15 head of football football performance jobs found

About The Role   About The Role: Volunteer Strength & Conditioning Coach Application Deadline:  Sunday 17 th  May Walsall Football Club Academy is seeking a Volunteer Strength & Conditioning Coach to support the physical development of our youth players. This role offers a valuable hands‑on opportunity for students or qualified practitioners looking to gain practical experience within a professional football environment. Reporting to the Head of Academy Strength & Conditioning, the successful volunteer will assist with the delivery of on‑field physical conditioning and gym-based strength and conditioning programmes for Academy players. You will work closely with Academy coaches, the physiotherapy team, and players to support athletic development, performance and injury prevention across the Academy pathway. This role is ideal for undergraduates, postgraduates, or practitioners qualified in Sports...

About The Role Role:  Cell Lead & PDP Assistant Coach Contract Type:  23-month fixed-term Salary:  Competitive Role & Development Programme:   Walsall Football Club, in partnership with the Premier League, is proud to support the Coach Inclusion & Diversity Scheme for the 2026/27 season. We're offering a 23-month, full-time  Academy Cell Lead & PDP Assistant Coach  the successful candidate to support the development of the next generation of football coaches. The scheme is open to all, and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and mixed heritage backgrounds, and women, as they are underrepresented groups amongst the coaching roles that exist across the professional game. The successful candidate will split their time between their role as an Academy Coach at Walsall Football Club and participation in the Premier League Coach Development Programme. They will play...

About The Role   Role summary The Lead PDP Coach and Head of Coaching is expected to lead the delivery and development of the Academy coaching programme. As a member of the Academy Management Team, the role supports the Academy Manager in implementing the Academy Performance Plan and ensuring compliance with EPPP and EFL Youth Development Rules. The role is responsible for designing and delivering a consistent, high-quality coaching curriculum, overseeing Individual Learning Plans for Academy Players, and coordinating multidisciplinary support to maximise player development. In addition, this role is expected to lead, mentor, and performance-manage Academy coaches, ensuring coaching standards, professional practice, and player development processes are aligned. Key Responsibilities Be part of the Academy Management Team (AMT), contribute to the Academy Performance Plan (APP), and assist the Academy Manager in running the...

About The Role The Academy are looking to recruit reliable, enthusiastic and highly skilled coaches to be part of the Academy coaching departments across the YDP and FP phase for the 2026/27 season. The successful applicants will be responsible for the delivery of the Academy coaching programme, using their excellent inter personal skills to motivate and support our players in their holistic development. They will provide opportunities and experiences for our young players, playing a significant role in developing our young people to reach their full potential, in line with the academy vision and philosophy. Commitment and consistency is key to the role so please consider the requirements below before applying: (This is a guide for the 26/27 season, but may be subject to change) YDP Contacts - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 5pm to 7pm. Saturday or Sundays 11am KO. FP Contacts - Tuesday, Friday - 5pm to 7pm. Sundays 11am KO. The...

About The Role   Purpose of Role The Head of Foundation is intrinsic to the growth of the Foundation and will lead the charity in achieving its strategic goals. Working closely with the Board of Trustees the Head of Foundation will develop, lead, and deliver the Foundations Strategy whilst enhancing its reach, reputation, and impact within the community. The Head of Foundation will have overall responsibility for both financial and business growth of the charity whilst ensuring sustainability of income streams to benefit the local community.    Roles & Responsibilities Compliance:  Work with the Board to implement the Foundation’s Strategy and operational plans Develop future strategies alongside Board members Ensure the organisation is appropriately resourced to deliver the strategy and that all required processes and procedures are in place Alongside the Chair, develop...

About The Role DURATION: 2026-2027 season (August 2026 – May 2027). TIME: Full-time with flexibility and time provided for studies. Hours may include evenings, weekends and public holidays but will largely be aligned to a more traditional working week pattern.     LOCATION:  Swansea City AFC First Team Training Facility, SA2 7JX FEES: Swansea City AFC will directly cover the full cost of tuition fees.  Swansea City AFC, in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University, is offering an internship opportunity which aims to provide hands-on industry experience to students pursuing their MSc Professional Practice (Sport Performance Analysis).  This is a varied and demanding role designed to provide invaluable applied experience within an elite professional football environment.  The successful candidate will support the delivery of performance analysis services to the First Team, contributing to the club’s...

About The Role   JOB TITLE                     First Team Opposition Analyst   DEPARTMENT              First Team Analysis      RESPONSIBLE TO        Head of Analysis   SALARY                                          Competitive CONTRACT                                     Permanent Full-time, 40 hours a week...

