1st Team Physical Performance Coach (MCWFC)
City Football Group
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Manchester, GB #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }
Based at the City Football Academy in Manchester, this permanent full-time role supports the physical performance of Manchester City Women’s First Team. You will help create an engaging, evidence-informed performance environment, working closely with players, coaches and the wider multidisciplinary team to support physical development, training readiness, recovery and performance across a demanding domestic and international competition schedule.
Who We Are
Manchester City Women is a team driven by ambition, belief and a desire to keep pushing the game forward. Founded in 1988 and relaunched in 2014, we have grown into a consistent force in the women’s game, competing at the highest level in the UK and Europe. Progress, performance and pride sit at the heart of everything we do. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are building what comes next, the City way.
Within Performance Services, we work collaboratively to help players perform with high skill and high intensity across the season. The Physical Performance team plays an important role in connecting strength and conditioning, profiling, training design, rehabilitation, recovery and evidence-informed practice to support individual players and the team.
The Role
As 1st Team Physical Performance Coach, you will plan, deliver and review evidence-informed strength and conditioning support across gym, pitch and return-to-play environments. Your work will help maximise individual physical development and group performance, supporting players to adapt, recover and perform across training, matchdays and multiple competitions.
You will collaborate with technical staff, medical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to design training schedules, deliver physical profiling, monitor player load and wellness, and translate data into practical insight. You will also support rehabilitation and return-to-performance programmes, recovery and regeneration interventions, and matchday physical performance delivery when required.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of MCWFC Physical Performance, including projects, professional learning and the evolution of systems that support decision-making. The role will involve domestic, continental and international travel with the team, including overnight stays.
What You’ll Bring⚽BSc in Sport Science, Strength and Conditioning or a related discipline, with a relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent applied experience.
⚽UKSCA accreditation, equivalent accreditation, or active progress towards an appropriate professional accreditation.
⚽Experience working in an elite sporting environment, with the ability to deliver physical development programmes that support measurable performance outcomes.
⚽Experience working effectively within a high-performing interdisciplinary team, collaborating with coaches, medical staff, players and wider performance colleagues.
⚽Ability to use performance-related data, physical profiling and monitoring information to inform practice and support decision-making.
⚽Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and adapt practice through reflection and feedback.Why Choose Us
Working at Manchester City Women means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.
As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.
You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.How to ApplyIf this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by 7th July. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.
The recruitment process will include first-stage online interviews during the week commencing 13th July, with final stages planned for the week commencing 27th July.
We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.Equal OpportunitiesCity Football Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability - physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We strive to provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact Hiring@cityfootball.com.
Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.
Who We Are
Manchester City Women is a team driven by ambition, belief and a desire to keep pushing the game forward. Founded in 1988 and relaunched in 2014, we have grown into a consistent force in the women’s game, competing at the highest level in the UK and Europe. Progress, performance and pride sit at the heart of everything we do. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are building what comes next, the City way.
Within Performance Services, we work collaboratively to help players perform with high skill and high intensity across the season. The Physical Performance team plays an important role in connecting strength and conditioning, profiling, training design, rehabilitation, recovery and evidence-informed practice to support individual players and the team.
The Role
As 1st Team Physical Performance Coach, you will plan, deliver and review evidence-informed strength and conditioning support across gym, pitch and return-to-play environments. Your work will help maximise individual physical development and group performance, supporting players to adapt, recover and perform across training, matchdays and multiple competitions.
You will collaborate with technical staff, medical colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to design training schedules, deliver physical profiling, monitor player load and wellness, and translate data into practical insight. You will also support rehabilitation and return-to-performance programmes, recovery and regeneration interventions, and matchday physical performance delivery when required.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of MCWFC Physical Performance, including projects, professional learning and the evolution of systems that support decision-making. The role will involve domestic, continental and international travel with the team, including overnight stays.
What You’ll Bring⚽BSc in Sport Science, Strength and Conditioning or a related discipline, with a relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent applied experience.
⚽UKSCA accreditation, equivalent accreditation, or active progress towards an appropriate professional accreditation.
⚽Experience working in an elite sporting environment, with the ability to deliver physical development programmes that support measurable performance outcomes.
⚽Experience working effectively within a high-performing interdisciplinary team, collaborating with coaches, medical staff, players and wider performance colleagues.
⚽Ability to use performance-related data, physical profiling and monitoring information to inform practice and support decision-making.
⚽Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and adapt practice through reflection and feedback.Why Choose Us
Working at Manchester City Women means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.
As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.
You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.How to ApplyIf this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by 7th July. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.
The recruitment process will include first-stage online interviews during the week commencing 13th July, with final stages planned for the week commencing 27th July.
We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.Equal OpportunitiesCity Football Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability - physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We strive to provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact Hiring@cityfootball.com.
Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.