59 head of physical performance jobs found

ABOUT US: Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC, Real Monarchs, and the RSL Academy are united by a shared mission of winning together through development. We are committed to building world-class teams by investing in people—developing players, staff, and leaders through collaboration, innovation, and a high-performance culture. If you’re passionate about sport, science, and leadership, we invite you to grow your career with Utah Soccer. SUMMARY Real Salt Lake is seeking a highly experienced, collaborative sports medicine leader to serve as the Head of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer. This individual will develop, coordinate, and administer a comprehensive medical, sports therapy, injury-reduction, and rehabilitation program for RSL. As Head Athletic Trainer, this role oversees the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room and manages the 1st-team medical staff. This will manage and facilitate all orthopedic treatments, therapy, and...

About Us The Utah Royals FC, Real Salt Lake (RSL), and RSL Training Academy are dedicated to the growth and success of soccer in Utah. The Utah Royals FC is committed to empowerment, while RSL represents the state with pride and fosters a winning culture. The RSL Training Academy nurtures young athletes and instills values of discipline and teamwork. Together, they are committed to inspiring the soccer culture of Utah and creating lasting impressions one winning experience at a time. Summary Real Salt Lake is seeking an experienced Return to Play / Rehabilitation & Performance Coach to bridge the gap between clinical rehabilitation and full first team reintegration for injured players. The role bridges the sports medicine and performance departments, designing and delivering gym and on-field rehabilitation programs while collaborating with medical staff and the sports scientist to guide load management and recovery. When rehab demands are lower, the coach will...

Be part of our journey... Location: Staplewood Campus Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs and Adults Barred List What is the role? We are looking for someone to work within the Academy Sports Medicine & Science department for Southampton Football Club who wants to be a part of a progressive, interdisciplinary team promoting the health and well-being of the players. You will actively contribute to a department that is viewed as a centre of excellence in injury and illness prevention, injury management and cutting-edge medical and science research development. What will you be doing? You will lead in providing a first-class physiotherapy and injury prevention service to all under-21s players in the Professional Development Phase, organising, developing and implementing the best methods of injury prevention, performance enhancement, rehabilitation, care and advice. You will also assist, when required...

Position: All Abilities Program Coordinator Reports To: Recreational, All Abilities, and Community Director Type of Position: Part-time/Seasonal Contract Salary: Based on Experience/Qualifications Start Date: 2026 Outdoor Season (June 2026) Pickering Football Club is a forward-thinking organization which develops and delivers sustainable programs on and off the field to develop players through a proven systematic curriculum which is age and ability specific. Pickering Football Club is home to 3,500 players including 225 high performance and 550 competitive players. Pickering Football Club's All Abilities soccer programs offer children and youth with intellectual and/or physical disabilities an opportunity to participate in specially designed recreational opportunities. Every child deserves a chance to build lasting friendships, make memories and feel like they belong. The All-Abilities team strives for an inclusive environment where no child is noticed for their...

Heart of Midlothian Football Club has an exciting opportunity for a Sport Scientist to work with our U19s squad. The Sport Scientist will lead a program of sport science support services, including on-pitch and gym-based delivery, GPS load monitoring and fitness testing for our U19s squad. You will play an essential role in the players’ preparation for matches and will be required to attend all U19s fixtures, both home and away. If you have previous experience of providing Sport Science services within a professional team sport environment, have a degree in Sport Science or related discipline, are highly motivated and passionate about working with and developing young athletes - we would love to hear from you. U19s Sport Scientist Responsibilities: • Implement our long-term athletic development framework to support young athletes in preparing for the physical demands of full-time professional football. • Liaise with the Head of Academy Performance to design...

TITLE:  Athletic Training Internship (Educational) CLUB:  Seattle Sounders FC DEPARTMENT:  Sounders Medical REPORTS TO:  Head Athletic Trainer REQUIRED:  Enrolled in Master of Science program; eligible for academic credit                          SUMMARY Seattle Sounders FC is a progressive high performing collection of people who strive to achieve the highest levels of our sport while making a transformative impact in our communities in the best soccer city in America. Our culture is focused on serving one of the most passionate sports fan bases in North America who are invested in the Sounders as much for our commitment to making a positive impact in our communities as they are for winning the 2019 MLS Cup and 2022 CONCACAF Champions League on home soil. We exist to create special moments like these, where we enrich lives and unify our fans and city through...

