First Team Physical Performance Coach

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Rochdale AFC Ltd Full time

**JOB TITLE**: First Team Physical Performance Coach

**REPORTING TO**: First Team Head Coach

**LOCATION**: Platt Lane Training Ground (M14 7UU), plus home and away fixture locations

**HOURS**: Full time

**REMUNERATION**: Circa £30,000 per annum

**ROLE DESCRIPTION**:
Founded in 1907, Rochdale AFC is an established professional football club, who will compete in The National League for the 2024/25 season, alongside FA Cup and FA Trophy knockout competition commitments. We are involved in a broad range of sporting, commercial, and charitable activities, with a controlling stake in the club recently acquired by The Ogden Family.

To strengthen and further develop our technical staff, we are looking to recruit a First Team Physical Performance Coach, who ideally will have previous experience in a similar role. The role will be full time, covering all first team activity, including but not limited to training, fixtures, and player rehabilitation. This is a great opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team in a senior football environment.

**PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Play a leading role on matchday. This includes but is not limited to physical preparation of the matchday squad, nutrition, hydration, and post-match conditioning when/if required.
- Play a key role alongside the wider technical staff in training session design, including leading activation, warm ups, and other elements of sessions where necessary.
- Play a key role in leading gym-based strength and conditioning sessions to cater for both the full squad, and individual players where necessary.
- Work in close partnership with sports therapy staff regarding injury management, rehabilitation, and return to play pathways, etc..
- Monitor the internal and external training loads of the first team squad and advise on the current status of the squad to the rest of the first team staff.
- Oversee the collection, collation, and distribution of GPS player training and matchday data.
- Oversee physical performance testing of players at regular intervals throughout the season.
- Co-ordinate the stock/ordering of nutrition support through the club’s supplement partners.
- Periodic communication with Academy staff to ensure continuity of provision across first team and Academy.
- Commitment to undertaking continual professional development in order to maintain an up to date understanding of best practice.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**:
**ESSENTIALS**

Sport Science degree, or equivalent.

Experience in a professional sport environment.

Proficiency with platforms such as Catapult.

Knowledge of football-related best practice.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Team player, with the ability to work independently.

Able to work unsociable hours.

**‘NICE TO HAVE’S’**

MSc in a physical performance related field.

First team football experience.

Expertise in a range of relevant software.

Maintaining knowledge of latest developments.

Able to cultivate positive relationships quickly.

Ability to lead and develop a small team.

Based in or around Greater Manchester.

**From time to time, the successful applicant may be asked to assist with activity essential to club operations that is not outlined in the above day to day duties. The successful applicant must carry out his/her duties with due regard for Rochdale Association Football Club Limited policies and procedures, and act in the best interest of Rochdale Association Football Club Limited at all times.**

**The successful applicant must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations.**

**The Rochdale AFC family is wholly committed to safeguarding, and promoting the welfare and safety of young people. We fully expect our Board, employees, and volunteers to demonstrate and communicate this commitment at all times. As such, a DBS check will be required in order to undertake this post.**

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/06/2024
Expected start date: 01/07/2024

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