Academy Physical Performance Coach

Organisation: Norwich City Football Club
Salary: Competitive plus Company Benefits
Location: Avant Training Centre, Norwich, NR4 7TS
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 23 March 2026
Job Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join The Physical Performance & Nutrition Department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Academy Physical Performance Coach. This is an excellent role for an ambitious and driven individual who is passionate about the Physical development of youth athletes. The candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to positively influence a coaching programme and work well within an MDT in an elite Academy setting.

Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• To provide delivery of Physical Performance support to all Academy squads.
• Assist in the implementation of the Club's strength and power development strategy across all Academy squads.
• Assist in writing and continually updating the department’s Academy Physical Performance Plan.
• To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment

Qualifications and Experience

Essential
• Undergraduate degree in a Sport Science-related subject
• BASES Accreditation OR Recognised strength and conditioning qualification (e.g., NSCA CSCS, UKSCA).
• Experience of delivering sports science / S&C support in elite sport.
• Demonstrable experience of strategic planning.
• Live EMFAIF First Aid Certificate.

Desirable
• UEFA B License

Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced family friendly leave policies
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform
• Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways.
• The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups.
• A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, click ‘Apply’ now to become our Academy Physical Performance Coach.

Closing date: Monday, 23rd March 2026

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Norwich City Football Club are an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.
How to apply: https://careers.canaries.co.uk/Apply/QXB915d1wbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSAtIFJlZ3VsYXRlZCBBY3Rpdml0eXw0MXw4NDYyNTZ8MXx8RmFsc2V8MTU5OXw0NzE3NDk1fDA%3d?i=CTxcwCAIg9A%3d