Professional Phase (U18s) Lead Physical Performance Coach in London

About The Role

We are looking for an Academy Physical Performance Coach to oversee the athletic development of our Under 18 age group, in line with the Academy Performance Plan.

In this exciting role, you'll be entrusted to diligently plan, deliver and evaluate both on-pitch and gym based athletic development sessions. You will optimize player potential by enhancing availability, maximizing physical performance, and mitigating the risk of injury.

Operating as a vital part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaboratively work with a range of colleagues to optimize the health, physical capacity and on-pitch application of our Academy players.

About The Candidate

- Minimum of 2 years’ experience coaching within a sports environment.
- Proven experience working within an elite performance environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven experience working with young players and parents, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of a range of IT applications.
- Highly motivated and committed, with the flexibility to dedicate time in line with programme schedules.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to set and maintain high standards

About The Club

AFC Wimbledon is a professional football club based in Wimbledon, London, with an astonishing history, having been reformed in 2002 to continue 135 years of Wimbledon sporting representation.

In 2020 the club returned home to Plough Lane, Wimbledon - to the brand-new Cherry Red Records Stadium - a purpose-built long-awaited modern stadium with 9,000 capacity and excellent corporate and event facilities, funded by the dedicated contributions of its fans.

The original Wimbledon FC played just yards away for 70 years and achieved worldwide fame by going from non-league to the Premiership, and beating Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup Final.

Owned by its fans through membership of The Dons Trust, AFC Wimbledon exemplifies community spirit and fan engagement - with award-winning community schemes and charitable endeavours alongside its sporting achievements.

Our men's team play in League One, our women’s team also play in the third tier, and our Academy consistently develops young players who go on to become professionals in our first team or elsewhere, with our youth teams regularly beating those of Premier League and Championship sides.

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Professional Phase (U18s) Lead Physical Performance Coach

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