Academy Physical Development Coach - Part-time

Academy Physical Development Coach - Part-time (10 hours per week)

Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise.

With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation and is playing its part in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to support the transformation of England’s second city as part of the Sports Quarter project.

With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success, on and off the pitch. The journey we’re on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing heavily in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC.

We are looking for an Academy Schoolboy Physical Performance Coach (Part-Time) to join our Academy Performance Support Department and contribute to the delivery and continuous evaluation of the Academy Schoolboy Physical Development Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the athletic development, performance and long-term progression of our Academy players.

About the Role

Physical Development Programme Delivery

• Deliver high-quality on-pitch and off-pitch physical development programmes that support the athletic development, performance and long-term progression of Academy players.
• Assess, monitor and evaluate the physical and physiological development of individual players and teams, using objective measures to inform programme design and performance interventions.
• Use performance data and objective markers to identify physical development priorities and support improvements in player performance.
• Support players' understanding of lifestyle factors and behaviours that contribute to physical development, health and performance.
• Assist with the delivery of physical testing programmes in line with EPPP requirements across the Schoolboy programme.

Rehabilitation and Return to Play

• Deliver rehabilitation sessions in collaboration with Academy Medical and Physiotherapy staff, ensuring training loads and exercise progressions are appropriate to each stage of recovery.
• Work alongside Physical Development and Physiotherapy staff to monitor player progression, readiness and training loads during transitions between age groups and programmes.

Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide an integrated and player-centred support programme.
• Contribute to regular player review processes, providing physical development insights and recommendations to inform individual development plans.
• Communicate relevant programme updates and player information to key stakeholders as required.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Academy coaching, medical and performance staff to support player development outcomes.

Data, Reporting and Analysis

• Collect, analyse and interpret physical performance data to support player development, programme evaluation and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records within the Football Intelligence Platform and other designated systems, including physical testing results, training loads, GPS and heart rate data, RPEs, wellbeing measures, attendance and intervention records.
• Monitor and manage physical development databases to ensure information is accurate, current and accessible for reporting purposes.
• Provide appropriate feedback to players and staff based on monitoring outcomes and performance data.
• Contribute to Academy player performance reviews through the Football Intelligence Platform.

Professional Standards and Compliance

• Manage data securely in line with GDPR and Club data protection procedures.
• Engage in the Club competency framework, appraisal process and relevant continuing professional development.
• Comply with Staff Handbook policies, particularly safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, data protection, health and safety, and safer working practices.
• Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Head of Academy Performance Support, Head of Academy Physical Development or Lead Academy Physical Development Coach.

About the Person

Essential Criteria

• BSc Sport and Exercise Science Degree or equivalent.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised with excellent planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to internal and external professional networks.
• Ability to apply and share knowledge effectively.
• Demonstrates a player-centred approach to decision-making.
• Committed to the development and wellbeing of young people.
• Dedicated to supporting the growth and continuous improvement of the Academy and wider football club.

Desirable Criteria

• MSc Sports Science or equivalent.
• UKSCA ASCC accreditation.
• BASES Accreditation.
• Valid Driving Licence.
• Audit experience.
• Leadership experience and skills.

The Benefits of Being Blues

At Birmingham City Football Club, we put people at the heart of everything we do. When you join the Club, you become part of the Blues family and that comes with a range of benefits designed to support you both inside and outside of work.

• Dynamic hybrid set up
• Matchday Tickets
• Blues Store Discount
• Homeground Café Discount
• Life Assurance
• Volunteering Day
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Voucher
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Help@Hand

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

EDI

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.