Lead Sports Performance Coach

Overview

• ‍Location: UK (based at KPI’s training facility; travel/ online support as required)
• ‍Salary: £30,000 + per annum, full-time, salaried employee
• ‍Hours: 40 hours per week
• ‍Reporting to: Founder / Head Coach

Purpose of the Role

KPI seeks a highly capable, charismatic performance coach to deliver high-quality strength & conditioning and rehabilitation services, manage online athlete support, assist with operations, and contribute to business growth. This is a hybrid role blending in-person coaching, rehabilitation/return-to-play support, athlete management, organisational support, and brand representation. This hire will be instrumental as KPI continues its expansion into more sports, worldwide delivery, and consulting services.

Package includes

• Career progression and incentive opportunities tied to long-term growth
• Coaching in diverse populations and across one to one and group settings
• Broad roles and responsibilities for well-rounded development
• Access to CPD opportunities
• 30 days paid annual leave per year (inc. national holidays)
• KPI clothing / uniform
• Flexible working arrangements (flexi-hours, work at KPI, and work from home)
• Parking and on-site gym

Key Responsibilities

Coaching (50%)

• Conduct athlete assessments, performance testing, monitoring and progress tracking
• Individualised programme design aligned with sporting and club requirements
• Design and deliver in-person training sessions for athletes (various sports)
• Contribute to gym- and field-based delivery of services
• Provide rehabilitation support for injured athletes, alongside medical professionals

Online Support (25%)

• Schedule periodised training programmes across micro, meso and macrocycles in coordination with club / team / sport commitments
• Monitor training prescription with our in-house athlete management system
• Communicate regularly with clients and key stakeholders
• Deliver education across multiple platforms to a diverse range of individuals

Operations & Admin Support (25%)

• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of staff members
• Explore and support growth into new sports, populations and business avenues
• Support projects and initiatives relating to current or prospective avenues
• Represent KPI at external events, visits and workshops
• Capture, handle and produce key content for educational and marketing purposes
• Contribute to the general upkeep of the business premises

Essentials list

• Master’s (MSc) level degree in Sports Science / Strength and Conditioning (or equivalent)
• 5+ years sports science / strength and conditioning coaching experience
• Knowledge of rehabilitation/return-to-play (or strong willingness to develop quickly)
• Employment history in competitive sports organisations
• Strong scientific research background and underpinning
• Personally healthy, active, and well-being conscious
• Computer, data, and sports technology literate
• Experience working with both adult and youth athletes
• Fantastic communication and interpersonal skills with a charismatic personality
• Strong work ethic – passionate, punctual, reliable, professional, and enthusiastic
• CRB / DBS checked
• First Aid certificate
• Full U.K. driving licence or ability to travel to and from KPI’s premises

Desirables list

• Doctorate level degree / working towards in Sports Science (or equivalent)
• Experience working in professional football organisations
• Experience working in private / external sports performance fields
• UKSCA / ASCA / NSCA accreditation
• Experience managing a group of staff