Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Head of Physical Performance

DEPARTMENT:

Performance

REPORTS TO:

Head of High Performance

LOCATION:

Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, Compton

HOURS:

Full-time 37.5 hours per week (flexibility will be required due to the nature of this


role)

DATE:

November 2025

We are Wolves. Progressive, determined, bright, unified and humble. A pack that is hungry for

success. Wolves is one of the fastest growing professional football clubs in the UK, and also boasts

one of the richest histories in the beautiful game.

Formed in 1877, Wolves was a founder member of the Football League, and was one of the


country's most successful sides in the fifties and sixties. During a two decade spell the Black


Country's most decorated side won three First Division titles and one of its four FA Cups.




Fast forward 70 years and Wolves are back amongst football's elite, in the Premier League for an


eighth successive season; but now we compete as a sports and entertainment business across


multiple brand verticals. As a challenger club, Wolves dare to be different, which is why creating


world class propositions in esports, fashion and music are all part of our ambitious plans.




At Wolves, we don't simply look to the future, we seize it.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that

the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club's commitment to

safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk

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Job purpose

We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead our physical performance delivery across the club.


This role will develop and oversee the sport science framework across the club in all aspects of


physical performance. The post-holder will support the Head Coach and 1st team coaching staff in


session planning and delivery and will lead the 1st team sport scientists on a daily basis to ensure


optimal physical preparation for all of our first team players.

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Key responsibilities -

o To communicate clearly and effectively with the Head Coach to provide comprehensive


detail in relation to the physical status of all 1st team players.





To have excellent working relationships and communication pathways with the medical staff
to ensure absolute clarity in relation to each player's status in order to be able to provide


the required detail to the Head Coach.
Work alongside the Director of Performance to develop the club-wide philosophy from a
field-based loading and gym based strength and conditioning perspective.
Work alongside the rest of the MDT to ensure the players are optimally prepared for the
demands of Premier League Football from a physical standpoint.
On a daily basis, to plan and lead athletic development sessions that include a speed, agility
or plyometric element in line with the coaching theme of the day in both a team and


individual setting.
Oversee the implementation of systematic physiological (laboratory and field-based) and
anthropometric testing protocols and analyse the data and provide feedback to the


multidisciplinary team members and individual player.
Travel to all 1st Team matches, tours, tournaments etc. Plan and implement player-specific conditioning programs. Assist in the formulation and delivery of injury prevention programmes. Provide regular verbal and written reports at appropriate meetings associated with the
physical status of players (athlete programme design, athlete attendance and adherence,


test and monitoring reports, programme overview, review and updates).
Initiate and contribute to special projects that are part of the wider development of the
medical and exercise science department at the football club.
To complete multi-disciplinary reviews for each player, providing short, medium- and long-

term action points throughout the season when necessary.
Oversee and provide mentorship to the strength and conditioning coaches and data
analysts.
Develop a comprehensive, periodised training plan in line with the philosophy of the Head
Coach.

General responsibilities

Compliance with Club policies Compliance with the Club's health and safety procedures Compliance with the Club's safeguarding policies To promote the Club's values To work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the Club To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected To maintain professional conduct at all times

Safeguarding

This role involves working with children and/or adults at risk in a Regulated Activity (or in
close proximity to children and/or adults at risk). This means that the post-holder is required


to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club's commitment to safeguarding vulnerable


people

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Key relationships

Director of Performance Head Coach Head of Medical The 1st Team MDT Head of Academy Sport Science and Medicine Football Administration Department

Person Specification

Job Title: Head of Physical Performance

Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the job e.g. understanding of a defined system,


method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc


Essential


A basic understanding of the Governing body (the Premier league & FA) their doping policy, and basic
pathological requirements and how this relates to nutrition support modification
Operate within the rules of professional confidentiality to liaise with athletes, medical staff, sports
sciences staff, coaches and other support staff as appropriate
An understanding of individual responsibility in complying with Health and Safety policies
Technical/work-based skills: skills specific to the job e.g. language competence, typing skills, coaching skills


etc


Essential


Experience delivering warm-up, cool-down, flexibility, core strength and stability, speed, agility,
quickness training
Designing and delivering strength and conditioning programmes to the highest standard. Experience of how to modify and develop conditioning programmes according to test results or specific
individual needs
Evidence of a proven track record in designing multi-facet periodised training programmes specific to
elite football.
Ability to modify coaching style when delivering practical sessions to different populations


Desirable


Working knowledge and prescription of inertia based training Understanding and ability to work with Tableau
General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills, team working


etc


Essential


Experience of actively engaging with players and technical coaches to create a culture which enhances
attitudes towards Strength and Conditioning practices
Excellent anatomical knowledge and an ability to apply this specifically when communicating with
coaches and physiotherapists
Ability to communicate complex data in terms that are easily understood by a wide range of audiences Ability to work irregular and unsociable hours as required involving work outside normal office hours,
evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays



Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.





Essential





A minimum of 5 years' experience of working in an ELITE environment supporting athletes in a Fitness
coaching capacity



Desirable


Having worked in a 1st Team environment at an elite level.
Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required





Essential


An undergraduate degree in a sport science related field (2:1 minimum) Master's degree in a sports science related field UKSCA Accreditation / Bases BASES Accreditation Attended and completed BASES CPD workshops and documentation to become a Supervisor and
Reviewer for future BASES applicants
Post-holder must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity the relevant safeguarding training (i.e. FA
Safeguarding Children Workshop)
This position is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. The successful candidate must have a clear and
appropriate DBS certificate in place prior to commencing employment, in line with our safeguarding


obligations



Desirable


EFAIF medical certificate * NSCA Accreditation