Academy Physical Development Coach – Rehabilitation

About the role

West Ham United is seeking a passionate and driven Academy Physical Development Coach – Rehabilitation to support the delivery of an elite physical development and rehabilitation programme, with a particular focus on Return to Performance (RTP). Working within the Football Science & Medicine department, you will work closely with Physical Development, Medical, Coaching and Performance Science staff to support Academy players throughout their rehabilitation and return to performance.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and review gym- and pitch-based physical development and rehabilitation programmes.
• Develop individualised RTP programmes based on player needs, profiling, positional demands and development priorities.
• Support player rehabilitation under the guidance of the Physical Development and Medical teams.
• Support rehabilitation testing, profiling and monitoring, accurately recording physical, training and performance data.
• Communicate player response, performance and training tolerance to support programme and MDT decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with Physical Development, Medical, Coaching and Performance Science staff and attend relevant rehabilitation meetings.
• Deliver high-quality gym and pitch-based rehabilitation sessions and prepare appropriate equipment and environments.
• Collect and record GPS, testing, profiling, wellness and programme data.
• Maintain accurate rehabilitation records.
• Escalate concerns regarding pain, symptoms, load tolerance or player wellbeing to the appropriate Medical or Physical Development lead.
• Support wider Physical Development delivery where required and contribute positively to the department.
• Maintain high professional and coaching standards and engage in CPD and professional development.

Key performance indicators

• Improve Academy players' 'Movements That Matter' within The West Ham Way.
• Improve players' 'Underpinning Physical Qualities'.
• Minimise Academy player time loss to soft tissue/non-contact injury.
• Provide meaningful Physical Development support to the MDT.

Pay and schedule

London Living Wage. Casual / Flexible working pattern. Flexibility required across weekdays and weekends to accommodate Academy training schedules.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Pension and life insurance
• Healthcare cash scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• Discounted season tickets
• Staff discounts in the club store, café and our official partners products and services
• Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities
• Family friendly leave policies
• Company Social events