Physical Performance Coach Men's First Team

jobs24.co.uk; Matlock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated physical performance coach to join their innovative Medical and Performance Department. In this exciting role, you will work closely with first team players and U23 athletes, delivering tailored strength, speed, and conditioning programs. Your expertise will drive the evolution of performance services, ensuring players achieve peak physical condition. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative team environment, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of elite football. If you are passionate about sports science and eager to innovate, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

High street discounts

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven track record in elite-level physical performance coaching.
• MSc in Sport Science or related discipline with relevant accreditations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized performance programs for players.
• Conduct physical assessments and deliver fitness sessions.

Skills

Physical Performance Coaching

Strength and Conditioning

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Sports Science Knowledge

Education

MSc in Sport Science

UKSCA Accreditation

BASES Accreditation

Tools

Strength Diagnostic Testing Equipment

Movement Screening Tools

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced physical performance coach to join our Medical and Performance Department at Liverpool Football Club. In this role, you will work with first team players and the highest priority U23 players and will be responsible for delivering gym and pitch-based strength, speed and football specific conditioning programmes bespoke to the individual player(s). We are aiming to change the way that Medical and Performance Services are delivered at Liverpool Football Club. Every player requires an individualised, integrated, outcome focused team behind them. We are evolving as a department, and we are building an innovative, insightful and collaborative team to meet this challenge. Our commitment to excellence on and off the pitch requires a world-class approach to physical performance, ensuring our players are in peak physical condition.

What will you be doing?

• Individual Player High-Performance Coach / Mentor: Be the responsible member of the Performance Team to ensure "World Leading Support" for a set number of first team players & high potential U23 players. This involves prescribing, administering, monitoring and refining each player's highly individualised performance programme.
• Construct & communicate a physical review for each player in the group that you are the responsible High-Performance Coach for on a 4-weekly basis.
• Deliver & analyse the pre-season and in-season physical testing/retesting for strength, power, speed, movement and endurance capabilities.
• Deliver pitch based "Football Fitness Sessions" with individuals, small groups & rehab players.
• Conduct daily physical assessments evaluating the physiological readiness status of individual players in collaboration with the Lead Sports Scientist.
• Innovate: You will be required to explore an area of physical performance and update regularly to the wider team on this specific innovation project.
• Assist with individual & team-based recovery sessions.
• Be involved with every aspect of planning and preparing sessions- including filling drinks bottles, preparing and tidying equipment including keeping the gym organised.
• Pack and prepare kit and equipment for team travel.
• Attend tours and fixtures as necessary.
• Contribute to the Club's sports science research strategy.
• Undertake Continued Professional Development personally and organised by the Club.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A proven track record of delivering elite-level physical performance coaching in football and possess a relentless drive to achieve world-class standards. Significant knowledge of the physical and physiological demands of elite football and ideally have previous experience working in football at first team or academy level; experience working with youth athletes is an advantage.

You will have an MSc in Sport Science or a related discipline (or equivalent) together with a UKSCA accreditation or BASES accreditation or being in the process of attaining these accreditations and, ideally, have completed the UEFA coaching badges. You will have knowledge and expertise in using a wide array of strength, power and speed diagnostic testing modalities. This may include using invisible gym testing apparatus such as linear position transducers. Preferably you will have knowledge and experience of conducting and interpreting movement screenings/assessments.

As our relationships represent and reflect on the whole department, you can build good relationships and rapport quickly with players, coaches and other staff throughout the club. You will be a clear communicator with the ability to explain big concepts in small words. You will have the confidence to present your opinions to the MDT. You will have a passion for applying research into practice in both the gym and on the pitch and a desire to be an innovator in your field of expertise. You will have the opportunity to show your drive, ambition and curiosity if you successfully join our team.

Additional Information

This is a full-time permanent role working flexibly across the week at our AXA Training Centre. To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme. You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to make a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association's Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.