Physical Performance Coach - Women's Team

Sunderland AFC; Cleadon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in the UK seeks a passionate Physical Performance Coach for the Women's Football team. This role involves designing and delivering strength and conditioning programs, monitoring players' physical development, and analyzing performance data. Candidates must hold a degree in sports science and work towards UKSCA accreditation. Additional qualifications related to strength and conditioning would be advantageous. This position supports a collaborative coaching environment aimed at enhancing athlete performance.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in sports science or related discipline.
• Possess or be working towards UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC) credential.
• Sound understanding of physical development principles in female, adult, and youth athletes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-field and gym conditioning sessions.
• Support injury rehabilitation and player wellness monitoring.
• Analyze GPS and other performance data.

Skills

Knowledge of sports science

Strength and conditioning coaching

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in sports science or related discipline

Tools

GPS performance analysis tools

Job description

About the Women's Team

Our team is committed to fostering a supportive environment that empowers female athletes to showcase their skills and reach their full potential.
We prioritise player development through tailored training programs that focus on technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical fitness.
The SAFC Women’s Football Team benefits from strong collaboration with our Coaching and Analysis teams, ensuring that our strategies and training sessions are informed by the latest insights and best practices.

The Opportunity

We are excited to offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a passionate and skilled Physical Performance Coach to join the SAFC Women’s Football team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, delivering, and monitoring world-class sports science and strength & conditioning support to the Women’s 1st Team, aiming to enhance their physical development and on-field performance.
As a key member of our performance staff, you will lead the delivery of gym-based strength and conditioning programs, ensuring they are evidence-informed, structured, and tailored to meet the individual and collective needs of the players at various stages of their development. Working collaboratively with coaching, medical, and performance staff, you'll help create a cohesive, adaptable support system that drives team success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-field and gym conditioning sessions
• Support injury rehabilitation and player wellness monitoring
• Analyze GPS and other performance data
• Provide strategic advice to coaching staff for session planning and performance optimization
• Work closely with the Head of Performance and Medical teams to maintain expertise and contribute to broader objectives

What We Ask For

Successful candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in sports science or a related discipline. You should either possess or be working towards a UK Strength & Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC) credential. A sound understanding of the key principles of physical development in female, adult, and youth athletes is essential.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake any specific training or Continued Professional Development (CPD) necessary to maintain their qualifications and meet the standards of the Club. Additionally, this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and applicants must possess an up-to-date FA Safeguarding certificate and a full UK driving license.
Desirable criteria include accreditation as a UKAD Clean Sport Advisor, a Football Association Level 2 Emergency Aid in Football qualification, and an MSc in Strength and Conditioning or a related postgraduate qualification. Extra S&C-related qualifications such as NSCA, BWLA, or FA Level 3 are also advantageous. Furthermore, being a BASES Accredited Sport Scientist would be considered a strong asset.