First Team Physical Performance Coach

​As an integral part of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in upholding our organisation's commitment to sustainability. Regardless of your specific role in Finance marketing, HR, procurement, or any other department, we expect all employees to actively embrace and adhere to our sustainability policies. Your dedication to environmentally conscious practices, resource efficiency, and ethical considerations will contribute to our collective efforts in fostering a responsible and sustainable workplace. We believe that each team member, regardless of their functional area, plays a vital role in promoting and implementing sustainable practices that align with our organizational values

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Exeter City Football Club seeks to ensure the safety, safeguarding and wellbeing of all children, young people and adults at risk who engage in its activities.

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We are seeking a passionate and motivated Physical Performance Coach to join our First Team multidisciplinary performance department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering and developing our physical performance programme, supporting players to perform at their highest level in an elite football environment.

Who are we?

Exeter City Football Club is a special club with over 20 years of Supporters’ Trust ownership something we are very proud of. Our ownership model places our supporters and community engagement at the forefront of everything we do and we are proud to have a special place in the heart of the community. Trust ownership is reflected in our commitment to balancing on-field success with long-term sustainability and we have a remarkable track record of nurturing talent through our Academy, promoting players to the first team, and maximising their performance. ​In addition to the success of our Academy and men’s team Exeter City Women successfully transitioned into being fully managed by the Club in 2024 and were promoted to the third tier of women’s football in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division in 2024.

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Culture 

We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce with a broad range of skills, diversity of experiences and perspectives and we embrace the creativity and innovation this brings. We pride ourselves on having an inclusive culture and a workplace that brings opportunity, development and growth. We embrace a culture of accountability where we set clear expectations and goals, open lines of communication and strong leadership.

Role

The role is responsible for supporting the delivery and continuous development of the First Team physical performance programme, ensuring players are physically prepared to meet the demands of elite football. Key responsibilities include leading on-pitch warm-ups and physical preparation, designing and delivering individual and group strength and conditioning programmes, monitoring player performance using GPS and athlete management systems, and supporting return-to-performance and Academy-to-First Team transition processes. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the role contributes to evidence-based decision-making, player development, injury risk reduction and the optimisation of individual and team performance while maintaining the highest professional standards.

Only completed applications that are submitted via People HR will be accepted.  Any applications after the closing date will not be accepted. 

The closing date is: 15th July 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed.

For a full job description and person specification please see the vacancies page on our website.

All candidates will require a DBS Check and must be able to prove their eligibility to work within the UK.

ECFC is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment.​