Cambridge United are seeking to appoint a Lead Physical Performance Coach (First Team) to play a central role in optimising player availability, robustness and physical readiness of First Team players…
Working as a key member of the Club’s Performance & Medical Department, the post-holder will lead the delivery of an evidence-based physical preparation programme, including strength and power development, speed and conditioning work, GPS and force-plate monitoring, daily readiness assessments, individual development planning, and on-pitch physical preparation.
This varied role requires a forward-thinking, detail-driven practitioner capable of collaborating closely with coaching and medical staff to integrate physical principles into the football programme, manage training load, support return-to-play processes, and maintain high-performance standards within an elite environment.
Attendance at all First Team home and away matches is required.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Delivering individual and squad-based strength, power, speed and conditioning programmes.
- Leading pitch-based warm-ups, speed exposures, neuromuscular prep and physical conditioning.
- Implementing individualised development plans aligned to player profiles and periodisation.
- Managing daily monitoring processes, including GPS, force plate data, heart rate, RPE and wellness.
- Producing reports and insights to inform coaches and performance staff.
- Supporting load management across microcycles and contributing to return-to-play conditioning.
- Leading physical testing and profiling processes throughout the season.
- Working collaboratively with coaches, medical, nutrition, psychology and analytics staff.
- Upholding the Club’s performance and professional standards.
For more information and to view a full job description, please click here to view a Recruitment Pack.
To apply for the role, please fill in our Application Form and upload it to your application, which can be made by clicking here. The deadline for applications is Sunday 14 December.
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