Lead Academy Physical Performance CoachHibernian FC

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 stones 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 the 1956; reaching the semi-finals.

Job Title: Lead Academy Physical Performance Coach

Reporting to: Head of Performance

Department: Performance

Hours: Full Time

Hibernian FC is committed to developing the next generation of elite footballers through an innovative, player-centred performance programme. We are proud of our ambitious football philosophy and our commitment to creating an environment where players and staff can thrive.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Lead Academy Physical Performance Coach to join our Performance Department.

Working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will lead the physical development of our Academy players, delivering our full-time U19 programme while overseeing the design and implementation of the physical performance programme across the U13–U17 age groups.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the athletic development of future professional footballers within one of Scotland's leading youth development environments.

Key Responsibilities

As Lead Academy Physical Performance Coach you will:

• Lead the planning, delivery and monitoring of the Academy's physical performance programme.
• Design long-term athletic development programmes tailored to each player's age and stage of development.
• Work collaboratively with coaches, physiotherapists and performance staff to maximise player development.
• Deliver comprehensive physical profiling, testing and monitoring programmes.
• Support injury prevention, rehabilitation and return-to-play processes.
• Line manage Academy Physical Performance Coaches, including postgraduate research students and sessional staff.
• Help drive innovation and continuous improvement within the Academy Performance Department.

Key Skills & Experience

• Has experience working within an elite football or high-performance sporting environment.
• Is passionate about developing young athletes and helping them fulfil their potential.
• Can lead, inspire and develop others.
• Thrives within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Uses evidence-based practice and embraces innovation.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• BSc in Sport & Exercise Science (or related discipline).
• Minimum two years' postgraduate experience.
• Experience working within an Academy, Development or First Team multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong understanding of strength & conditioning, long-term athlete development, injury prevention and rehabilitation.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own transport.

Hibernian FC is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.