Women's First Team Physical Performance Coach

Birmingham City FC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Women, back in the WSL, are seeking an ambitious First Team Physical Performance Coach to maximise player performance and availability. You will lead the planning, delivery, and monitoring of physical performance programmes for our Women’s First Team.

As part of a high-performing MDT, you will drive evidence-based practice, collaboration, and innovation to support peak performance on and off the pitch.

Qualifications

• BSc in Sports Science or related discipline.
• UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach (ASCC).
• FA Level 2 Emergency Aid in Football (EFAiF).
• UK Anti-Doping Clean Sport Advisor qualification.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver physical performance programmes to maximise team performance.
• Monitor workload, wellness, readiness, and performance data.
• Provide daily feedback to coaching and medical staff on player status.
• Lead collection and analysis of GPS and athlete monitoring data.
• Plan and deliver strength, power, conditioning, speed, acceleration, movement development programmes.
• Collaborate with Lead Physiotherapist on screening, testing and injury prevention.
• Contribute to weekly, monthly, and seasonal performance planning as part of the MDT.
• Line manage the First Team Data Scientist to support coaching.

Skills

Elite sports experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Programming planning

Data-driven decision making

Communication of complex information

Organisational skills

Enthusiastic and adaptable

Player-centred approach

Education

BSc in Sports Science

MSc in Strength & Conditioning (desirable)

BASES/NSCA BWLA/UEFA qualifications (desirable)

UKSCA ASCC accreditation

Job description

Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Knighthead Performance Centre

Birmingham City Women are back in the WSL and looking for individuals to help us achieve peak performance on and off the pitch.

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Women's First Team Physical Performance Coach to play a pivotal role in maximising player performance, enhancing athletic development, and ensuring player availability throughout the season. Working as part of a high-performing Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), you will lead the planning, delivery, and monitoring of physical performance programmes for our Women's First Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated practitioner who thrives in an elite football environment and is passionate about driving performance through evidence-based practice, collaboration, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver comprehensive physical performance programmes to maximise individual and squad performance.
• Monitor player workload, wellness, readiness, and performance data to inform training decisions and player development plans.
• Provide daily feedback to coaching and medical staff regarding player status and readiness.
• Lead the collection, management, and analysis of GPS and athlete monitoring data to support performance decision-making.
• Plan and deliver strength, power, conditioning, speed, acceleration, and movement development programmes.
• Work closely with the Lead Physiotherapist to develop screening, testing, and injury prevention programmes.
• Contribute to weekly, monthly, and seasonal performance planning as part of the MDT.
• Line manage the First Team Data Scientist, ensuring performance data effectively supports the coaching process.

About You

Essential Qualifications

• BSc in Sports Science or a related discipline.
• UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach (ASCC) accreditation.
• FA Level 2 Emergency Aid in Football (EFAiF).
• UK Anti-Doping Clean Sport Advisor qualification.

Desirable Qualifications

• MSc in Strength & Conditioning or a related subject.
• Additional S&C qualifications such as NSCA or BWLA.
• BASES Accredited Sports Scientist status.
• UEFA B Licence (FA Level 3).

Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working within an elite sporting or football environment.
• Can build strong working relationships across coaching, medical, and performance teams.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational, planning, and administrative skills.
• Can communicate complex information clearly through written and verbal reports.
• Is enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to team success.
• Brings energy, integrity, professionalism, and a player-centred approach.

Safeguarding

Birmingham City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The safety and wellbeing of all individuals within our care is paramount, and all staff are expected to share and uphold this commitment.

All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and will be required to complete safeguarding training as part of the recruitment and induction process.

Birmingham City FC is proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Candidates are assessed solely on merit, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or caring responsibilities.

We value diversity and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to support you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know when applying.