Elite Academy Physical Performance Coach

Comunidad Lift; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary matchday ticket for home

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension Scheme with Royal London

Enhanced CPD opportunities

Wellbeing support and GP access

Gym access at training centres

Job summary

Norwich City Football Club is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Coach to lead and support the physical development of youth players within the academy. You will work in collaboration with a MDT in an elite setting to influence coaching programmes and performance outcomes.

Key duties include delivering physical performance support across all academy squads, contributing to the club’s strength and power strategy, and helping to write and update the academy plan while upholding the club

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a Sport Science-related subject.
• BASES Accreditation OR recognised strength and conditioning qualification (e.g., NSCA CSCS, UKSCA).
• Experience delivering sports science / S&C support in elite sport.
• Demonstrable experience of strategic planning.
• Live EMFAIF First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide delivery of Physical Performance support to all Academy squads.
• Assist in implementing the Club’s strength and power development strategy across all Academy squads.
• Assist in writing and updating the Academy Physical Performance Plan.
• Act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment

Skills

Strength & Conditioning

Elite sport experience

Strategic planning

Education

Sport science degree

BASES Accreditation

First Aid Certificate (EMFAIF)

Job description

Norwich City Football Club is seeking an Academy Physical Performance Coach to lead and support the physical development of youth players within the academy. You will work in collaboration with a MDT in an elite setting to influence coaching programmes and performance outcomes.

Key duties include delivering physical performance support across all academy squads, contributing to the club’s strength and power strategy, and helping to write and update the academy plan while upholding the club