Elite Academy PD Phase Physical Performance Coach

Comunidad Lift; Hempstalls; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoke City Football Club is seeking an innovative Professional Development Phase Physical Development Coach to advance the academy players' physical development and performance. You will integrate evidence-based conditioning, recovery programmes and data-driven load monitoring within a multi-disciplinary team.

The role is full-time and requires flexibility to cover evenings and weekends, with a focus on safeguarding and professional integrity in a high-performance football environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional football academy and understanding of EPPP.
• Advanced proficiency in performance analysis software, GPS tracking, and data tools.
• Knowledge of LTAD, growth and maturation, and injury prevention.
• Excellent communication, translating data into coaching insights.
• Proven leadership and mentoring within a multi-disciplinary team.
• High integrity with safeguarding and confidentiality responsibilities.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of training, conditioning and recovery programmes for academy players.
• Manage physical performance testing, screening and data analysis to track development and injury rehab.
• Monitor stress responses and training loads using GPS and heart-rate data to optimise performance.
• Generate regular performance reports for the Head of Academy Sports Science.
• Oversee gym management and collaborate with nutritionists to ensure resources.
• Contribute to talent identification and explore innovative sports science methods.
• Support equality, diversity and inclusion across the workforce.
• Adhere to business needs including match day support and tournament organisation.

Skills

EPPP knowledge

Performance analysis software

GPS tracking systems

LTAD models

Injury prevention protocols

Communication skills

Leadership / mentoring

Safeguarding integrity

Driving licence

Tools

GPS tracking systems

Data management tools

Performance analysis software

Job description

Stoke City Football Club is seeking an innovative Professional Development Phase Physical Development Coach to advance the academy players' physical development and performance. You will integrate evidence-based conditioning, recovery programmes and data-driven load monitoring within a multi-disciplinary team.

The role is full-time and requires flexibility to cover evenings and weekends, with a focus on safeguarding and professional integrity in a high-performance football environment.