Physical Performance Coach – Women’s (Fixed Term Contract)

Comunidad Lift; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tottenham Hotspur is recruiting a dedicated Sport Science professional to support the Women’s first team. You will assist in developing and delivering strength and conditioning programmes, integrating with the game model and coaching staff to optimise performance.

The role requires extensive high-performance coaching experience, MDT collaboration, and data-driven monitoring of player preparation, load, recovery and wellness to drive growth and competition readiness.

Qualifications

• BSc in a Sport Science discipline.
• A post-graduate qualification in Strength and Conditioning or Sport Science.
• Degree programmes must include physiology, kinesiology, anatomy, biomechanics and nutrition.
• UKSCA, NSCA or BASES Accreditation (or obtainable within 6 months).
• First Aid Qualification.
• Experience of working within an MDT in a professional sport environment.
• A thorough understanding of sports science disciplines and their impact on training and performance of elite athletes.
• Extensive experience in delivering physical performance coaching in elite sport.
• Experience handling and analysing performance data.
• Good understanding of scientific methods of trialling and validating assessment, monitoring and evaluation equipment and protocols.
• Excellent academic and applied knowledge of contemporary practice in physical performance development.

Responsibilities

• Apply an interdisciplinary approach of working with other sport science and medicine disciplines within the club.
• Evaluate and assess Women’s first team players to monitor progression of performance objectives.
• Deliver high-quality physical performance and rehabilitation provision for the Women’s 1st team.
• Assist in developing and delivering a physical performance curriculum for the Women’s first team, covering preparation, recovery, travel and load management.
• Plan and deliver field and gym-based sessions for first team players, ensuring a high standard of service.
• Plan and implement rehabilitation programmes in collaboration with the MDT to ensure re-integration to training and match play.
• Design and deliver individual performance development sessions.
• Collect, analyse and report daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal physical loadings.
• Monitor wellness, menstrual cycle and recovery data.

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club, playing in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that’s always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history.

We are at our brightest when we’re all together. Our club, our teams, our community. We are entering a new era at Tottenham with a new club strategy, new leadership, and a focus on putting our fans at the heart of everything we do as we continue to strengthen our connection with our DNA, our home, and each other.

We’re at our brightest when we’re all together. Our Club, our teams, our community.

The Role

• To assist in the development and implementation of the Sport Science strategy that will integrate into and support the vision of the team
• Assist in the design and delivery of the women’s strength and conditioning programme in alignment with the demands of the game model, driven by coaching staff
• To ensure the practical implementation of best Sport Science practice. This will include ongoing monitoring and evaluation to assess the impact of player development and performance

Key Responsibilities

• Apply an interdisciplinary approach of working with the other sport science and medicine disciplines within the club
• Evaluate and assess Women’s first team players to monitor the progression of the Women’s performance objectives
• Deliver exceptional physical performance and rehabilitation provision for the Women’s 1st team
• Assist in the development and delivery of a physical performance curriculum to the Women’s first team, which encompasses all aspects of preparation, recovery, travel, and load management
• Plan and deliver field and gym-based sessions for first team players, ensuring a high standard of service
• Plan and implement industry leading rehabilitation programmes, in collaboration with the MDT, to ensure successful re-integration to training and match play
• Design and delivery of individual performance development sessions
• Collect, analyse and report daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal physical loadings of all first team players
• Monitor other performance data, including but not limited to wellness, menstrual cycle and recovery data
• Provide high-performance recovery strategies in collaboration with medical, nutrition and psychology staff
• Be involved in devising and integrating Sport Science/S&C research projects within the football club to continually develop applied practice
• Set up/prepare all necessary equipment for each training and match day, including water bottles, GPS units, bands etc.
• Display evidence of continued professional development and utilise this to provide ideas of research-based innovative, practical strategies that are tailored to elite footballers
• Develop and maintain an extensive network of organisations and individuals outside football with whom to share and develop best practice
• Any other adhoc duties as deemed necessary by the Lead physical performance coach

Person Specification

Specific Experience

• BSc in a Sport Science discipline
• A post-graduate qualification in Strength and Conditioning or Sport Science. Degree programmes must have included aspects related to physical preparation for sporting performance (e.g. physiology, kinesiology, anatomy, biomechanics and nutrition)
• UKSCA, NSCA or BASES Accreditation (or achievable within 6 months)
• First Aid Qualification
• Experience of working within an MDT in a professional sport environment.
• A thorough understanding of the various sports science disciplines and their impact on the training and performance of elite athletes
• Extensive experience in delivering physical performance coaching in elite sport.
• Experience handling and analysing performance data
• A good understanding of scientific methods of trialling and validating assessment, monitoring and evaluation equipment and protocols
• Excellent academic and applied knowledge of contemporary practice in physical performance development

Desirable

• Experience of having worked within a professional football environment
• UEFA C Licence (or ability to achieve within 6-12 months)

Skills & Knowledge

• An excellent understanding of the various Sport Science/S&C principles that relate to the physical development of elite football players
• A very good understanding of scientific methods of researching and developing assessment, monitoring, and evaluation protocols within an elite sport environment
• Excellent S&C delivery skills including gym and pitch-based environments
• Ability to conduct and evaluate appropriate assessment and monitoring procedures with teams and individuals
• Excellent delivery and communication skills that can motivate behavioural change with players and coaches to have a positive impact on performance
• Ability to develop productive relationships with other staff members, football players and their representatives
• Ability to manage high personal workloads
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Good presentation and data visualisation skills
• A creative thinker, with good with problem solving and decision-making skills
• Extensive knowledge of latest performance software and technologies

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated with the ability to motivate others
• Enthusiasm and willingness to be flexible in approach to achieve desired outcomes
• Pro‑active and engaging style
• Personal commitment to continuous personal professional development
• Highest standards of professional and personal conduct, especially confidentiality
• Ability to invoke trust and respect from others

Safeguarding & Recruitment Statement

Safeguarding is fundamental to success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates are to be reminded that they will be subject to proportionate background, DBS and reference checks as required.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.