Academy Sports Scientist: Data-Driven Athlete Growth

Sportsmith; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Arsenal FC is seeking an AWFC Academy Sports Scientist (Casual Role) to support the Women’s First Team data-driven development. Based in London, you’ll bridge the physical gap to the Women’s First Team via data collection and interpretation, informing and adapting sessions while aligning with FA requirements and the academy game model.

You’ll lead day-to-day GPS management, provide live data feedback, plot future targets, and contribute to the talent ID process and athlete development across the

Responsibilities

• Leverage data to drive positive impact through monitoring and session adaptation.
• Oversee GPS management and provide daily live data feedback.
• Develop academy fitness profiling in line with FA requirements.
• Champion individual development with regular review touchpoints.
• Contribute to academy programme development and reviews.
• Educate colleagues on robustness and resilience in athletes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimise performance.

Skills

Data analysis

GPS data management

Athlete development

Performance monitoring

Job description

Arsenal FC is seeking an AWFC Academy Sports Scientist (Casual Role) to support the Women’s First Team data-driven development. Based in London, you’ll bridge the physical gap to the Women’s First Team via data collection and interpretation, informing and adapting sessions while aligning with FA requirements and the academy game model.

You’ll lead day-to-day GPS management, provide live data feedback, plot future targets, and contribute to the talent ID process and athlete development across the