Player Readiness Coach

FieldLevel, Inc.; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FieldLevel, Inc. is seeking a Player Readiness Coach to prepare football players physically, mentally, and emotionally for practices and games. You will lead team stretching, activation work, and sideline energy to keep players loose, locked in, and ready to compete.

The role emphasizes energy, reliability, and strong communication with coaches to maintain a consistent pre-game and in-game tempo and culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading athletic warmups and activation drills.
• pulls players into dynamic stretches and prep routines.
• Ability to build trust with players and coaches.
• Proven energy to motivate teams before practices and games.
• Knowledge of injury-prevention habits and proper preparation.
• Strong communication with position coaches and players.
• Reliable and organized in high-tempo settings.
• Comfortable managing pre-game flow and sideline energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-practice and pre-game stretching routines.
• Organize dynamic warmups and activation drills.
• Help players develop habits for injury prevention and body prep.
• Maintain consistent energy and urgency at starts of practices and games.
• Collaborate with position coaches to ensure players are drill-ready.
• Oversee pre-game flow: timing, organization, focus.
• Encourage hydration, movement, recovery, and preparation habits.
• Foster a strong team atmosphere; keep players engaged and motivated.
• Support coaches on game day with energized, organized sideline.
• Reinforce program standards of effort, toughness, discipline, and pride.

Skills

High energy

Positive attitude

Leadership / group

Football knowledge

Player development

Reliability

Strong communication

Job description

Player Readiness Coach - Football

The Player Readiness Coach is responsible for helping prepare the team physically, mentally, and emotionally for practices and games. This coach sets the tone before the whistle ever blows by leading team stretching, warmups, activation work, and sideline energy. This role is about making sure our players are loose, locked in, confident, and ready to compete.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the team through pre-practice and pre-game stretching routines
• Organize and run dynamic warmups, mobility work, and activation drills
• Help players develop proper habits for injury prevention and body preparation
• Bring consistent energy, enthusiasm, and urgency to the start of every practice and game
• Work with position coaches to make sure players are physically ready for drills, contact, and competition
• Help manage the team's pre-game flow, including warmup timing, organization, and focus
• Encourage players to take care of their bodies through hydration, movement, recovery, and preparation
• Help create a strong team atmosphere by keeping players engaged, motivated, and ready to go
• Support coaches on game day by keeping the sideline energized, organized, and emotionally connected
• Reinforce the program's standards of effort, toughness, discipline, and pride

Ideal Qualities

• High-energy and positive
• Organized and reliable
• Comfortable leading groups of athletes
• Passionate about football and player development
• Able to connect with players and build trust
• Focused on preparation, effort, and team culture
• Someone who understands that energy is contagious and preparation matters

Role Purpose

The Player Readiness Coach plays an important role in building the culture of the program. This coach helps players understand that being ready is not just about showing up - it is about preparing your body, your mind, and your attitude to compete every day. The goal is simple: have our players ready to practice hard, play fast, and bring energy every time they step on the field.