Academy Schoolboy Physical Development Coach

Birmingham City FC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Match Tickets

Blues Store Discount

Life Assurance

Volunteering Day

Pension Scheme

Eye Care Voucher

Cycle to Work Scheme

Help@Hand

Job summary

Birmingham City Football Club is seeking an enthusiastic Academy Schoolboy Physical Development Coach to support the physical development of our Academy players within a high-performance environment.

You will deliver on-pitch and gym-based development sessions, monitor progress using objective measures, assist with testing, and collaborate with medical staff to support rehabilitation and return-to-play.

Qualifications

• BSc in Sport and Exercise Science or equivalent.
• Desirable MSc in Sports Science or equivalent.
• UKSCA Accreditation (ASCC) and BASES Accreditation are desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Leadership experience and the ability to contribute to professional networks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality on-pitch and gym-based physical development programmes.
• Assess, monitor and evaluate player physical development using objective measures.
• Support planning and delivery of academy physical testing programmes.
• Collaborate with Academy Medical and Physiotherapy staff on rehabilitation and return-to-play.
• Contribute to player reviews and development plans through a multidisciplinary approach.
• Collect, analyse and report physical performance data to inform development.
• Maintain accurate records of training loads, GPS data, wellbeing, attendance and testing outcomes.
• Ensure safeguarding, GDPR, health and safety, and club policies are followed.

Skills

IT & data management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSc in Sport & Exercise Science

MSc in Sports Science

UKSCA accreditation

BASES accreditation

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Knighthead Performance Centre, B38 9EL

Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise.

With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is entering an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation. The Club is playing a central role in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help transform England's second city through the Sports Quarter project.

With significant investment across our football, commercial and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success, both on and off the pitch. Our journey is focused on strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC.

About the Role

Birmingham City Football Club is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and player-focused Academy Schoolboy Physical Development Coach to join our Academy Performance Support team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the physical development of our Academy players, helping young athletes maximise their potential within a high-performance environment.

Working closely with the Physical Development, Medical and wider Multi-Disciplinary Team, you will contribute to the delivery, monitoring and continuous improvement of our Schoolboy Physical Development Programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality on-pitch and gym-based physical development programmes, including athletic development, activation and recovery sessions.
• Assess, monitor and evaluate player physical development using objective performance measures.
• Support the planning and delivery of Academy physical testing programmes.
• Collaborate with Academy Medical and Physiotherapy staff to deliver rehabilitation and return-to-play programmes.
• Contribute to player reviews and development plans through a multidisciplinary approach.
• Collect, analyse and report physical performance data to inform player development and programme effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate records relating to training loads, GPS data, wellbeing, attendance and physical testing outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, health and safety, and other club policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• BSc in Sport and Exercise Science or equivalent.
• Excellent IT and data management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A genuine commitment to player welfare, development and wellbeing.

Desirable

• MSc in Sports Science or equivalent.
• UKSCA Accreditation (ASCC).
• BASES Accreditation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Leadership experience and the ability to contribute to professional networks.

The Benefits of Being Blues

At Birmingham City Football Club, we put people at the heart of everything we do. When you join the Club, you become part of the Blues family — and that comes with a range of benefits designed to support you both inside and outside of work, including:

• Match Tickets
• Blues Store Discount
• Life Assurance
• Volunteering Day
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Voucher
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Help@Hand

Safeguarding

Birmingham City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The safety and wellbeing of all individuals within our care is paramount, and all staff are expected to share and uphold this commitment.

All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, and will be required to complete safeguarding training as part of the recruitment and induction process.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Birmingham City FC is proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Candidates are assessed solely on merit, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or caring responsibilities.

We value diversity and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to support you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know when applying.