Performance Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coach(MCWFC)

1

Lead the development, delivery, and review of a programme of performance lifestyle and wellbeing support to MCWFC players aligned to the Performance Services Strategy. This should include player profiling, wellbeing & mental health, education & career planning guidance, personal/professional development, and transitions.

2

Working in partnership with Performance Psychology in the development of wellbeing & mental health initiatives for players and staff in contributing to the ongoing development of a Psychologically informed Environment that challenges and supports people to be the best version of themselves.

3

Develop processes that support player transitions into, through and out of the club, including onboarding new signings, progression of young players into senior football, and players retiring from the game

4

Ensure identified players receive timely and appropriate support in developing a performance focussed approach to planning and managing their non-football commitments in pursuit of a performancefocussed lifestyle

5

Develop strong trusting relationships to enable work on a 1:1 basis with players in a coaching & mentoring style to support resourceful personal development that supports resilience, adaptability, and ability to cope with pressure.

6

Develop & deliver a curriculum of workshop support that ensures players become highly developed in a range of areas that will support their careers as Elite professional footballers (including time management, social media, finance, dealing with agents/intermediaries, discipline, etc).

7

Working collaboratively with the wider MDT, provide specific coaching/mentoring support to players undergoing rehabilitation from long term injuries to ensure player lifestyle management is optimised to achieve a successful return to performance

8

Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure Academy staff can implement key strategies to support player wellbeing and personal development, and that specific players have the required needs-led support.

9

Work in collaboration with the MCWFC Sport Psychologist, Doctor, and Safeguarding officer as a panel member on the MCWFC Mental Health Panel appraising risk and taking appropriate action as required following the MCWFC ‘City Pass’ processes

Role specific knowledge, skills and experience:

Essential:

• A recognised undergraduate qualification in Psychology, Sports Science, Sports Management, Education, or related area
• Level 7 Qualification in Coaching & Mentoring
• Significant experience working in an elite sporting environment.
• Extensive experience of working effectively within a high-performing interdisciplinary team.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with elite female athletes/in Women’s sport.
• Experience working in elite professional football.
• Experience in teaching, facilitation or workshop delivery to individuals and groups.
• Mental Health Training/certification
• Counselling qualification
• Proven experience of providing personal support and career guidance to athletes.
• Relevant line management/mentoring experience