24 first team physical performance coach jobs found

About The Role   Contribute towards Cardiff City’s Performance and Medical Departments vision of optimising player availability and physical performance through elite, integrated, evidence-based physical performance support, specifically working with First Team players. About The Candidate Ensuring the day-to-day implementation of individual physical performance support to First Team players; ensuring that each player’s individual physical priorities are targeted, driven by objective profiling. Lead the monitoring and analysis of physical performance data, working to ensure that this data is used to optimise on-field and gym-based training practices through the production of comprehensive physical performance reports. Ensure the implementation of player monitoring and testing systems (performance, development, workload, and response), generating insights used to...

The FA's Para Division are looking for two Physical Performance Coaches; one to support the development of physical performance for men's Cerebral Palsy (CP) team and one to support the men's Deaf team, inclusive of on- and off-camp delivery. These will be Casual contracts, initially running until 31st July 2027, with an anticipated circa. 30 days/100 hours of work per full season. The contract is home based, however national and international travel will be required. First stage interviews will be held week commencing the 11th May, online. Second stage practical assessments will be held on camp on 31st May.   What will you do? Provide individualised strength and conditioning programming to players based on game, position and individual development demands Weekly connection with players around training progression Regular connection to squad multi-disciplinary team Develop game-format-specific profiling measures to evidence progress in relevant...

About the role We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Physical Performance Coach to join the Liverpool FC Women’s First Team performance department. This is a primarily field-based, delivery-focused role responsible for the planning, delivery, and review of physical performance support across all training phases. Reporting to the Head of Performance, the successful candidate will work as a core member of the first team multidisciplinary team (MDT), designing and delivering individualised and team-based physical programmes that maximise player availability and enhance physical performance capabilities. They will work in close collaboration with an embedded Physical Performance Coach, with clear boundaries of responsibility between the two roles. The role carries a lead responsibility for sports science and physical performance within the first team environment, including oversight of monitoring systems, periodisation planning, and contribution to injury...

JOB TITLE: Women's Academy — GK Coach (U13 — U12) LOCATION: Cobham — Chelsea FC Training Ground, plus travel to ETC games amammes CONTRACT: Part time, Fixed Term Contract — 10 Hours per week — 3 days from 7 as required by team schedule.  Closing date: 7th April We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.  The Opportunity This is a great opportunity to join a leading team. The role involves delivering relevant, high-quality training sessions across the age groups you work with, while leading and supporting the implementation of the Women's clear playing philosophy across the squad.  Key Responsibilities • Works closely with the Academy Goalkeeping Lead to successfully deliver the Chelsea...

The Role We are looking for an  Academy Football Analyst  on a  casual basis  to assist in providing insightful and deliverable performance analysis within our Academy. In this exciting role, you'll support and drive standards across all analysis processes at our club's highly reputable sites - Hale End and Sobha Realty Training Ground; and you will be entrusted to follow and develop our Academy's relevant analytics processes and workflows, ensuring alignment and optimal standards of quality are achieved. You'll be encouraged to play a role in a range of collaborative projects and receive valuable individual development and work directly with high-level practitioners from across our club. Please note: this is a seasonal casual role based on 10-20 hours a week.   Who we are We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history,  here...

Lincoln City FC are seeking a physical performance coach (rehab/S&C) to lead the strength and conditioning provision and end-stage rehabilitation process.  This unique role bridges the gap between the sport science and the medical departments looking to maximise physical performance of players in multiple settings.   Details Lincoln City FC is seeking a Physical Performance Coach (Rehab/S&C) to lead the strength and conditioning provision and end-stage rehabilitation process.  This unique role bridges the gap between the sport science and the medical departments looking to maximise physical performance of players in multiple settings.   Roles & responsibilities   Lead the design and delivery of strength and conditioning programmes (pre-training sessions and post-training sessions) for all players to optimise physical performance Work closely with the first team sport scientist to utilise testing data to...

Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 40 Hours Full Time Location: Sheffield United Training Academy and various opposition clubs Department: Academy Elite Performance Line Manager: Head of Academy Elite Performance Rate of Pay: Up to £29,725 per annum, depending on experience Post Reference: AC042026-PAPPC All applicants are required to complete our official application form, found on our website's vacancy page.  Sheffield United FC Academy are committed to being one of the best and innovative developers of talent in the country; to Out Run, Out Fight, Out Play the opposition. To contribute to this ambition, the Elite Performance Team are looking to recruit a passionate and knowledgeable physical performance coach to join our team. The successful candidate, as part of the academy performance team, will be responsible for creating and delivering the physical performance development programme for...

