PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE COACH (NATIONAL SERVICE /INTERNSHIP)
RIGHT TO DREAM, GHANA
The Physical Performance Coach (National Service/Intern) plays an important role in supporting the physical, mental, and long-term development of our youth athletes. The role involves providing practical support, guidance, and mentorship, while helping to maintain a safe, supportive, and development-focused environment for student-athletes.
The position also requires daily collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to contribute to the holistic development of each athlete.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Player-Facing Responsibilities
• Contribute to the overall athletic development of all Academy and First Team student-athletes.
• Support the planning and delivery of gym-based sessions tailored to strength, endurance, and injury prevention, under the guidance of the Academy Physical Performance Coach and the Head of Human Performance.
• Support the planning and delivery of physical development drills, warm-ups, and individual pitch-based sessions.
• Support physical testing and data entry to monitor progress and inform adjustments to player development plans.
• Assist in the continuous development of a supportive, safe, and growth-focused environment.
Administration
• Support the accurate, secure, and timely documentation of all physical testing metrics, in line with organisational best practice and the requirements of the Head of Human Performance.
• Assist with reporting data for all student-athletes for both football-specific and general development purposes.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of the gym space, including supporting monthly inventory checks under the guidance of the Academy Physical Performance Coach.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Sports and Exercise Science, or an equivalent qualification.
• Eligible for National Service appointment in Ghana.
• Professional certifications in relevant fields are desirable but not required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required; proficiency in French would be an added advantage.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience
• Experience or exposure in strength and conditioning, and physical development.
• General knowledge of football.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, coaches, and other relevant stakeholders.
Knowledge and Skills
• General knowledge of injury prevention, strength and conditioning, and long-term athletic development frameworks.
• Understanding of strength and conditioning principles.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary teams and the role they play in wider athletic development.
• Awareness of nutrition and hydration strategies to optimise performance.
• Familiarity with performance testing and accurate data entry, with strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and medical standards within sports environments.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you’re a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you. Click the link below to apply. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Raphael Abadandi via raphael.abadandi@righttodream.com.