Job Description and Person Specification
Job Title : First Team Fitness Coach
Department: Sports Science & Medical
Responsible To: Head of Sports Medicine and Football Manager
Responsible For: Part-time fitness/sports science staff & interns
Contract: Full time - Please note, this role will include working bank holidays and weekends
Salary: Based on experience
Start Date of Role: 26th June 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
Varied working hours based on the variability and demands for such role in a professional football. Travel May be required in relation to fixtures; meetings and other events in connection with performance of the duties detailed below.
Main Responsibilities:
Capture and analyse data to assist with the performance outcomes of the team thus providing appropriate reports to management staff.
To assist in and promote the optimal physical preparation of players through the delivery and development of conditioning programmes and physiological analysis.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering a high performance training environment to players and coaches.
Attend all 1st team fixtures.
Key Tasks Of The Role:
Provide a fitness programme which caters for all first team players incorporating both group and individual sessions.
Work with the club medical staff to promote the fitness programme, nutrition, prehab and recovery programmes among all players.
Ensure health and safety is to the highest standard and that players are advised on the effective and safe use of all equipment.
Take responsibility for the maintenance, repair and security of fitness equipment.
To liaise with the first team sports therapist and club doctor in terms of the club-wide medical function.
Devise individual programmes as and when required to ensure all players maximise their performance.
Maintain personal qualifications to the levels required for the role.
Deliver reports / data to other departments as necessary.
Attend departmental meetings to feedback on progress and plan/discuss future work developments.
Develop appropriate communication methods to inform and educate players.
Promotion of recovery after training and competition.
Such other duties may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post and to assist the Technical Board in the fulfilment of its objectives.
The post holder shares with all colleagues the responsibility:
i. for making suggestions to improve the working environment and contribute to positive employee relations within their area of work
ii. to cooperate with measures introduced to ensure there is equality of opportunity in employment and sports equity;
iii. for developing personal Knowledge for the benefit of yourself and the Academy
iv. for monitoring and evaluating personal and support staff performance in terms of activities and projects delivered
v. for complying with the Company Policy requirements for Equal opportunities, Racial Equality, Sex Discrimination and Disability
vi. to comply with all aspects of the Club Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements and, in addition, for post holders with a management responsibility to encourage their staff to ensure that they also comply with all aspects of these arrangements.
About The Candidate
Qualifications & Experience:
Undergraduate degree level in Sports Science or relevant field.
An understanding of professional football.
Minimum 1 year experience within professional football or other professional sporting environment.
Competent in Microsoft.
Eligible to work in the UK with a full UK Driving Licence.
Personal Skills:
Trustworthy, reliable & punctual.
Hard-working.
Demonstrates good initiative.
Ability to work calmly under pressure.
Ability to work in a fast-paced & ever changing environment.
Shows a professional manner when representing the club.
Ability to support decision making with clear underpinning.
High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
Motivated to progress and develop.
Demonstrates a good CPD strategy.
N.B. This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.The Club reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing. Please note that you share with us the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of your post.
CLOSING DATE: Midday on Tuesday 17th June 2025
INTERVIEW DATE: Candidates who have been selected for interview will be contacted with interviews being conducted on Thursday 19th June 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.
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