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1st Team Physical Performance Coach (MCWFC)
Manchester City
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Job Posted- 25 Jun 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 7 Jul 2026
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 Apply
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