At a Glance
- Tasks: Coach young elite athletes and develop tailored performance programmes.
- Company: Join Hibernian FC, a top Scottish football club with a rich history.
- Benefits: Gain experience in a professional sports environment and enhance your coaching skills.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in the sports industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young athletes' development and performance.
- Qualifications: Experience working with young athletes and knowledge of athletic development.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 30000 £ per year.
The Club is one of the leading professional football clubs in Scotland. Based at Easter Road Stadium in Scotland’s Capital City, Edinburgh, the Club is a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of the City Centre. Over the course of its history, Hibernian Football Club has won all of the major domestic titles, most recently winning the Scottish Cup in 2016. Hibernian was the first British team to play in European competition in 1956, reaching the semi-finals.
Hibernian Football Club have created a football structure and strategy that is at the very forefront of the British game with a club philosophy and ethos that is performance driven and encourages all players to maximise their ability and potential. Our Performance Department is committed to the provision of an integrated, structured and pro-active approach to the scientific management of player development with the aim of improving individual and team performance.
We are looking to recruit a committed, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual to undertake the role of Academy Physical Performance Coach within the Performance Department. The successful candidate will have some experience of working with young elite athletes and creating and managing programmes to facilitate long-term athletic development.
Reporting in the first instance to the Lead Academy PPC, you will be responsible for the delivery and monitoring of the Academy Physical Performance programme (u13s to u17s). You will liaise closely with all Academy staff ensuring the application of scientific principles to help maximise each player’s potential on and off the pitch. Working in conjunction with colleagues across the Performance Department, you will ensure that players at all levels of the Academy continuum are appropriately supported to optimise their performance in training and competition.