Position :                                   Senior Manager-Social Platforms CLTFC Department:                            Digital Media Reporting Relationship:       Reports to the Senior Director of Content/Head of Content Status:                                        Full-Time (Exempt)   About Charlotte FC Charlotte Football Club is the Major League Soccer Club in the Carolinas. The Club’s mission is to be a unifying force that is bigger than one city and encourage a sense of belonging through a progressive, collective, and ambitious approach that guides efforts on and off the pitch. CLTFC is committed to driving growth through the sport and community outreach. Charlotte FC...

About Us The Utah Royals FC, Real Salt Lake (RSL), and RSL Training Academy are dedicated to the growth and success of soccer in Utah. The Utah Royals FC is committed to empowerment, while RSL represents the state with pride and fosters a winning culture. The RSL Training Academy nurtures young athletes and instills values of discipline and teamwork. Together, they are committed to inspiring the soccer culture of Utah and creating lasting impressions one winning experience at a time. Summary An integrated member of the Real Salt Lake Health and Performance team, the Athletic Trainer will provide daily, on-site, evidence based therapy and athletic training services to the athletes of RSL. Utilizing a collaborative approach, alongside a multi-disciplined staff, provide therapy at the state of the art, RSL Zion’s Bank Training Center in Herriman, UT. Responsibilities Include: Provide therapy and Athletic Training services utilizing evidence-based methods for...

TITLE:  Athletic Trainer- Development Academy DEPARTMENT:  Team Operations REPORTS TO:   Head Athletic Trainer FLSA:  Full Time, Salaried; Exempt   WHAT SETS YOU APART You are a nationally certified and state licensed athletic trainer seeking a full-time athletic trainer role where you can provide coverage for the MLS NEXT teams. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who values teamwork and collaboration to develop further as an athletic trainer. Our culture is one of fostering learning and development. This is an ideal position for recent graduates or those seeking for opportunities/experience working at a high-level soccer club and high-performance staff. In this position, you will gain valuable exposure to the performance side of our department while performing duties in line with the medical team’s unified vision.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   ● Develop and implement...

TITLE: Academy Formation Strength & Conditioning Coach   DEPARTMENT: Team Operations   REPORTS TO: Academy Head of Strength & Conditioning  FLSA: Exempt, Full-time        WHAT SETS YOU APART  The Academy Formation Strength & Condition Coach manages and supports the Formation age groups in their daily training and weekend games.  The coach coordinates all training and game activities with soccer and medical staff and has a special focus on the physical preparation, recovery, and development of the players.     DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  Design and implement safe and effective strength and conditioning programs for junior athletes Create and deliver movement literacy, proficiency, and control sessions Develop and document screening protocols for physical assessment, movement, and agility...

TITLE: Academy Formation Strength & Conditioning Coach   DEPARTMENT: Team Operations   REPORTS TO: Academy Head of Strength & Conditioning  FLSA: Exempt, Full-time        WHAT SETS YOU APART  The Academy Formation Strength & Condition Coach manages and supports the Formation age groups in their daily training and weekend games.  The coach coordinates all training and game activities with soccer and medical staff and has a special focus on the physical preparation, recovery, and development of the players.     DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  Design and implement safe and effective strength and conditioning programs for junior athletes Create and deliver movement literacy, proficiency, and control sessions Develop and document screening protocols for physical assessment, movement, and agility...

TITLE:  Athletic Trainer- Development Academy DEPARTMENT:  Team Operations REPORTS TO:  Head Athletic Trainer FLSA:  Full Time, Salaried; Exempt   WHAT SETS YOU APART You are a nationally certified and state licensed athletic trainer seeking a full-time athletic trainer role where you can provide coverage for the MLS NEXT teams. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who values teamwork and collaboration to develop further as an athletic trainer. Our culture is one of fostering learning and development. This is an ideal position for recent graduates or those seeking for opportunities/experience working at a high-level soccer club and high-performance staff. In this position, you will gain valuable exposure to the performance side of our department while performing duties in line with the medical team’s unified vision.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Develop and implement injury...

