Physical Performance Coach Tottenham Hotspur

Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club, playing in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that’s always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history.

We offer world-class facilities: In 2019, we opened our state-of-the-art Stadium, a £1 billion landmark that’s the beating heart of North Tottenham’s transformation. More than just a football ground, it’s an engine of change — creating 4,000 jobs and injecting £300 million into the local economy every year.

Role Purpose

• To assist in the development and implementation of the SS/S&C/Physical development performance strategy that will integrate into the vision and structure of the club.
• Assist in the design and delivery of the women’s strength and conditioning programme in alignment with football performance strategy of the club and Women’s PGA Head Coach.
• To ensure the practical implementation of best SS/S&C practice, including ongoing monitoring and evaluation to assess the impact of player development and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply an interdisciplinary approach of working to SS/S&C/Physical development with the other sport science and medicine disciplines within the club.
• Deliver exceptional physical performance provision for the Women’s PGA squads.
• Collaborate with the injury management team to deliver S&C programmes that contribute to the rehabilitation of injury and return to play.
• Plan and deliver field and gym-based sessions for PGA players, ensuring a high standard of service.
• Design and deliver individual performance development sessions, including multi-sport.
• Set up/prepare all necessary equipment for each training and match day, including water bottles, GPS units, bands etc.
• Develop and maintain an extensive network of organisations and individuals outside football with whom to share and develop best practice.
• Any other adhoc duties as deemed necessary by the Lead PGA physical performance coach.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
• Be alert to signs of abuse, neglect, or safeguarding concerns and report these appropriately.
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model when working with or around children.
• Attend safeguarding training as required and keep knowledge up to date.

Person Specification

• BSc in a Sport Science discipline.
• UKSCA, NSCA or BASES Accreditation (or achievable within 6 months).
• First Aid Qualification.
• Experience of working within an MDT in a professional youth sport environment.
• A thorough understanding of the various sports science disciplines and their impact on the training and performance of elite youth athletes.
• A good understanding of scientific methods of trialling and validating assessment, monitoring and evaluation equipment and protocols.
• Excellent academic and applied knowledge of contemporary practice in physical performance development.

• Experience of having worked within multiple professional sports, particularly with youth athletes.
• UEFA C Licence (or ability to achieve within 6-12 months).

• An excellent understanding of the various SS/S&C principles that relate to the physical development of elite football players.
• A very good understanding of scientific methods of researching and developing assessment, monitoring, and evaluation protocols within an elite sport environment.
• Excellent S&C delivery skills including gym and pitch-based environments.
• Excellent delivery and communication skills that can motivate behavioural change with players and coaches to have a positive impact on performance.
• Ability to develop productive relationships with other staff members, football players and their representatives.
• Ability to manage high personal workloads.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Good presentation and data visualisation skills.
• A creative thinker, with good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Extensive knowledge of latest performance software and technologies.

• Highly motivated with the ability to motivate others.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to be flexible in approach to achieve desired outcomes.
• Pro-active and engaging style.
• Personal commitment to continuous personal professional development.
• Highest standards of professional and personal conduct, especially confidentiality.
• Ability to invoke trust and respect from others.

Safeguarding & Recruitment Statement

Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates are to be reminded they would be subject to proportionate background, DBS and reference checks as required for this role.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.