Lead Women’s First Team S&C Coach

Sunderland AFC; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunderland AFC Women’s First Team is seeking a dedicated Strength and Conditioning professional to lead gym-based and on-field programmes, aligned with performance goals and wellbeing. You will work closely with coaching, medical and support staff to optimise player development and competitive fitness in a high-performance football environment.

Responsibilities include daily monitoring, GPS data analysis, and rehabilitation support, with emphasis on periodised training and evidence-informed

Qualifications

• Requires a BSc in Sports Science or equivalent.
• ASCC credential or working towards it.
• FA Emergency First Aid qualification or willingness to gain it.
• UK Anti-Doping Introduction to Clean Sport course and FootballHER training sought.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and monitor gym-based and on-field Strength & Conditioning programmes that are evidence-informed and periodised.
• Collaborate with coaching, medical and performance colleagues to deliver integrated player support.
• Conduct daily sports science monitoring, analyse GPS and training-load data, and maintain performance records.
• Use insights to inform programme design, support injury-risk reduction and contribute to rehabilitation and return-to-play plans.
• Educate players on nutrition, hydration, sleep and recovery to promote wellbeing and high-performance culture.

Skills

S&C professional

BSc in Sports Science

ASCC credential

FA Emergency First Aid

Anti-Doping training

FootballHER training

GPS data analysis

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Sports Science

Tools

GPS tracking systems

Performance diagnostics tools

Job description

Sunderland AFC Women’s First Team is seeking a dedicated Strength and Conditioning professional to lead gym-based and on-field programmes, aligned with performance goals and wellbeing. You will work closely with coaching, medical and support staff to optimise player development and competitive fitness in a high-performance football environment.

Responsibilities include daily monitoring, GPS data analysis, and rehabilitation support, with emphasis on periodised training and evidence-informed