Who are we : Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected and revered names - a by-word for innovation, professionalism and community.    During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, we have been shaped and guided by our aspirational motto   Nil Satis Nisi Optimum   - nothing but the best is good enough.    One of only three clubs to have been a founder member of both the Football League and Premier League, our Men’s Senior Team has played more games in English football's top-flight than any other, winning nine league titles, five FA Cups and a European Cup Winners’ Cup.         In summer 2025, we embarked on an exciting new journey at Hill Dickinson Stadium, a world-class waterfront arena on the banks of Liverpool’s iconic River Mersey. The newest, most sustainable and most accessible stadium in the Premier League, our new home is also a state-of-the-art 365-venue for non-footballing events and conferences. On the pitch, we remain...

Every player who puts on the shirt of the Scottish National Team deserves the best on and off the pitch with an integrated focussed team behind them.    Currently, the Scottish FA Performance Services Department is looking to bring together the best innovative, insightful and collaborative team to meet these challenges.     Our vision is: ·       To be the best on and off the pitch; leading innovation and research and providing a world-class approach to the medical and performance services for our national teams whilst providing the highest standards of service at all times. Our aim is to: ·       Enable our players to be the best on and off the park ·       To provide a high-quality service allowing them to be in peak physical condition and enabling them to play for and succeed for their country ·       To work...

U.S. Soccer Overview    The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.    We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.    U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership,...

Reporting to the Head of Medical and Performance, the First Team Graduate Performance Coach will be a contributing member of performance and medical team.  During the one-year, fixed term contract, you will provide performance services to First Team players at AFC Bournemouth.  Key Responsibilities Provide training and match day support, including but not limited to nutrition, hydration, recovery and gym functions.  Maintain an organised, safe, and operable gym environment.  Assist in the delivery and support of football performance programs, including warm-up sessions, recovery protocols, and basic training preparations.   Help implement basic athletic improvement activities under supervision, focusing on player movement and fitness.   Support the collection and basic analysis of player performance data, including monitoring workload and recovery.   Use player monitoring tools to gather...

JOB PURPOSE The purpose of the role is to assist in the development and implementation of the Academy’s Sports Science plan in line with the Club’s overall strategy for developing elite players.  Focus will primarily be on the development of the following areas of support; · Strength and conditioning – pitch & gym based work. · Diet and nutrition. · Sports Science - including physiology, biomechanics, physical testing and measurement. · Overall delivery of targets and the running of Luton Town Football Club 2020 Ltd (LTFC), with particular focus on the fitness of LTFC playing staff. · To commit to the collective decisions of the Board. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  · To assist the Head of Academy Sport Science in delivering all relevant aspects in line with the Club’s strategic objectives and the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). · To work in tandem with all other...

Department:  Academy Sport Science and Medical Department Location:  Poolfoot Farm and Leisure Complex Reports to:  Head of Academy Sport Science Hours of Work: As required by the Head of Academy Sport Science, balanced with commitments of a part-time Master’s degree. Evening and weekend work expected. To qualify you must meet the requirements to complete a Master’s degree / Master’s in Research in Sport Science or Strength and Conditioning. Job Description Fleetwood Town are advertising an exciting opportunity for a person to undertake the position of Academy Sport Scientist. This role will be completed alongside and in support of completion of a fully funded Master’s Degree at one of our partner Universities. You will be part of a progressive Academy with a proven recent history of developing young players to compete in professional football through all levels of the football pyramid and regularly feature with the First...

Job Description Job Purpose: Lead, develop and deliver the Sports Science provision for Colchester United’s first team. To optimise physical performance of all players individually and collectively in readiness for match day performance and long-term player development. With a special focus on athletic development & player availability. Report to: Head of Medical & First Team Head Coach. Role and responsibilities. Co-ordinate and lead the sports science provision for the First Team. Deliver the department’s philosophy of developing athletic performance while ensuring players are physically robust to meet the demands of an EFL programme. Deliver a programme of physical assessments to measure physical capabilities & analyse progress using objective data such as GPS & force plate monitoring. To design, develop & monitor individualised strength & conditioning programmes. To plan & lead individual...