Position Summary: Atlanta United FC is seeking an Academy Fitness Coach responsible for on-field fitness, strength training, and load prescription and monitoring to progress players through the Development Pathway. This role blends Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) principles with evidence-based training methodologies to build resilient, well-rounded athletes. The Fitness Coach will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary performance, medical, and technical team to support player health, physical development, and football-specific fitness. The professional plays a crucial role in implementing our development and training philosophies throughout all on-field applications, as well as during matches, domestic travel, and off-season programming. We seek a creative mind who has the courage to innovate and try new ideas, and who wants to be a part of an integrated high-performance team. This position is based at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground...

About the job Job Summary Established in 1999, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC is Pennsylvania’s oldest professional soccer team and one of the longest-operating pro soccer teams in the United States. The team plays its home games at Highmark Stadium, which opened in 2013 as a team-owned, soccer-specific stadium in Pittsburgh’s South Shore neighborhood. The team is an original member of the USL Championship, which began play in 2011 and has grown to become the world’s largest second-division pro soccer league. The Riverhounds Development Academy (RDA) serves more than 3,500 players across three locations and is supported by the club’s state-of-the-art training facility, which boasts an indoor field and two outdoor fields for year-round development. Together, these programs provide a clear pathway from youth soccer to professional opportunities. The Riverhounds Development Academy is seeking a visionary, high-capacity Academy Executive Director to...

Job Location:      Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ Contract Type:   Student Placement Period : August 2026 to June 2027 Deadline:             19th April 2026 Who we are: We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites - brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.  We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground. About this placement: Full-time Masters by Research enrolment with student placement. 12 – 18...

NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS, PLEASE.  Thanks for your interest! Due to the volume of applications, we’re unable to respond to individual status inquiries. If selected to move forward, you’ll hear from our HR team at Nashville Soccer Club. POSITION OVERVIEW The Performance Scientist supports player availability and performance by leading sport science data operations, monitoring, reporting, and applied insights that inform training, recovery, and return-to-performance decisions. This role reports directly to the Director of High Performance and works in close collaboration to define the path forward for key initiatives. The Performance Scientist will be provided autonomy to determine the best execution plan, while ensuring alignment with coaching, performance, and medical priorities. RESPONSIBILITIES Own end-to-end sports science data operations (collection, QA/QC, documentation, and governance) across performance data streams. Lead training and...

TITLE:  Performance Internship (Educational) CLUB:  Seattle Sounders FC DEPARTMENT:  Sounders Performance REPORTS TO:  Performance Coach TYPE:  Internship; eligible for academic credit. DURATION:  Commitment of at least 12 weeks   OUR CLUB 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 soccer.   POSITION SUMMARY   Seattle Sounders FC...

ABOUT OUR COMPANY The Philadelphia Union operates and competes in Major League Soccer, the top professional league in the United States. Youth development is the core of our mission and the heart of our passion. The Philadelphia Union Academy program is free of charge, so Philadelphia’s future players of promise have an opportunity to pursue their passions without the burden of paying to play. Selection into the program is a true accomplishment and the major step in a player’s path to Subaru Park.   The innovative Philadelphia Union Academy program is deeply based in sport science and performance and follows best practices in coaching education. It includes three developmental phases: Junior Academy (U9 - U12), Mid Academy (U13 - U15), Senior Academy (U16 - U18) and targeted scouting as needed as it relates to Philadelphia Union II (NCAA, MLS Next Pro, USL). At all ages, our players are asked to lead by example and embrace the ethos and culture of...

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...

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,...

About The Role Cheltenham Town F.C. is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our Academy as a  Foundation Phase Cell Lead Coach , working with players in the Under 9 – Under 12 age groups, including pre-academy. With Key Responsibilities for Under 11 - Under 12 Cell. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the technical, tactical and holistic development of players within the Foundation Phase, ensuring delivery of the Club’s coaching curriculum in line with our playing and coaching philosophy. Key responsibilities include: Planning and delivering high-quality training sessions aligned to individual learning plans (ILPs) Supporting the development of players across technical, physical, psychological and social areas Leading and supporting a team of coaches within the phase Delivering a varied and competitive games programme that maximises playing time...

About The Role   Role Summary   To coach and support female players holistic development aged between 8-16, within our Girls Elite Centres. To follow, implement and/or adapt a 30-week training syllabus as set by the Girl's Programme Manager. Key Job Outcomes   To complete reports which will provide players with feedback on their technical, tactical, physical and psychological performance. To assist with developmental fixtures which normally take place within the school holiday periods. To complete and log accurate player attendance records to each session. To attend CPD events in order to continually develop you own personal skills and knowledge alongside utilising and implementing these skills to improve the quality of GEC delivery.         About The Candidate...