Women’s Performance Director

Comunidad Lift; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Fulham FC Women is seeking Head of Performance (Women) to lead the performance program across medical, rehabilitation and physical development. The role ensures players are prepared, robust and ready to perform at the highest level, working with the Head Coach and specialists to integrate load management and development.

3.5 days per week (28 hours). You will lead a multidisciplinary team, establish a high-performance culture, and ensure open communication between medical, development, coaching

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Sports Science, Strength & Conditioning, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation and review of the club’s annual performance strategy.
• Provide strategic oversight of the performance services provision for the First Team, including medical, physical development and nutrition.
• Develop an integrated approach between physical development, medical, rehabilitation and football performance that promotes best practice in women’s football.
• Work closely with the Physical Development Coach to ensure physical preparation reflects the demands of the team’s playing style and competition level.
• Create and maintain a clear process for medical and performance information to be shared with the Head Coach to support training and selection decisions.
• Oversee the monitoring and reporting of performance, wellness, training load and injury data to support evidence-based decision making.
• Line manage performance department staff and support their ongoing professional development.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, objective setting and professional development planning for departmental staff.
• Work closely with the Lead Physio and wider medical team to ensure high standards of player care and wellbeing.
• Promote effective communication between Medical, Physical Development, Coaching and Analysis.
• Ensure appropriate communication between medical staff, coaching staff and players regarding player availability and restrictions.
• Be an active member of the Women’s Management Team (WMT), contributing to the development of departmental strategy, standards and culture.
• Contribute to staff meetings, planning meetings and multidisciplinary player reviews, where directed by the Head Coach.
• Establish effective processes for injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play.
• Support the development and implementation of return-to-training and return-to-play protocols.
• Ensure appropriate medical records, screening data and performance information are maintained in line with club policies and professional standards.
• Oversee the effective delivery of physical preparation programmes during pre-season, in-season and transition periods.
• Ensure all performance practices comply with relevant club policies, professional standards, Football Association regulations, Women’s National League requirements and any future competition regulations.

Skills

Communication & interpersonal

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Organisational skills

Motivation & accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Science / Strength & Conditioning

Master's degree in relevant field (desirable)

UEFA B Licence (or working towards)

Tools

HUDL/WIMU

Kitman Labs

Teamworks

Job description

Fulham FC Women is seeking Head of Performance (Women) to lead the performance program across medical, rehabilitation and physical development. The role ensures players are prepared, robust and ready to perform at the highest level, working with the Head Coach and specialists to integrate load management and development.

3.5 days per week (28 hours). You will lead a multidisciplinary team, establish a high-performance culture, and ensure open communication between medical, development, coaching