- ️ Women’s Pathway Physical Development Coach
Locations: Chadwell Heath Training Ground | Little Heath Training Ground | The Foundry, Beckton | Parsloes Leisure Centre
Contract Type: Casual
Working Hours: Evening and weekend availability required
Pay: £15 per hour
West Ham United Women are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Women’s Pathway Physical Development Coach to join our Football Science and Medical department.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the physical development of players across our Women’s Pathway, helping athletes prepare for training, match performance and progression towards senior football.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality physical development programmes and contributing to an integrated approach across coaching, medical and performance teams.
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Support the delivery and ongoing development of the Women’s Pathway Physical Development Framework.
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Plan, deliver and review physical development sessions, including:Physical preparation sessionsOn-pitch physical developmentGym-based physical development
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Support physical profiling, growth and maturation monitoring, and player development processes.
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Help players work towards physical development benchmarks and progression targets.
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Contribute to individual player development plans to support progression through the pathway.
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Work collaboratively with coaching, medical and performance staff to deliver an integrated approach to player development.
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Support the physical aspects of return-to-play programmes for Women's Pathway players.
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Contribute to the continued improvement of physical development processes and practices.
Personal Development
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Engage in departmental professional development and training opportunities.
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Contribute to research, innovation and evidence-informed practice to improve player performance and development.
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Maintain an up-to-date understanding of current research and best practice within female athlete development.
✅ About You
We are looking for a motivated individual with a passion for developing young female athletes within a high-performance football environment.
Essential Requirements:
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Working towards a postgraduate degree in Sports Science or a related field.
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Working towards UKSCA accreditation, or evidence of progression towards this qualification (or equivalent).
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First Aid qualification.
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UKAD certification completed.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
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Experience working within football, academy or high-performance sporting environments.
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Experience supporting female athletes.
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Knowledge of physical development, athletic performance and player monitoring.
If you are passionate about supporting the development of the next generation of female footballers and want to be part of the West Ham United Women’s pathway, we would love to hear from you.
️ Join West Ham United Women and help shape the future of the pathway.
Benefits on offer (may vary based on contract type and location)
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25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
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Pension and life insurance
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Healthcare cash scheme
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Travel season ticket loan
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Cycle to work scheme
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Priority access to apply for match tickets
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Discounted season tickets
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Staff discounts in the club store, café and our official partners products and services
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Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities
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Family friendly leave policies
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Company Social events
EDI Statement
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The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, aligning with the organisation’s business and tactical approach to eliminating barriers and addressing inequity. You agree to actively contribute to creating a discrimination-free and inclusive environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and benefits, while fostering a culture of dignity and respect that enables everyone to perform and achieve their potential.
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Candidates must demonstrate their capability and willingness to uphold best practices and procedures, promoting lasting positive change while eliminating biases and barriers to attracting, achieving, and supporting talent from all communities, regardless of background, circumstances, or protected characteristics.
Safeguarding
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The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm across all stakeholders. Everyone, including third parties who work with the Club or the West Ham Foundation, is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Successful candidates must undergo essential background checks before starting their employment, which may include screening of social media. The type of DBS check required will depend on the responsibilities of the position and may be basic, standard, or enhanced.
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The successful candidate agrees to proactively identify and respond appropriately to any concerns, and follow the Club's Safeguarding reporting procedures to report allegations of abuse, poor practice, or anything that may impact the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk without delay, within 24 hours, or as otherwise directed by the Club’s or the West Ham Foundation Safeguarding Team.
Applications:
To apply, please submit your application via our career’s portal: https://www.careers.whufc.com
Deadline: 5pm Sunday 2 August 2026
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
