Physical Performance Coach Lead (Girls Academy)

Aston Villa Football Club; England; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in the UK is looking for a Physical Performance Coach. The successful candidate will oversee the Physical Performance department, develop and implement Sports Science and Strength and Conditioning programmes for the Girls Academy, and collaborate closely with various teams to enhance performance. Ideal applicants should have a BSc in Sports Science and experience with elite athletes in a professional sports setting. Flexibility and effective communication skills are also key attributes for this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a BSc in Sports Science or equivalent.
• Have a UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach qualification or the ability to obtain it.
• Experience in a professional football environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Physical Performance department.
• Develop and deliver Sports Science and Strength and Conditioning programmes.
• Align physical programmes with the First Team for player transitions.

Skills

Proven experience with elite athletes

Clear communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BSc in Sports Science or Strength and Conditioning

UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach qualification

Job description

Organisation Aston Villa Football Club Salary Up to £32,402 per annum dependent upon experience Location Bodymoor Heath Training Ground Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 11 January 2026 Job Description 1.The Department

Our Girls Academy Department has established itself as a leader in girls youth football development, consistently delivering the highest standards in coaching, education and training across 10 teams with players aged U10 – U21. We are committed to nurturing talent and creating a supportive and professional environment and we are proud of the role we play in shaping the next generation of female footballers as demonstrated in our recent success with our U21s winning the Professional Game Academy Plate.

To support our continued growth and success of our programme, we are looking for a proactive and experienced Physical Performance Coach to join the team.

2. The Role

Working as a Physical Performance Coach Lead, you will oversee the Physical Performance department and manage the Youth Development Phase physical performance staff to ensure that all delivery is in line with the Club’s syllabus and philosophy.

You will be responsible for the development and delivery of a Sports Science and Strength and Conditioning programme to players within the Girls Players Pathway (U9 – U21s) with a focus on U21s, include profiling, pre-training preparation, post-training strategies, field-based conditioning and general sports science support.

You will work closely and effectively with the multi-disciplinary team to provide an integrated approach to performance enhancement and align the physical programme with the First Team to support the smooth transition of our players into our First Team environment.

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.

3. The Person

You must hold a BSc in Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning (or equivalent) and have a UK Strength and Conditioning (UKSCA) Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC) qualification (or the ability to obtain within 6 months).

You must have proven experience working with elite athletes in a sports environment, providing evidence based physical performance support to athletes in coach to improve performance, ideally within a professional football environment.

We are seeking a practical and organised professional with a calm and positive attitude. You will need to have clear, concise, and accurate verbal and written communication skills and be able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

This role will require flexibility and travel, which will include evenings, weekends and matchdays.

4. Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.

For further information, the Role Profile and to apply please go to careers.avfc.co.uk / jobs

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Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding