Academy Physical Performance Coach

Huddersfield Town AFC; Netherton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Coach to design and deliver athletic development programs for players, particularly focusing on U18 age group development. Responsibilities include leading physical sessions, managing players' workloads, and involvement in the Academy's nutrition strategy. The ideal candidate will have experience in physical development and data management, ensuring players achieve their performance targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing athletic development strategies.
• Knowledge of managing and analyzing performance data.
• Ability to lead physical training sessions both on the pitch and in the gym.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical development sessions to U18 players.
• Manage players' workload with GPS data.
• Attend and support Academy fixtures as needed.
• Assist in Academy performance nutrition strategy.

Skills

Strength & power assessment

GPS data management

Physical development training

Nutrition strategies

Proactive communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Organisation: Huddersfield Town AFC
S Salary: Up to £30,000 depending on skills and experience
Location: Canalside Training Centre, Leeds Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1YJ
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 10 October 2025
Interview date: 20 October 2025

Job Description

Post Title: Academy Physical Performance Coach.
Department/Location: Huddersfield Town AFC Academy, Canalside Training Centre.
Reports To: Academy Director, Lead Academy Physical Performance Coach.

Purpose of the Role

Predominantly, but not exclusively, working with the U18 age group, the post holder will be responsible for designing and delivering the athletic development strategies for the group as a whole and for designing specific programmes to suit the needs of each individual player.

Key Performance Indicators

• Demonstrable improvement in players’ strength & power markers.
• Demonstrable improvements in GPS markers on the pitch (increase in maximum speed, increase in ability to hit high-speed metres in matches).

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Lead in the delivery of physical development sessions both in the gym and on the pitch with the Professional Development Phase squads.
• Attend and support Academy fixtures, both home and away, as required.
• Manage players’ workload using GPS data.
• Assist in managing GPS and testing databases and reporting systems.
• Assist in delivering all Academy testing and screening strategies.
• Assist in delivering the Academy performance nutrition strategy.
• Manage gym areas in conjunction with other Physical Performance staff members to ensure an appropriate and safe working environment.
• Assist in the daily education of physical performance.
• Ensure all sessions and targets are recorded correctly using SAP, enabling individual programmes to be monitored, discussed in End of Cycle Meetings, and developed as necessary.
• Contribute to all IDP meetings for U18 players.
• Lead in the physical assessment of all U16 and U17 trialist players that enter the Club.
• Assist in writing and continually updating the department’s standard operating procedures.
• Assist in delivering physical development sessions to the FDP and YDP age groups.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the Club and Academy’s changing priorities.

Behaviour/Conduct

• Be proactive with workload and interventions.
• Seek to continually develop their skills and knowledge.
• Adopt an organised and structured approach to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the role.
• Communicate appropriately at all levels.
• Be flexible to fit the development and growth of the organisation.
• Be flexible in hours of work.
• Be trustworthy and adhere to the Club’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Adhere to protocol and respect confidentiality in all matters, also protecting any data relating to the area of work in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018.
• Consistently demonstrate high standards of behaviour and appearance and encourage the same from others.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Respect others and behave in an inclusive and non-discriminatory manner, taking account of all protected characteristics, as specified in the Equality Act 2010.

Additional Information

Huddersfield Town AFC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.