Physical Performance Coach (Academy)

Job Title : Academy Physical Performance Coach

Place of Work : Foundation Park and RPC

Status : Casual Worker – Minimum 2hrs per week, evening sessions

Reporting to : Head of Physical Performance (Academy)

Key Relationships : Academy Director, Head of Physiotherapy (Academy), Head of Academy coaching, Individual Development Coach Analyst, U11 – U16 group coaches, Physical Performance coaches, all academy staff, parents and players

Start Date : Immediate start following completion of PVG.

Purpose:

• To provide physical performance support for registered academy players from the Under 11 to Under 16 age groups.

Role Responsibilities and Duties: 

The following Services and person specification will be necessary: 

• Assist in the design and delivery of individual athletic development plans for academy players (U11 to U16).

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary staff team (MDT) delivering academy coaching activity.

• Assist with testing and the delivery of weekly physical performance sessions.

• Contribute to pitch related physical performance activity as required.

• Monitor growth and maturation rates of academy players, updating and maintaining records as 
required.

• Monitor loads and the performance of players in academy training and games activity.

• Work closely with the medical team and deliver rehab sessions as part of the academy ‘return to 
performance’ process for injured players.

• Assist in the trial assessment process of future academy players.

• Attend games programme activity when requested by the academy.

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with the parents/guardians of academy players.

• Work closely with the Head of Physical Performance in completion of your Coach Development Plan.

• Attend and contribute to all academy CPD events and provide input where required.

• Take responsibility for the care and maintenance of all equipment.

• Abide by all club policies including, but not exclusive to, Safeguarding, Equality and Health & 
Safety.

• Maintain a valid National Sports First Aid Certificate.

• Maintain a valid and up to date PVG every three years.

• Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be expected.

Qualifications and Training: 

Essential:

• BSc (Hons) in Sports Science, Strength & Conditioning or related field.

• Full Drivers licence with access to own vehicle.

• PVG check to be completed before appointment and maintained every 3 years.

Desirable: 

• Currently undertaking or completed further education in relevant field (MSc additional courses).

• UKSCA accredited or working towards this.

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health course or equivalent.

• National Sports First Aid Certificate.

Experience, Training and Personal Qualities

• Previous experience of working with young athletes.

• Strong IT skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Excellent communication skills specific to the age and stage of players and other relevant partners 
(e.g. parents, academy staff).

• Highly motivated and passionate about developing young athletes.

• Ability to relate to and understand young people, demonstrating personality and enthusiasm.

• Sensitive to the needs of young players and parents/guardians.

• Committed to working evenings and weekends including training sessions, fixtures and CPD 
training.

• Knowledge of mental skills development in young people.

• Additional skills set to coaching that can enhance other areas of the academy/club.

Application Details

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to academy.recruitment@dundeeunitedfc.co.uk, or upload your CV via our website link.

Closing date for applications is 24th January 2025 at 1pm.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and may be amended in light of changing Club requirements.

Dundee United FC is committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.