Job Description

Job title:

Pro Game Academy Physical Performance Coach (PGA PPC)

Location:

John Jenkins Stadium, Westleigh Park and Fratton Park

Hours of work:

Part-time (15 hours per week)

Remuneration:

12,000 pa. for the working pattern

Closing Date:

8 August 2025

Join Our Team - Be Part of Pompey's Future

Are you passionate about women's sport and ready to play a key role in a dynamic and forward-thinking football environment?

Portsmouth Women's Football Club is seeking a passionate and experienced

Physical Performance Coach

to join our

Pro Game Academy (PGA)

. In this key role, you will be responsible for the physical development and injury prevention strategies that support the next generation of elite female footballers.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Player Development & Performance Strategy:

Plan and deliver individualised gym-based and field-based strength & conditioning programmes. Conduct player profiling and monitoring alongside the 1st Team PPC to inform development strategies. Integrate injury prevention and physical development programmes into the wider football training schedule. Lead on GPS data preparation, tracking, and reporting.

Rehabilitation & Injury Prevention:

Collaborate closely with the PGA Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist to develop reconditioning pathways for injured players. Influence player pre-activation routines and long-term injury mitigation strategies. Analyse injury trends and proactively adjust prevention frameworks to reduce injury risk.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

Work within a high-functioning MDT including physios, coaches, medical, and analytical staff. Support football staff in decision-making related to player availability and physical readiness. Contribute to pre-signing medical assessments and attend consultations when needed.

Innovation & Continued Development:

Keep up to date with research and best practices in women's and girls' sports performance. Contribute to the club's Research & Innovation (R&I) strategy. Undertake required qualifications and CPD as outlined by the league (e.g. UKSCA).

What We're Looking For:

Essential Qualifications:

BSc in Sports Science or related field UKSCA or UKNSCA accreditation (or working towards) - club can offer support if required Full, clean driving licence

Desirable:

MSc (completed or in progress) EFAiF (Emergency First Aid in Football)

What You Bring:

We are looking for a practitioner with a strong foundation in elite sport, ideally within a professional football environment, who can bring the following:

Minimum of 3 years' experience working within an elite sports setting, delivering high-performance support to athletes. Proven experience in the use of GPS systems to monitor and analyse player performance, workload, and physical output. A track record of effective collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team --to deliver integrated athlete care and development. A solid understanding of the demands and culture of a professional football environment, with a clear ability to adapt and thrive in a performance-focused setting. Experience in developing and implementing innovative training solutions, using evidence-based methods to enhance player performance and long-term development. Clinical experience in assessing, diagnosing, and rehabilitating neuromuscular and orthopaedic injuries in elite athletes, ensuring safe and progressive returns to play. Skilled in modifying training and rehab programmes to meet individual needs, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning and player-centred thinking. Experience designing and delivering profiling and screening protocols to guide performance plans and inform injury prevention strategies. A proactive approach to injury prevention, with practical experience applying preventative strategies in a professional sporting environment.

What we can offer

We will support you with the tools, training, and team to succeed, including:

Competitive salary Ongoing professional development 23 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension scheme Gym membership Staff perks from club sponsors

Ready to lead the way?

Pompey Women FC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of the club. We strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups in football and sports medicine.

If you are ready to help lead the way in women's football and inspire excellence in athlete care, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply: please send us a cover letter and CV to HR@pompeyfc.co.uk.

Closing Date: 8 August 2025

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Note: We are not accepting applications via agencies or third parties.

If you don't hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please consider that your application was unsuccessful.

At Portsmouth Football Club we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we aim to build an accurate picture of the make-up for our talent pools. Therefore, we ask that you submit the information on the link below to ensure we are always attracting a broad and diverse range of exceptional talent from all areas of society. Responses are anonymous and the data gathered will be used to inform our future initiatives but filling in this form is voluntary

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General information

We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive

workplace and weare committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day. We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business.

We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organization is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.

Safeguarding

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club-related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.

We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognizes that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.

We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.

Health and Safety

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all employees, contractors, visitors, and others who may be affected by our operations.

As part of this commitment, you are expected to take reasonable care for your own health and safety, as well as that of others. You must comply with the company's health and safety policies, procedures, and any legal requirements relevant to your role. Together, we aim to maintain a safe and supportive environment that promotes the welfare and security of everyone involved in our activities.

Data Protection

The Club process all personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR. Data collected as part of the recruitment process is held securely and accessed by, and disclosed to, individuals only for the purposes of managing the recruitment exercise effectively. All data that is deemed unnecessary will be disposed of at the end of recruitment process in line with our GDPR procedure.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Gym membership On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025