Women’s Performance Coach

Derby County Football Club Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby County Football Club Women at Moor Farm Training Centre are seeking a Women’s Performance Coach to lead the physical performance programme for the Senior Women’s team, with responsibility for fitness, conditioning, nutrition and sports science, and to support the Medical department with return to training and return to play.

You will run testing, plan off-season programmes and work with interns and junior staff as part of the wider Women’s and Girls’ programme strategy.

Qualifications

• Degree in sports science or strength and conditioning is required.
• Experience delivering physical performance support in football or elite sport.
• Strong knowledge of women’s performance and athlete monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead fitness, strength and conditioning for the Senior Women’s team.
• Run physical and physiological testing and screening, including pre- and post-season.
• Plan off-season programmes.
• Support the Medical department with return to training and return to play.
• Contribute to the wider Women’s and Girls’ programme strategy.
• Support interns, placement students and junior staff.

Skills

Athlete monitoring

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Fitness testing

Education

Degree in sports science or strength and conditioning

Job description

Derby County are looking for a Women’s Performance Coach to join Derby County Football Club Women at Moor Farm Training Centre.

The Role

You will lead the programming and delivery of the physical performance programme for the Senior Women’s team, including fitness, conditioning, nutrition and sports science, with a dotted line to the Academy’s Physical Performance Department. You will make sure players are available and able to play at the highest physical level, and support the Medical department with return to training and return to play.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the programming and delivery of fitness, strength and conditioning for the Senior Women’s team, with a women-specific lens
• Run all physical and physiological testing and screening, including pre- and post-season
• Plan off-season programmes
• Support the Medical department with return to training and return to play
• Contribute to the wider Women’s and Girls’ programme strategy
• Support interns, placement students and junior staff

About You

• A relevant degree in sports science or strength and conditioning
• Experience delivering physical performance support in football or elite sport
• Strong knowledge of women’s performance and athlete monitoring
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Key Details

• Location: Moor Farm Training Centre, Morley Road, Oakwood, Derby DE21 4TB
• Contract: Full time
• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Closing date: 1 November 2026