Lead Physical Development Coach - Women’s Pro Pathway

paper with the IUSCA; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Villa Women is seeking an experienced Strength and Conditioning professional to design, deliver and evaluate individualized physical development programmes for the First Team and academy players. The role will lead gym-based training sessions, support goalkeeper-specific preparation and return-to-play work, and align with the club’s performance philosophy.

You will monitor and profile players’ physical qualities, use performance data to inform development plans, and drive progression from

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in sport science or related field is required.
• S&C accreditation and professional sport experience are essential.
• Emergency first aid in football required; UKAD Clean Sport Advisor status preferred.
• Proven ability to design, deliver, monitor and evaluate individualized strength and conditioning programmes.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate individualized strength and physical development programmes for First Team and Academy players.
• Lead gym-based training sessions and goalkeeper-specific physical preparation.
• Monitor and profile players’ physical qualities; use performance data to inform development plans.
• Drive progression from Academy to First Team and support return-to-play pathways.

Skills

Strength & Conditioning knowledge

Performance data interpretation

Return-to-play planning

Gym-based training delivery

Goalkeeper-specific physical dev.

Emergency first aid in football

UKAD Clean Sport Advisor status

Education

BSc in Sport Science or related field

Tools

S&C accreditation

First aid in football

Job description

Aston Villa Women is seeking an experienced Strength and Conditioning professional to design, deliver and evaluate individualized physical development programmes for the First Team and academy players. The role will lead gym-based training sessions, support goalkeeper-specific preparation and return-to-play work, and align with the club’s performance philosophy.

You will monitor and profile players’ physical qualities, use performance data to inform development plans, and drive progression from