Job Description
Sunderland AFC are looking to recruit a Physical Performance Coach (SAFC Women’s Football) to take the lead on the delivery of the strength and conditioning programme for the Women’s First Team playing squad.
Reporting to the General Manager of Women’s Football, you will work in conjunction with the performance and medical team and contribute to the continuation of the development and implementation of Sunderland AFC Women Long-Term Plan.
Club Responsibilities
* Continually work towards the Club’s corporate strategic goals
* Communicate, promote and protect the Club values to enhance a service centered ethos and celebrate what makes SAFC unique
* Attend all professional development events and actively engage in a personal development plan and integrated appraisal process
* Ensure compliance with all the policies and procedures contained within the Staff Handbook, paying regard to the Equal Opportunity, Dignity at Work and Health & Safety and security policies
* Ensure the Club’s Safeguarding rules and regulations are adhered to at all times in accordance with current legislation.
Core Responsibilities / Accountabilities
* Design, deliver and monitor the provision of high functioning sports science support to the Women’s 1st Team playing squad to facilitate the ongoing physical development of the players
* Lead on the delivery of the gym-based strength and conditioning programming within the Women’s First Team
* Utilise an evidence-informed approach to ensure the sport science support is structured and periodised to meet the needs of the players at different stages of their physical development
* Work in collaboration to constantly assess/evaluate/adapt the operation of the sport science support programme, to ensure it consistently meets its stated objectives, as well as positively contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the performance and medical domain, the women’s team, and the wider organisation
* Activities will include but will not be limited to, the delivery of on-field and gym-based conditioning sessions to players, providing sport science support to coaching staff in the planning and delivery of onfield sessions, supporting with the rehabilitation of injured players, monitoring player wellness, supporting the analysis of GPS data and disseminating key information to players and staff
* Actively engage with continuing professional development and work with the Head of Performance and Medical to maintain an up-to-date personal development plan
* Support the Professional Game Academy Performance Team.
Person Specification
Essential
* Candidates must hold a Batchelors degree (or equivalent) in sports science or a related discipline
* Hold or working towards a UK Strength & Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC) credential
* Have sound understanding of the key principals of physical development in female, adult and youth athletes
* You will be expected to undertake any specific training or Continued Professional Development to maintain your qualifications and/or as organised by the Club
* This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and the successful candidate must be in possession of an up-to date FA Safeguarding certificate and full UK driving licence.
Desirable
* Be a UKAD Clean Sport Advisor
* The Football Association Level 2 Emergency Aid in Football
* An MSc in Strength and Conditioning or postgraduate related
* Additional S&C related qualifications (for example NSCA/BWLA/FA Level 3)
* To be a BASES Accredited Sport Scientist
Equal Opportunities
Sunderland AFC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of treating all employees and job applicants equally. Our aim is that all colleagues should be able to work in an environment free from discrimination, harassment and bullying.
Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable adults
Sunderland AFC recognises that the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults is of paramount importance within the organisation. Sunderland AFC owes a duty of care to safeguard all children and vulnerable adults involved in activities as organised by the football club. Sunderland AFC will ensure that safety and protection is given to all children and vulnerable adults involved in activities through adherence to the Safeguarding guidelines adopted by the Club.
Tagged as: Coach, Full Time, women's football
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