Youth Football: Assistant Performance Coach, Girls Academy in Middleton

Department: Football Division - Girls Academy Department

Contract Type: Fixed term until 30 June 2027

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Closing Date: Sunday 31 May 2026

The Department

Our Girls Academy Department has established itself as a leader in girls youth football development, consistently delivering the highest standards in coaching, education and training across 10 teams with players aged U10 - U21. We are committed to nurturing talent and creating a supportive and professional environment and we are proud of the role we play in shaping the next generation of female footballers as demonstrated in our recent success with our U21s winning the Professional Game Academy.

The Role

Working as an Assistant Physical Performance Coach, you will be responsible for assisting with the development and delivery of a Sports Science and Strength and Conditioning support programme to players within the Girls Academy. You will support and assist with pre-training preparation, post training strategies, field-based conditioning and general sport science support to players, specifically with a focus on the Youth Development Phase (ages 12 - 16). Working collaboratively with coaching staff, you will help shape training practices that integrate physical, technical, tactical, and psychological components, ensuring that every session maximises player development in an efficient and effective manner. You will work closely with the Lead Physical Performance Coach and wider multi-disciplinary team to provide an integrated and holistic approach to performance enhancement and maintain a comprehensive database of programmes and session plans for athletes and coaches.

The Person

You must hold a BSc in Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning (or equivalent) and have demonstrable experience of planning and delivering physical performance programmes and physical testing. You must have experience of working with children, specifically the coaching of young players as well knowledge of the Women's game and the player development pathway. We are seeking a practical and organised professional with a calm and positive attitude. You will need to have clear, concise, and accurate verbal and written communication skills and be able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment. This role will require flexibility and travel, which will include evenings, weekends and matchdays.

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us!

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club.

Hours of Work: Variable Hours (ability to work flexibly which will include evenings, weekends and matchdays)

Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground