Football Academy Physical Development Coach

STOKE CITY FOOTBALL CLUB

Newcastle-under-Lyme

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 46,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Stoke City Football Club is seeking innovative and driven Professional Development Phase Physical Development Coaches to enhance the physical development and performance of Academy players. You will apply scientific principles within a multi-disciplinary team to optimise conditioning, recovery, and injury rehabilitation for long-term player development.

These full-time, permanent roles require flexibility to cover evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

Proven experience working within a professional football academy environment.
Experience planning and delivering evidence based conditioning and recovery programmes.
Ability to monitor training loads and injuries using data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and delivery of evidence-based training and recovery programmes for Academy players.
Manage physical performance testing, screening and data analysis to track development and rehabilitation.
Monitor stress responses and training loads using GPS and heart rate analysis to optimise performance.
Generate regular performance reports for the Head of Academy Sports Science to inform coaching decisions.
Oversee gym facilities and collaborate with nutritionists to ensure optimal resource availability.
Contribute to talent identification and research innovative sports science methods.
Support equality, diversity and inclusion across the workforce.
Provide match day support and tournament organisation as required.