Lead Academy Performance Coach (U9–U16)

Fulham Football Club; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulham Football Club Limited is seeking a Lead Academy Performance Coach (U9–U16) to shape the physical performance strategy across the Foundation and Youth Development Phases at Motspur Park. You will lead a team of performance coaches, collaborate with the Head of Performance and Academy staff, and drive a programme aligned with EPPP standards and club objectives.

The role requires a track record with elite 9–16-year-olds, CASES/UKSCA accreditation, a BSc and safeguarding certification, plus

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience working with elite athletes aged 9–16.
• CASES and UKSCA accreditation
• A relevant BSc degree and professional body accreditation
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• FA Safeguarding and emergency first aid certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Help the Head of Performance produce, implement and monitor the Performance Department Plan in line with the Academy Performance Plan and EPPP
• Provide performance support to selected YDP age groups
• Implement a physical development strategy across the FP and YDP
• Oversee YDP strength and conditioning, readiness-to-train monitoring and GPS data and reporting
• Lead physical performance testing and growth and maturation tracking
• Lead recruitment and long-term CPD for the FP and YDP performance team

Skills

Elite athlete development (9–16)

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary team experience

Education

BSc degree

CASES/UKSCA accreditation

Job description

Fulham Football Club is looking for a Lead Academy Performance Coach (U9–U16) to lead the physical performance strategy across its Foundation and Youth Development Phases.

The Role

This coaching and leadership role combines performance support for selected YDP age groups with leading a team of performance coaches. You will work with the Head of Performance, Lead Academy Physiotherapist, Lead Academy S&C Coach and Lead Academy Performance Coach (PDP) to develop the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Help the Head of Performance produce, implement and monitor the Performance Department Plan in line with the Academy Performance Plan and EPPP
• Provide performance support to selected YDP age groups
• Implement a physical development strategy across the FP and YDP
• Oversee YDP strength and conditioning, readiness-to-train monitoring and GPS data and reporting
• Lead physical performance testing and growth and maturation tracking
• Lead recruitment and long-term CPD for the FP and YDP performance team

About You

• At least three years’ experience working with elite athletes aged 9–16
• CASES and UKSCA accreditation
• A relevant BSc degree and professional body accreditation
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• FA Safeguarding and emergency first aid certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Key Details

• Location: Motspur Park
• Contract: Full time
• Salary: Competitive
• Closing date: 6 November 2026