VACANCY: FIRST TEAM PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE COACH, Grimsby

Grimsby Town Football Club is seeking to recruit a First Team Physical Performance Coach to join the club’s Performance Department.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within the club’s first team environment, supporting the delivery of an elite multidisciplinary physical performance programme focused on maximising player performance, availability and long-term athletic development.

Working closely with the Head of Physical Performance and wider medical and coaching staff, the successful candidate will contribute to the planning and delivery of evidence-based strength and conditioning programmes, rehabilitation support, monitoring strategies and return-to-play processes across the first team squad.

The role will involve delivering individual and squad-based physical preparation sessions, leading physical profiling and testing programmes, monitoring training and match loads through GPS data, and supporting players throughout rehabilitation and recovery processes.

Applicants should possess an undergraduate degree in sports science, strength and conditioning or a related discipline, alongside experience working within an elite sporting environment. Strong communication, organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are essential.

The club is also seeking candidates with experience using performance technologies including GPS systems, force diagnostic equipment and strength and conditioning management software.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the delivery of individualised and squad-based strength and conditioning programmes

Leading physical profiling and performance testing throughout the season

Delivering pre-training preparation and on-field conditioning sessions

Supporting rehabilitation and return-to-play programmes for injured players

Monitoring player exposure to high-speed running and sprint demands using GPS technology

Assisting with training load management and recovery strategies across the training week

Working collaboratively with the medical and coaching departments to support player development and availability

Essential Criteria

Undergraduate degree in sports science, strength and conditioning or related discipline

Experience working in a physical performance role within elite sport

Strong understanding of strength and conditioning principles within professional football

Experience using performance technologies including Catapult GPS and VALD systems

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable Criteria

MSc or postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline

UKSCA, NSCA, EXOS, ASCA or BASES accreditation (or working towards)

Experience working within professional football

Experience using data visualisation tools such as Tableau

Salary for the role is£26,000 – £30,000 per year and the closing date for applications is Sunday 7th June 2026.

At Grimsby Town Football Club, we are proud of our history, our community and our ambition for the future. This is an opportunity to become part of a club with a rich heritage and a clear vision for continued progress on and off the pitch.

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