About The Role   Hull City Football Club are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team as  Head of Academy Goalkeeping on a full-time basis. Reporting directly to the Academy Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for all goalkeeping coaches, the delivery and development of the curriculum as well as the day-to-day coaching and match preparation of the U18’s and U21’s goalkeepers.   Position Type:  Permanent, Full time Salary:  £32,000 - £36,000 Location : Hull City Academy, Bishop Burton College, HU17 8QG Closing Date:  15 th  May 2026   Your key responsibilities   Develop and deliver sessions for the U18’s and U21’s GK’s Prepare, observe and give feedback to U18’s and U21’s on matchdays Provide guidance and mentorship to the U18’s...

About The Role Reports to:  Head of Integrated Performance, Lead Academy Physiotherapist & Club Doctor Direct reports:  Provides direction to, but not line management of: Academy Chartered Physiotherapists; Academy Sports Therapists; Paramedics Key Contacts:  Academy Medical & Performance Staff; First Team Medical & Performance Staff; Academy Coaches; Academy players & parents; External Consultants  Location:  Based at the Club's Training Ground (Heston). Domestic travel and occasional travel abroad may be required Hours:  Casual hours as the role requires. Due to the nature of the job, weekend work and occasional weekday evening work will be necessary Job Purpose : To provide medical services to the Academy, primarily for the U18 & Development Squads; To be involved with the delivery of medical services for the Schoolboy age groups (U9-U16) as directed by the Head of Integrated...

About The Role   The Casual Academy Coach will be responsible for delivering high-quality coaching sessions in line with Barnsley FC’s Academy Coaching Curriculum. The role supports the development of young players through age-appropriate training and matchday activities, aligned with the Club’s coaching and playing philosophies. This position requires a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a commitment to continuous development and a collaborative approach to working within a multi-disciplinary team. Key duties & responsibilities • Deliver coaching sessions that reflect the Academy’s Coaching Curriculum and Club philosophies • Adapt activities to suit individual and group needs across age phases • Liaise with Lead Phase Coaches to support player transition between age groups • Implement Academy Performance Plan (APP) policies and practices to meet desired outcomes...

We’re looking for an Assistant Coach to support the Women's First team at Bristol City Women's. This role is central to supporting the Head Coach in delivering the club’s football philosophy, performance objectives, and the day‑to‑day operation of the team. This is a great opportunity to contribute across training design and delivery, tactical planning, player development, and match preparation. Working as part of an multidisciplinary team, the Assistant Coach will help foster a high‑performance environment that reflects the club’s identity and supports its long‑term ambitions. What you can expect to be involved in Coaching & Training Delivery Support the design and delivery of high-quality training sessions aligned to the club’s football philosophy, game model and weekly tactical plan Lead and support unit and positional coaching within team sessions Contribute to the planning and execution of periodised training programmes in...

About The Role   Job Title:  Foundation Development Phase Coach (Casual) Department:  Academy Location:  Dimensions / Alsager / Norton / Keele / Roe Lane Reports to:  Head of Coaching / Youth Phase Lead Coach ROLE SUMMARY To coach and develop players primarily within the Foundation Phase (U8–U11), supporting their long-term development and progression along the player pathway. The role contributes to preparing young players for the highest levels of professional football by delivering a high-quality coaching programme aligned with the Club’s philosophy and performance plan. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Work collaboratively with the Lead Foundation Phase Coach to support the development of players aged 8–11. Contribute to and deliver a comprehensive player development programme that maximises opportunities for young players to reach their full potential, in line with the...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Performance department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Performance Scientist. This is an excellent role for someone who is detail-driven, solution focused and proactive, who demonstrates a strong commitment to professional excellence. Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead the collection, management and reporting of Men’s First Team performance data (training, match and rehab) to support coaching, medical and performance decision‑making. Deliver real‑time GPS and heart‑rate feedback during training to ensure physical objectives are met and injury risk is mitigated. Design and implement data‑driven recovery strategies to optimise player availability across congested fixture schedules. Identify performance trends and produce clear visual insights to strengthen communication between players, coaches and practitioners. Lead internal research and development...

Job Description Stockport county FC are seeking host families who can provide accommodation for Academy players aged 16-18 years. Our ideal host family provision will be able to offer young players a stable, safe and comfortable family environment. Young players like all young people require support to ensure good mental health and wellbeing, for elite youth footballers this is also imperative to their performance on the pitch. At Stockport County FC we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment for player growth and development. We want our players to fulfil their potential as people and players. Requirements: - You will be located within a 5-mile radius of our training facility (M31 1AE). - You should offer good quality accommodation, including a private bedroom for the player with the relevant amenities. - Other requirements are the provision of healthy nutritious meals, access to laundry, and wifi. - Full and part time accommodation will be required...