Head of Physical Performance
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Date posted
June 18, 2023
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3-5 years
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Job Title: Head of Physical Performance
Department: Physical Performance
Reports to: Academy Technical Director
Job Purpose
Responsibilities
Knowledge
Essential
General skills and attributes
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Relations
External
Internal
As requested by the club, we kindly ask that all interested applicants submit their applications exclusively through Jobs4football. Applications received through any other platform or method will not be considered.
Job Title: Head of Physical Performance
Department: Physical Performance
Reports to: Academy Technical Director
Job Purpose
- Lead, oversee the physical and health status of the team's players to ensure optimal performance on the field.
- Manage the day-to-day operations in terms of strength and conditioning program, injury prevention, rehabilitation, nutrition, and recovery strategies.
- Works closely with the coaching staff to develop training programs that align with the team's overall strategy and goals.
- Deliver regular updates and player development reports to the Academy Director
Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor the performance staff, including strength coaches, physios, doctors, sports scientists, and nutritionists
- Responsible for the consistency, quality, and coordination of daily practice delivery from the MDT (prevention, training, gym, nutrition, recovery)
- Work with the coaching staff to develop training programs that align with the team's overall strategy and goals
- Managing and leading the communication lines with the coaching staff, MDT staff, sporting director, team manager, and logistics, other club staff as required
- Overseeing data collection, storage, and management
- Overseeing sporting facilities optimization and development and technology integration
- Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in sports performance to continuously improve the team's program
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of human physiology
- Knowledge of the science and application of training principles
- Knowledge in growth and maturation
- Knowledge in sport science (load and player health monitoring)
- Knowledge in player care and rehabilitation
- Understanding of football tactics, games management and talent ID.
General skills and attributes
Essential
- Fluent English / Arabic is a big +
- Background and qualification in at least one of: S&C, Physiotherapy, Sport Science, Nutrition
- Understanding and experience of an elite football environment
- Strong relationship management skills and experience in developing cohesive,
- productive partnerships (e.g., City Football Group)
- Experience and understanding of how data systems (AMS) and data support inform daily work
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
Desirable
- Fluent in multiple languages
- Understanding and appreciation of Arabic culture
Experience
Essential
- Experience in leading and managing the day-to-day work and operations of a high-performance and medical team within an academy setting
Desirable
- Use and appreciation of psychological profiling and learning styles
- Having lived in the middle east
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate degree in at least one of: S&C, Physiotherapy, Sport Science
- HAAD Licence
Desirable
- Qualification in Nutrition
Relations
External
- Governing bodies
- Technology Partners
- Centres of research
- Software providers
- Hardware providers
Internal
- Academy Technical Director
- Academy Management Team
- Coaches
- Players
As requested by the club, we kindly ask that all interested applicants submit their applications exclusively through Jobs4football. Applications received through any other platform or method will not be considered.
