Casual Academy Physical Performance Coach

Location: Gotham

Casual Academy Physical Performance Coach When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club Women as Casual Academy Physical Performance Coach! Contract Type:
Casual Hours Per Week:
Casual Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at LCFCW? About

The Role & Who Were Scouting Were on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Casual Academy Physical Performance Coach to join our team  Casual Academy Physical Performance Coach, youll play a key role in planning and delivering physical performance sessions aligned to a physical curriculum to the academy age group, primarily under 14s and under 16s. You'll also be present for scheduled pitch-based and gym-based training sessions as well as matches played by the designated academy age groups.

Your responsibilities will include:
Support the development and delivery of sports science programmes to enhance player performance and availability. Conduct physical profiling and monitor player workloads using gym data and GPS systems to inform training decisions. Assist with planning and delivering gym, pitch-based, conditioning, warm-up, recovery, and rehabilitation-support sessions. Work closely with the Medical Department to support injury rehabilitation and return-to-training processes. Contribute to a high-performance culture aligned with the Clubs four-corner player development model.

Operate as part of a multi-disciplinary team, uphold safeguarding responsibilities, and complete ad-hoc duties as required. The ideal candidate will have significant experience working in Physical Performance Coaching and youll need to bring the following skills and experience to the table:
Personal Attributes Practical, flexible, innovative, and highly organised with strong interpersonal skills Self-motivated, resilient, professional, and able to work independently or within a team Focused on individual player development, leadership, and continuous self-improvement Committed to equality, diversity, and the long-term development of the womens game Experience Experience in elite, high-performance environments within multidisciplinary sports science and medical teams Delivering S&C sessions, monitoring and evaluating performance, and supporting match-day preparation Maintaining accurate records and supporting injury prevention and rehabilitation processes Coaching, educating, and managing workloads of young players Communication & Teamwork Excellent communicator able to build trusted relationships with players, parents/guardians, and staff Collaborative team player with strong time management, confidentiality, and decision-making skills Technical & Professional Skills High attention to detail, strong IT skills, and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines Willingness to work evenings/weekends and travel independently Essential Qualifications BSc in Sports Science (or related) Recognised Strength & Conditioning qualification (e.g. UKSCA pathway, BA WLA Leaders Award) UKSCA or ASCC accreditation FA DBS, FA Safeguarding Children Certificate, FA Level 2 EFAIF UKAD Clean Sport Advisor Desirable MSc in Strength & Conditioning or related discipline BASES accreditation Experience in academy or professional womens football and working with children/adolescents If you're excited about making a difference and contributing to the Clubs success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About The Club Knowing some of the history of LCFCW helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Club are renowned for. In May 2021, LCFC Women were promoted to the FA Womens Super League. From its formation in 2004, the Club was run on an amateur and semi-professional basis with support from Leicester City Football Club.

In August 2020, the Club turned professional after being acquired by King Power International Leicester Citys parent company and realigned as a core team in Leicester Citys football operation. Benefits Package Our people are the lifeblood of…