Company Description
Physical Performance Coach Placement – 1st Team
Location: Rush Green
Contract Type: Work Placement
Start Date: July 2026 |
End Date: July 2027
Hours: Full-time, including evenings and weekends
Department: Sports Science & Medicine
Responsible To: Head of Sport Science & Innovation
DBS Check: Enhanced with Child’s Barred List
Position
About The Role
West Ham United Football Club is offering a
unique placement opportunity to join the 1st Team
Sports Science & Medicine Department for the 2026/27 season.
This placement provides hands-on experience supporting the delivery of the
elite physical development programme within a Premier League First Team. You will assist with planning, organisation, delivery, and review of on-field, gym, and rehabilitation sessions. Additionally, you will contribute to player monitoring, testing, and data collection, and work under the guidance of a Performance Nutritionist to deliver sessions aligned with the Club’s nutrition philosophy.
The Club has a proud tradition of developing placement students into full-time staff, with over
60% of current performance staff having previously completed a placement at West Ham United.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Must form part of a degree programme ending after January 2027.
- Ability to commit to the full 2026/27 season.
- Enhanced DBS check with Child’s Barred List required.
- Ability to travel between multiple Club venues.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong knowledge of strength and conditioning principles.
- Confident, adaptable, and professional coaching approach.
- Demonstrates the Club’s values in all activities.
- Collaborative and proactive mindset.
- Commitment to using the placement as a springboard to a career in elite sport.
Safeguarding Commitment
We’re committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and adults at risk. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks.
Other information
What We Offer
- Access to an Individualised Learning and Development Programme.
- Monthly travel allowance (up to £500).
- Club kit provided.
- Breakfast and lunch on site.
- Opportunity to build a professional network within elite sport.
EDI Statement
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
How To Apply
Please submit your
CV (maximum two sides of A4)
Closing Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025
(Please note: this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.)
📌 Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
