СШАPhysical Performance Coach
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Deliver on-field physical preparation, speed development, and recovery to support individual and team athlete performance within a professional women's sports team.
Обязанности
- The Physical Performance Coach, working within the wider performance department, will support the Director of Performance in creating a high-performance culture driven by an individualized, player-centred approach and a commitment to individual and team development. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality on-field physical preparation, speed development and recovery, aligning it with the team's periodisation model. Working closely with the Director of Performance and wider High Performance team, the Performance Coach will support the implementation of the club’s physical performance strategy through the delivery of training, monitoring, and athlete development initiatives.
- As part of a multidisciplinary Performance and Medical team, the successful candidate will communicate effectively with High Performance and Medical staff to support training delivery, athlete management, and performance planning. The role will contribute practical insights into physical preparation, training load management, and athlete readiness to support performance outcomes, reduce injury risk, and facilitate the long-term athletic development of players. All aspects of the role will be delivered in alignment with the performance philosophy and periodization model established by the Director of Performance.
- In collaboration with the Director of Performance, deliver high-quality coaching across on-field physical preparation and training sessions, ensuring exercises are delivered with appropriate technical detail, intent, and coaching standards that support performance outcomes and player development.
- Work closely with the Director of Performance to support the delivery of the on-field periodization plan, using training load, monitoring, and performance data to inform session delivery, evaluate athlete responses, and adapt training in line with athlete readiness and training / match demands.
- Collaborate with the High Performance team to develop players' movement quality, speed, acceleration, deceleration, and change-of-direction capabilities through the delivery of targeted on-field interventions aligned with individual player needs and performance objectives.
- Contributing to the collection, interpretation, and application of performance data to inform athlete development.
- Collaborate with the High Performance team to support the design, delivery, and monitoring of individual physical development programmes, including off-season programs, ensuring alignment with performance objectives and long-term athlete development goals.
- Assist the Strength and Conditioning Performance Coach and Return-to-Play Performance Coach with the delivery of gym-based strength and conditioning programmes, ensuring consistency between on-field and gym-based interventions.
- Support the planning and delivery of performance strategies during travel and competition periods, including travel preparation, recovery implementation, player monitoring, and schedule adjustments to optimize player readiness and performance throughout the season.
- Actively support community, commercial, and club initiatives where appropriate.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and the ongoing advancement of applied performance practice.
- Enforce team standards, policies, and league regulations applicable to players and staff.
Требования
- BSc/BA in Exercise/Sports Science (or a related discipline)
- MSc in Strength & Conditioning, Sports Science, Data Science, or a related discipline (strongly desired)
- CPSS and/or CSCS or UKSCA or equivalent
Условия
- Fully funded comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401K plan
- Flexible PTO policy
- Paid Parental Leave
- Catered breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages
- Complimentary tickets to home games
- In addition to the benefits above, this role has a pay range between $90,000 and $100,000 annually.
- is committed to building an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and fosters belonging. We believe our differences make us stronger, and we are proud to build a team that reflects the communities we serve.
Другое
- At , we are building a world-class organization that uses sport to drive equity. One of the most valuable women’s sports teams in the world, we are redefining how sport, entertainment, and purpose intersect.
- Our vision is to create engaging and unique experiences that bring our mission to life while building a sustainable, high-growth business. We lead with passion, innovation, and a commitment to doing things differently.
- We are stronger together, have more impact together, and have more fun together.
- Strong understanding of soccer-specific periodization principles and the ability to interpret GPS and performance data to inform coaching and performance decisions
- Experience working with performance data systems, including GPS (e.g., Catapult), athlete management systems, and force/strength diagnostics (e.g., VALD)
- Proven experience working in an elite or high-performance sport environment, ideally within professional female football or comparable team sports, for more than 3 years.
- Proven experience delivering high-quality on-field physical preparation, including conditioning, speed development, warm-ups, within an elite team sport environment.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop movement quality, acceleration, deceleration, speed, and change-of-direction capabilities within a performance programme.
- Experience supporting match day performance operations, including pre-match preparation, warm-up delivery, player readiness activities, and post-match recovery and conditioning implementation.
- Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) or the ability to get the accreditation within the next 6 months.
- Strong understanding of football game models, sports science, and related disciplines, including their impact on athletic performance
- High level of organization and attention to detail, with the proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data insights into clear, actionable information for coaches, High Performance staff, and athletes.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and influence within a multidisciplinary high-performance team. With a clear commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Experience of working within the NWSL
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) qualification
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and innovation.
- Experience of working with AMS (e.g., Kitman)
- Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy and the ability to build positive relationships with athletes.
- Strong commitment to personal development and training