Men's Pathway Physical Performance Coach

Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation through Winning England Teams.

We are looking to recruit a full time Pathway Physical Performance Coach to oversee physical performance for the England pathway (specifically MU15-17 age groups). We're looking for someone with exceptional coaching skills, who has extensive experience within the Academy environment, working with adolescent athletes and has expertise within a specific domain of physical performance. They must have coached in a full-time team professional sport environment and have led a physical performance programme.

Our vision is to Develop, Empower and Connect with players so that they are physically capable to meet the demands required to win major tournaments.

This is achieved through collaboration with the MDT and clubs to deliver the PPMN strategy.

We are a group of Physical Performance Coaches, Doctors, Physiotherapists, Nutritionists, and Soft tissue therapists. We positively impact the behaviours of England Players through delivery of inter-disciplinary strategies that are bespoke to international football. We collaborate with the MDT and positively interact with clubs in service of the outcome -WINNING ENGLAND TEAMS.

What You'll Do?

The successful candidate will work closely with the Lead PPC to deliver the physical performance strategy for the England development pathway and develop a YDP specific strategy.

The successful candidate will also have a delivery role to one of these teams and support delivery to other youth national teams as required (max of 80-100 days on camp). Being a critical member of a multidisciplinary support team will require you to work closely with coaches, physiotherapists, team doctor's and team operations managers both on and off camp to deliver exceptional physical performance support.

When not delivering to a team you will be based at St Georges Park (SGP). You will be expected to attend a minimum of 3 days a week at SGP, with 2 days a week working from home, or on the road visiting clubs.

DELIVERY:

• Inspire & influence players through outstanding physical performance coaching to one of the teams in the YDP. This includes team and individual pitch-based warm-ups, S&C, individual rehab/conditioning, and recovery sessions.
• Contribute to the team's performance plan through collaborating with and complimenting all functions within performance services, to ensure an integrated team with clarity of the plan and shared understanding of solutions.
• Delivery & development of the FA PPMN curriculum, which includes
  • Insights (player wellness / health and wellbeing / physical insights)
  • Solutions (periodisation / training solutions / The other 22 hours)
  • Camp Preparation (club comms / annual planning / camp review)
• Closely liaise with the MDT and the coaching staff of that team to ensure optimal management of player's health and fitness throughout the camp.
• Support the performance medicine team in their delivery of the PPMN curriculum when required
• Attend all training sessions and matches, along with regular PPMN, coaching and multidisciplinary meetings throughout any camp.
• Foster close working relationships based on collaboration and sharing data with peers in professional clubs to enable the best management of players into and out of international camps.

LEADERSHIP:

• Create, lead, and maintain the operational delivery for physical performance across the YDP (15-17) which encompasses best practice in all aspects of planning, preparation, recovery, travel, and load management for international football via the PPMN Curriculum
• Work closely with the Lead PPC to deliver the strategic objectives for the Pathway
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the full time and consultant PPMN staff to ensure aligned delivery of physical performance across the Men's Pathway.
• Embed a process of plan-do-review to drive learning and development through the team.
• Help support the annual, camp planning heat mapping process which quality assures curriculum delivery and measures impact.

DEVELOPMENT:

• Help further develop physical insights to contribute to the identification and development of talent and support the player's physical development and their robustness throughout their international careers.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of projects aimed at supporting winning England Teams. There is a clear focus on gaining performance insights on players from the data and observations we collect as well as how to affect player behaviour and contribute to player development off camp.
• Contribute to Senior Men's Euro and World Cup tournament projects
• Delivery of FA PPMN CPD/training days throughout the year
• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.
• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What You'll Need?

Essential for the role:

• Excellent coaching skills and extensive experience as a team PPC in elite sport
• Extensive experience within Professional Football Academy setting
• Track record of successfully integrating into established and developing medical and performance teams
• Strategic & operational leadership within a physical performance department (accountable for the PPC provision within a department, or team)
• An understanding of the physical performance needs of high-performance athletes / players.
• Relevant physical performance accreditation (BASES/NSCA/UKSCA/ASCA)
• Under-graduate qualifications in sports performance related field

Beneficial to have:

• Post-graduate qualifications in sports performance related field
• Expertise within a specific domain of physical performance
• Experience travelling abroad with teams
• Experience in International or Club Football
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, in order to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.
• A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

Our Organisation

The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.

The FA oversees England international teams across men's, women's, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup and Women's Adobe FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.

We currently work within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary.

Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location of Wembley Stadium or St. George's Park unless the role is advertised as a home-based contract. The contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page.

The FA, For All, For You

Our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy forms an integral part of our long-term commitment to using our influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination.

https://www.thefa.com/-/media/thefacom-new/files/about-the-fa/2021/fa_a-game-for-all-strategy.ashx

A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments - Lead the Change, Be the Change, and Inspire the Change - which will ensure tackling discrimination remains a core priority for English football for years to come.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Location: Burton-On-Trent, GB

Posted Date: 9/17/2024