Physical Performance Coach; Placement

Coventry City Football Club is an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation with a proud heritage and a clear vision for the future. We are growing both on and off the pitch, investing in our people, our facilities, and our community. Joining us means being part of a progressive club where every role contributes to success, innovation is encouraged, and excellence is recognised. We offer the unique opportunity to work in a high-performance sporting environment while being part of a supportive, values-driven team that is shaping the next chapter of our journey.

At Coventry City, you won’t just be working for a football club, you’ll be part of a movement.

Coventry City Football Club is in search of dynamic and forward-thinking individuals (max 2 to ensure the successful candidates maximise their experiences/learning) to become part of their Academy Performance Support team on a voluntary basis for the entirety of the 2026/27 season. The chosen candidate/s will ideally be looking for a placement as part of a sandwich year on their course to collaborate with and support the Physical Performance Department across all age groups within the academy, ranging from U9 to U21.

75% of full-time Physical Performance Staffs entry point into the Academy was as a placement student or part-time member of staff (our entry level positions). Our goal is to offer an insight into the professional sports industry while encouraging candidates to consistently grow both personally and professionally. Initially, the role will involve observation and shadowing, progressing to full integration into daily departmental operations.

Further advancement opportunities will be provided based on the candidate's demonstrated trustworthiness and eagerness to learn.

• Forge and nurture connections with the Physical Performance/Medical departments and wider MDT.
• Engage in daily communication with players and MDT.
• Maintain a comprehensive record of attendance, continuing professional development (CPD), and actively participate in the coaching development program.
• Undertake both short- and long-term projects tailored to the role and your academic curriculum.
• Acquire knowledge and provide support to staff in various tasks, including but not limited to:

• Monitoring:
  Wellbeing/training and match load data using GPS & HR.
• Analysis:
  Daily/longitudinal development/performance reports.
• Gym:
  Individual & group sessions; strength/power; activation.
• Field:
  Warmups; speed; agility; conditioning; SSG; rehabilitation.
• Recovery:
  Apply MD+1/+2 strategies supporting neural, muscular and psychological recovery.
• Injury:
  Assist with prehabilitation and rehabilitation.

• Enrolled on a university degree, preferably with a sandwich year as part of the course.
• Display a growth mindset and willingness to engage in personal development.
• Be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Live within a commutable distance of the training ground.
• Be passionate about working with and developing young people.

We are dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Our Club is committed to maintaining safer recruitment practices. An enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this role.

Coventry City FC proudly champions equal opportunity! We believe in fairness for all, ensuring our recruitment and selection practices respect every individual's unique background. We warmly invite applicants from every background, celebrating diversity in race, nationality, religion, gender, age, and ability.

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