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Womens and Academy Performance Coach
Derby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English Football following their promotion from League One in the 2023/24 season, and is under the management of Head Coach Paul Warne. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014, and a Women’s side competing in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, in the summer of 2022. Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.
Derby County Football Club has an exciting opportunity to support our Women’s First Team and Academy Physical Performance Department as a Women’s and Academy Performance Coach.
The successful candidate will lead the programming and delivery of fitness, conditioning, and sports Science strategies to the Women’s Team under the support of the Academy Physical Performance Department and support provision in a joint role as a Physical Performance Coach in the Youth Development and Foundation phases.
The Women’s and Academy Physical Performance Coach will primarily provide football's best sports science and strength and conditioning support to all Women's Team and academy players and staff.
The successful candidate must ensure the Women’s Team players are available and can play at the highest physical level while maximising their athletic potential.
This will be a joint role involving support, involvement, and engagement within the Academy Department to ensure alignment, CPD, and support. Delivery will be specifically to the Youth Development and Foundation phase teams; however, the priority will be to Lead the Women’s team provision.
Key Responsibilities:
To lead the programming and delivery of Fitness & Conditioning strategies on and off-field to the Women’s Team. Secondary delivery is as instructed to the FP/YDP Academy teams, as required by the Lead Academy Performance Coach or Academy Performance Coach.
Under the authority of the Lead Academy Performance Coach, be responsible for all physical and physiological testing for Women's Team players. Support the delivery of screening and profiling to the FP/YDP.
Oversee the GPS reporting strategy for the Women’s Team, communicating information gained to the Coaching Staff and Medical Team. Support GPS services to the YDP.
Ensure all Women's Team players can train and play matches at peak performance.
In collaboration with the Women’s Coaching Staff, plan the weekly timetable, maximising player performance support.
Ensure all Women's individual and team performance testing is performed with data collected and stored.
Support any maturation or athletic development delivery and S&C requirements as directed by the FP/YDP Academy Performance Coach.
Work with the wider medical team to provide an integrated approach to performance enhancement regarding injury rehabilitation and return to training/play criteria.
Assist the Medical team, when necessary, in delivering athletic rehabilitation to injured players.
Support and complete duties as required in the off-season and preparation for the in-season.
Note and record each player's athletic progress and physical development, understanding specific requirements subsequently influencing the programming afterwards. Ensure that documentation is required where necessary, following club/league requirements.
Enthusiastically commit to the wider coaching staff, sports science and medical team to provide an integrated approach to performance enhancement.
Personal characteristics and experience:
Previous experience providing Strength and Conditioning support to players, athletes or coaches to improve performance.
Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating strength and conditioning programmes.
Knowledge of and ability to construct strength, power and endurance-based gym and field-based training programmes.
Knowledge of and ability to coach and integrate football skills and techniques into strength and conditioning sessions where appropriate.
Ability to implement innovative ideas, problem solve, make decisions and work under pressure within strict time frames.
Good IT skills with the ability to use computer-based programmes to fulfil the role of the job.
Awareness or experience of GPS use (GPS management & loading applied experience – desirable).
Documented evidence of CPD.
Previous postgraduate experience in professional sport.
Essential Qualifications
Holds or is enrolled in (or equivalent to) a (1) BSc Strength and Conditioning or (2) BSc Sports Science and Level 3 Personal Trainer Coach as set out by the Register of Exercise Professionals or (3) UKSCA’s trainer qualification.
Desirable Qualifications
ITMMIF or willing to complete
Salary is dependent on experience.
This is a full-time position, working 35 hours per week. Due to the demands of a professional football environment, working evenings and weekends is required.
Everything we do as a Club is built around the three pillars of stability, integrity and progress.
Our core values are:
We are proud of who we are and what we do
We are positive, inspired and passionate
We are ambitious and driven
We are prepared, honest and humble
We are the heartbeat of our community
We are the club of opportunity
Derby County employee benefits include:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Two complimentary staff season tickets
Two complimentary staff away memberships
20% discount at DCFC Megastore
Company Pension with Aviva
Discounts with select Club partners and sponsors
Healthshield Cash Health Plan to support employee health and well-being and Perks for great deals and discounts
Participating in our employee forum, ‘The Herd’
Training and development opportunities
Access to programmes and volunteering opportunities with Derby County Community Trust
Subsidised lunchtime meals at Moor Farm
Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.
Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity.
To apply for this role, please complete an application form, which can be found HERE.
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More information can be found at https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/jobsandcareers
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 04 August 2024. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.