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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Physical Performance Coach to join the Liverpool FC Women’s First Team performance department. This is a primarily field-based, delivery-focused role responsible for the planning, delivery, and review of physical performance support across all training phases.
Job Responsibility:
Design and deliver gym- and pitch-based physical sessions
Lead the planning and periodisation of physical preparation across pre-season, in-season, and transition phases
Design and deliver individualised physical development programmes for first team players
Support matchday preparation, activation, and post-match recovery protocols
Ensure physical programmes are aligned to the club’s football philosophy
Lead pre-season and in-season physical testing cycles
Oversee external and internal load monitoring using GPS, heart rate, RPE, and wellness tools
Produce clear, accessible reports and summaries
Monitor training responses, flag risk, and adapt programmes
Maintain accurate documentation within the club’s athlete management system
Deliver and lead injury prevention strategies and pre-rehabilitation programmes
Contribute to return-to-train and return-to-play pathways
Track injury trends and adapt physical strategies
Operate as a senior member of the first team MDT
Act as the primary physical performance point of contact within the first team
Represent the department’s physical performance provision
Communicate player status, physical readiness, and training loads
Maintain a collaborative relationship with the Women’s Academy physical performance staff
Stay current with sports science and women’s football performance research
Contribute to innovation in monitoring, recovery, and physical preparation approaches
Maintain professional accreditation and engage in ongoing CPD
Support departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements:
Significant experience delivering physical performance support in elite professional sport
Proven ability to design and deliver individualised and squad-wide physical conditioning programmes
Experience in player monitoring and workload management using GPS and internal load tools
Familiarity with data visualisation tools and athlete management systems (e.g. Catapult, STATSports, Teamworks, or equivalent)
Strong understanding of the physical demands of elite football and the ability to align physical preparation to football-specific requirements
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an MDT and communicate effectively with coaches, medical staff, and leadership
High professional standards, attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
MSc in Strength and Conditioning, Sports Science, or related discipline
UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC) or equivalent
FA Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF)
UKAD Introduction to Clean Sport
FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
Willingness to work regular evenings and weekends
Nice to have:
Experience working with female athletes in a high-performance environment
Previous experience in professional women’s football at WSL level or equivalent
BASES accreditation or actively working towards accredited status
Experience contributing to or managing a sports science function within a professional football environment
Familiarity with return-to-play frameworks and criteria-based rehabilitation progression
BSc in Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning, or related field
UEFA B Licence or coaching qualification
What we offer:
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days holiday
Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
Life Assurance Cover
Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
Car salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Purchase season ticket loans
Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
Will Writing Service
Employee Assistance Programme
Medicash Health Cash Plan
Volunteering opportunities
Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts