MAN v FAT Soccer delivers small sided Soccer leagues exclusively designed to support overweight men to improve their physical and mental health. Launched in 2016 by weight loss specialists with over 10 years experience supporting men's health.
What makes our leagues unique is that the coach weighs each player before their game, while supporting and guiding players through their weight loss journey. Players earn bonus goals for their weekly weight loss so the league is decided not only by goals scored on the field, but also pounds lost.
MAN v FAT appeals to men who want to get healthier while playing Soccer and is coming to Lehigh Valley (Allentown) in September 2026.
The program has been hugely successful in the UK with over 8,000 players each week losing hundreds of thousands of pounds since launching in 2016. We now have over 150 clubs in the UK and 25 clubs across Florida, New York, Texas, New Jersey and Pennsylvania with Massachusetts and California arriving later this year.
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We’re looking for a dedicated MAN v FAT Health and Wellbeing Coach to support the players and ensure the smooth running and high performance of our new league launching in May 2026 based at Sports Factory Lehigh Valley (Allentown) each Monday evening 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM.
The role would suit an individual who shares our passion for supporting men in making health and lifestyle improvements in order to lose weight. The role will include working with your referee on a weekly basis and regular catch ups with the UK and US based team.
Please note: This role does not involve soccer training the players on the pitch or instructing exercise of any kind, this is not a Soccer coaching role. This position is about supporting and motivating players to make healthy lifestyle changes, facilitating a safe and effective session and completing league related admin tasks.
Check out MAN v FAT Soccer in the media HERE
About you...
More than anything, we are looking for a team player who puts their heart in to their work. We hire based on attitude over traditional skills and experience so if you feel you are right for the job we would love to hear from you! Need more reasons to apply? This role is for you if;
You’re well organised and can manage time effectively
You have excellent communication skills
You have an understanding (or first-hand experience!) of weight loss
You’re confident using a computer (this role includes some online data entry and will require you to have your own device)
You are qualified in First Aid
Full training and equipment is provided to fulfil the role!
Contract: Permanent, Part Time, 4 hours per week.
Salary: $35-$40 per hour (dependant on your experience in Health & Wellbeing)
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is August 30th 2026
Applicants will be contacted to outline the next stages of the process. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing September 1st 2026 and will be online.
Location: This role is primarily located each Monday at:
Sport Factory, 6616 Ruppsville Rd, Allentown, PA 18106,
Please note, the successful applicant will be required to have the right to work in the US.
Learn more about MAN v FAT: www.manvfatsoccer.com
Got a question? Contact: [email protected]
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We believe that every person has the right to thrive at work, which is why we are committed to equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate. Should you require any specific accommodations in the recruitment process please let us know in your application .
MAN v FAT is brought to you by Thrive Tribe, a healthy lifestyle service provider.
