Physical Performance Coach

Bristol City Women; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol City Women is seeking an experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach to join the performance department and work with the Head of Performance, Lead Sports Scientist and medical team. The role focuses on delivering gym-based training, profiling players, and guiding individualized development to maximise performance and reduce injury risk.

You will lead warm-ups, support rehabilitation, stay current with research, and be available for home and away matches.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering gym-based strength and conditioning sessions that enhance performance and reduce injury risk.
• Experience using performance technologies (VALD ForceDecks, NordBord, ForceFrame, GymAware) to inform training decisions.
• Experience contributing to return-to-play programming with medical and performance teams.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams.
• Resilient, highly motivated and committed to elite women's football development.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, programming, and delivery of gym-based training sessions focusing on strength, power, and athletic development.
• Lead player profiling and performance testing to inform individualized development strategies.
• Deliver pre-activation programmes aligned to each player's needs and match demands.
• Provide on-pitch warm-ups linking pre-activation to training sessions.
• Contribute to rehabilitation planning with medical and performance staff for safe return-to-play.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current research to evolve elite women's football performance.
• Be present at home and away matches as assigned.

Skills

Strength & Conditioning

Education

BSc in Sports Strength & Conditioning

FA Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF)

DBS clearance

Safeguarding Children and Adults courses

MSc in Sports Strength & Conditioning

CASES accreditation

Tools

VALD ForceDecks

NordBord

ForceFrame

GymAware

Job description

Our performance department is seeking an experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach with the drive to make a real impact. Working alongside the Head of Performance, Lead Sports Scientist and the medical team, you will play a key role in delivering a best-in-class performance service.

Main Duties

• Lead on the planning, programming, and delivery of gym-based training sessions with a primary focus on strength, power, and athletic development.
• Lead on player profiling and performance testing, using objective data to inform individualised physical development strategies.
• Deliver and oversee individualised pre-activation programmes aligned to each player’s physical needs and match demands, optimising performance and enhancing long-term robustness.
• Delivery of on-pitch physical development warm-ups seamlessly linking pre activation and training sessions.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of rehabilitation programmes in close collaboration with medical and performance staff, ensuring safe and effective return-to-play processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current research, advancements, and best practice in strength and conditioning to support the continued evolution of elite women's football.
• Be present at matches (home and away) as assigned and perform other appropriate duties.

About You

• Proven experience delivering gym‑based strength and conditioning sessions that enhance performance outcomes and reduce injury risk.
• Competent in operating key performance technologies (e.g. VALD ForceDecks, NordBord, ForceFrame, GymAware) to inform training and decision‑making.
• Experience contributing to return‑to‑play programming and implementing injury prevention strategies in collaboration with medical and performance teams.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence and engage across multidisciplinary teams.
• Resilient, highly motivated, and committed to supporting the continued development of elite women's football.

Essential Qualifications/ Requirements

• BSc in Sports Strength & Conditioning (or related field)
• FA Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF)
• DBS clearance (acquired before starting the role)
• Safeguarding Children and Adults courses (acquired before starting role)

Desirable Qualifications/ Requirements

• MSc in Sports Strength & Conditioning (or related qualification)
• CASES accreditation or additional S&C certifications
• Experience working with elite female athletes within high-performance environments

About us

Bristol City Women is a football club entering a new era of growth under the stewardship of Mercury13. The club has ambitious plans to establish itself as a high-performing, sustainable organisation both on and off the pitch.

Employees benefit from a collaborative, high-performance environment that champions development, innovation, and competitive excellence, alongside the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to elite women's football.

Safeguarding Statement

Bristol City Women's is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.

Note: Due to the nature of the role, any job offer is dependent on a DBS check. All information will be kept by the Safeguarding Officer in strictest confidence.

Equality Statement

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.