule
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work in a Championship first-team environment
- Access to world-class facilities and professional development support
- The chance to make a direct impact on player performance and team success
Licences and Qualifications
- BSc in Sport Science or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
- UKSCA or equivalent strength & conditioning accreditation
- BASES or equivalent recognised membership (desirable)
- Valid First Aid qualification (e.g., FA Emergency First Aid in Football)
- Enhanced DBS clearance