Performance Lifestyle Coach - Arsenal Women

Overview

The Role

Arsenal Football Club is looking for a Performance Lifestyle Coach to work closely with players and coaches on Arsenal Football Club's Women's First Team to minimize concerns regarding issues that may compromise performance. This includes addressing mental, physical, social, career, and financial wellbeing.

In this exciting role, you'll form impactful partnerships to enable players to perform at their best and provide guidance on post-football career planning, as well as support their eventual transition out of football.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Build and maintain impactful relationships with players: You'll take pride in helping players with career/life goal setting and managing personal activities.
• Offer a dedicated support service: You will assist players coping with injuries and provide advice on time management.
• Act as a trusted mentor and advisor: You will prioritize player wellbeing and help with development, relocation, and career pathways.
• Co-create a performance wellbeing strategy: Help implement an effective wellbeing strategy throughout the Women's First Team.
• Support players through transitional periods: Ensure a best-in-class induction for new players and positive transitions for outgoing players.
• Champion Arsenal Football Club's players' academic and career ambitions: Work on career development plans and understand education commitments.
• Partner with senior colleagues: Collaborate with the Head of Performance Services to utilize external support systems.
• Uphold safeguarding and mental health requirements: Work to protect the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, supporting players' mental wellbeing.

What Arsenal Football Club is Looking For

• Background in performance lifestyle coaching: Relevant academic background or industry experience is essential.
• Credible expertise: A Level 3 Certificate in Athlete Personal Development (APDL) and a Degree in relevant fields like Sports Psychology.
• An individual working towards a Master's level qualification: Further education in Mental Health, Wellbeing, or related fields.
• Best-in-class communicator: Excellent communication skills to build strong relationships.
• Exceptional organisational skills: Ability to manage and prioritize workloads effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable approach: Willing to work weekends as needed.
• Collaborative mindset: Ability to excel in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Additional certifications: Holding any of the following accreditations is a plus: UKAD Clean Sport Advisor or equivalent Certified training in Mental Health First Aid EMCC Level 7 Certificate in Counselling ILM Level 7 Certificate and Diploma for Executive and Senior Level

Why Choose Arsenal Football Club

At Arsenal, Arsenal Football Club strive to create an environment of trust and belonging. As part of Arsenal Football Club's team, you will benefit from:

• An exciting reward and recognition scheme
• Generous holiday allowance that increases with service
• Internal learning and development programmes
• A flexible hybrid working model
• Priority access to match tickets
• A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Great discounts with some of Arsenal Football Club's Partners

Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal Football Club's commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion ensures that everyone connected to the club feels part of the Arsenal family.

Disability Confident Leader

Arsenal Football Club actively welcome applications from people with disabilities. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process, please let Arsenal Football Club know.