Academy Sports Scientist – Youth Performance

Luton Town; Luton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Luton Town is seeking a part-time Academy Sport Scientist to assist in developing and implementing the Club’s sports science plan for elite players. You will support S&C, nutrition, physiology and testing across the Academy, working with staff to meet EPPP targets.

The role focuses on monitoring player fitness, delivering age-appropriate testing, and maintaining performance records for players graduating to higher squads, with ongoing CPD and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• BSc in Sports Science or sub-discipline as essential.
• Valid FA Safeguarding Children Certificate required.
• Enhanced DBS check must be held.
• FA Emergency First Aid in Football required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Academy Sport Science in delivering objectives aligned with the EPPP strategy.
• Collaborate with Sports Science, Medical and Coaching staff.
• Provide sport science support to U9-16 players on training days.
• Support rehabilitation players with sport science input.
• Ensure sport science data is recorded on each player's Performance Clock.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Adaptable

Education

BSc in Sports Science

FA Safeguarding Children Certificate

Enhanced DBS check

FA Emergency First Aid in Football

Job description

Luton Town is seeking a part-time Academy Sport Scientist to assist in developing and implementing the Club’s sports science plan for elite players. You will support S&C, nutrition, physiology and testing across the Academy, working with staff to meet EPPP targets.

The role focuses on monitoring player fitness, delivering age-appropriate testing, and maintaining performance records for players graduating to higher squads, with ongoing CPD and collaboration across departments.