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Lead Academy Performance Coach (U9–U16)
Fulham Football Club
Fulham Football Club is an English professional football club based in Fulham, London, which competes in the Premier League. They have played home games at Craven Cottage since 1896, other than a two-year period spent at Loftus Road whilst Craven Cottage underwent redevelopments
Job Posted- 28 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 6 Nov 2026
Fulham Football Club is looking for a Lead Academy Performance Coach (U9–U16) to lead the physical performance strategy across its Foundation and Youth Development Phases.
The Role
This coaching and leadership role combines performance support for selected YDP age groups with leading a team of performance coaches. You will work with the Head of Performance, Lead Academy Physiotherapist, Lead Academy S&C Coach and Lead Academy Performance Coach (PDP) to develop the programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Help the Head of Performance produce, implement and monitor the Performance Department Plan in line with the Academy Performance Plan and EPPP
- Provide performance support to selected YDP age groups
- Implement a physical development strategy across the FP and YDP
- Oversee YDP strength and conditioning, readiness-to-train monitoring and GPS data and reporting
- Lead physical performance testing and growth and maturation tracking
- Lead recruitment and long-term CPD for the FP and YDP performance team
About You
- At least three years’ experience working with elite athletes aged 9–16
- CASES and UKSCA accreditation
- A relevant BSc degree and professional body accreditation
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- FA Safeguarding and emergency first aid certification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Key Details
- Location: Motspur Park
- Contract: Full time
- Salary: Competitive
- Closing date: 6 November 2026
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