First Team Performance Rehabilitation Coach

Organisation: Bristol City FC.
Salary: Competitive
Location: Robins High Performance Centre, BS8 3TN
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 27 November 2026
Job Description: Club vision: to play football at the highest level. Bristol City is a widely respected institution within English football, defined by its stability, rich heritage, and a track record of elite player development. Looking ahead, we aren’t simply aiming for a place in the top flight; we are committed to being "Premier League Ready" in every sense.

Ashton Gate is our home – a world-class venue that caters for all of Bristol by also hosting the Bristol Bears, Bristol City Women, concerts, international sporting and other events.

When we achieve our goal of playing in the Premier League for the first time, it will be transformative not just for the club, but for the city of Bristol itself.

Job mission: To work with the Bristol City Men’s First Team, this gym- and pitch-based role supports injured players in their return to full training. The role involves designing and delivering evidence-based reconditioning programmes, working closely with medical, coaching and performance staff, and managing players’ reintegration into team training.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver tailored return-to-play programmes for injured players
• Develop and deliver evidence-based reconditioning programmes to support players’ successful return to full team training after injury
• Plan and deliver football-specific gym and pitch sessions tailored to each player’s development and injury rehabilitation plan, in partnership with coaching, medical and physical performance staff
• Evaluate rehabilitation and reintegration programmes through objective testing against expected outcomes
• Work with medical staff to use physical data to maintain accurate records of rehabilitation plans, player progress and readiness to train
• Foster an environment that enables injured players to thrive and continue developing during rehabilitation
• Assist the physical performance team with daily gym and pitch operations
• Assist on match days as required
• Take part in multidisciplinary activities, including CPD, and carry out other duties as appropriately assigned to support the department’s smooth operation

Experience required:

Essential
• Postgraduate degree in Sport Science, Strength and Conditioning or a related discipline
• Specialist interest in rehabilitating and reconditioning elite athletes or professional players
• Experience working with elite athletes or professional footballers
• Thorough understanding of return-to-play testing and metrics, including GPS, VALD and IKD
• Practical knowledge of field-based rehabilitation drills and interventions
• Practical knowledge of return-to-play timelines for common soft-tissue and trauma-related football injuries in goalkeepers and outfield players
• CASES / NSCA / UKSCA accreditation
• Full UK driving licence, enhanced DBS and evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable
• Knowledge of the EFL Championship and the performance demands of the league
• UEFA C Coaching qualification
Our behaviours:

• Confident - we believe we will be a Premier League team
• Prepared - we have Premier League standards in every area
• Tenacious – we make things happen and follow through
• Accountable – we commit to continuous measurable improvement
How to apply: How to Apply Applications are to be sent by email to careers@bcfc.co.uk. Applications should include a covering letter (max. 1 page) on the experience you have that makes you suitable for the role and should be accompanied by a current CV (max. 2 pages). Closing date: Midday on 27th November 2026 Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, if you have not been contacted one month after applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Safeguarding Statement Bristol City Football Club and Academy are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. Note: Due to the nature of the role, any job offer is dependent on a DBS check. All information will be kept by the Safeguarding Officer in strictest confidence. Equality Statement The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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First Team Performance Rehabilitation Coach