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Head of Physical Performance em Estoril, Portugal - Jobeax

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We are looking for a Head of Physical Performance to lead, deliver and develop the physical performance provision for the Men’s First Team. The role will also provide physical performance support to the U23 Team and work closely with the coaching, medical and performance departments to support player development and optimise performance.

The successful candidate will work with the Estoril Praia SAD leadership team to create and deliver a best-in-practice holistic performance philosophy for the organisation.

The Role

Management responsibility for: First Team Performance Coaches, U23 Performance Coaches.

Reports to: Sporting Director

Key Responsibilities

Men’s First Team

Responsible for the athletic development, preparation and physical performance of the First Team whilst reducing overall injury occurrence.
To ensure sport science provisions and protocols are delivered to the highest standard within the First Team environment.
Management of pitch and gym loading strategies to ensure constant development whilst reducing the risk of injury.
Management of recovery strategies to keep players performing to a high level whilst mitigating injury risk.
Management of the First Team Schedule, in conjunction with First Team coaching, medical and performance staff to produce periodised plans to ensure optimal performance.
Responsible for end-stage rehabilitation of First Team players, to ensure a safe and best possible integration to training.
Communicate and collaborate with medical staff to individualise player training loads.
Liaise with management and coaching staff regarding the status and physical preparation of the First Team squad to maintain high performance and reduce the risk of injury occurrence.
Management of physical performance staff to ensure elite service for optimum performance.
Take part in external and internal CPD, maintain knowledge of contemporary research and trends within the field and contribute to the evolution of the current program within the multidisciplinary team.

U23 Team

U23 player training load to be analysed and discussed daily / weekly.
To advise regarding pitch-based rehabilitation.
To ensure academy off-season programmes are aligned to the First Team.
To ensure in-season S&C structure and content is aligned to the First Team.
To ensure pre-training activation themes are aligned to that of the First Team.
To attend interviews and recruit academy performance staff.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

Education/Qualifications/Training:

UEFA A Fitness Licence (or ability to obtain within 12 months).

Specific Experience:

10+ years working in a professional sporting environment.
Experience working in a professional Football organisation.
Experience managing staff, and leading a department.
Experience in providing sport science support to professional athletes to improve performance.
Experience of translating evidence-based information into understandable advice for different stakeholders.
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver sport science services to high performing athletes.
Experience of understanding the requirements of elite athletes in a high-performance environment.

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:

Fluency in Portuguese
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and a high workload.
Ability to work calmly under pressure.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Receptive to feedback about behaviour and performance.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of the science supporting sports nutrition.
Knowledge of the requirements of high performing environments.
Knowledge of team sports environments.
Knowledge of the physiological demands of Football.

The closing date for this role is 25 August 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.

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