About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as a Physical Performance Coach - First team.
We are aiming to change the way that Medical and Performance Services are delivered at Liverpool Football Club. Every player requires an individualised, integrated, outcome focussed team behind them. We are evolving as a department, and we are building an innovative, insightful and collaborative team to meet this challenge. Our commitment to excellence on and off the pitch requires a world-class approach to physical performance, ensuring our players are in peak physical condition.
We are looking for a highly motivated physical performance coach to join our Medical and Performance Department. Under the management of the Head of Physical Performance, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering elite-level physical performance coaching in football and possess a relentless drive to achieve world-class standards.
This role will involve working with first team players and the highest priority U23 players so experience working with youth athletes is an advantage. You will be responsible for and deliver gym and pitch based strength, speed and football specific conditioning programmes bespoke to the individual player(s).

• Individual Player High-Performance Coach / Mentor: Be the responsible member of the Performance Team to ensure “World Leading Support” for a set number of first team players & high potential U23 players. This involves prescribing, administering, monitoring and refining each player’s highly individualised performance programme.
• Construct & communicate a physical review for each player in the group that are the responsible High-Performance Coach for on a 4-weekly basis.
• Deliver & analyse the pre-season and in-season physical testing/retesting for strength, power, speed, movement and endurance capabilities.
• Deliver pitch based “Football Fitness Sessions” with individuals, small groups & rehab players.
• Conduct daily physical assessments evaluating the physiological readiness status of individual players in collaboration with the Lead Sports Scientist.
• Innovate: You will be required to explore an area of physical performance and update regularly to the wider team on this specific innovation project.
• Assist with individual & team-based recovery sessions.
• Be involved with every aspect of planning and preparing sessions- including filling drinks bottles, preparing and tidying equipment including keeping the gym organised.
• Pack and prepare kit and equipment for team travel.
• Attend tours and fixtures as necessary.
• Contribute to the Club’s sports science research strategy.
• Undertake Continued Professional Development personally and organised by the Club.