Elite Academy Sports Scientist: Development Lead
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Job summary
Grimsby Town Football Club is seeking a full-time Academy Sports Scientist to lead the planning, delivery, and development of the Academy Sports Science programme. You will provide age-appropriate athletic development across Foundation to Professional Development Phases and work with coaches and the multidisciplinary team to enhance player performance, wellbeing and progression.
Requirements include a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science, FA Safeguarding, BFAS, and strong leadership plus excellent
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) in Sports Science required.
- FA Safeguarding Certification required.
- Basic BFAS First Aid for Sport certification required.
- Experience leading academy sports science programs.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Experience with PMA System and MS Office.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Full, clean driving licence.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and record anthropometric & physiological data for all Academy players.
- Plan and implement individual and group strength & conditioning sessions.
- Plan and implement testing and screening sessions for Academy players.
- Collaborate with the Senior Academy Physiotherapist for rehab sessions.
- Work with coaches and the multidisciplinary team to plan training.
- Provide athletic development profiles for all Academy players.
- Attend CPD for Academy Sports Science and Medicine staff.
- Attend management meetings and report on player performance and development.
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Grimsby Town Football Club is seeking a full-time Academy Sports Scientist to lead the planning, delivery, and development of the Academy Sports Science programme. You will provide age-appropriate athletic development across Foundation to Professional Development Phases and work with coaches and the multidisciplinary team to enhance player performance, wellbeing and progression.
Requirements include a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science, FA Safeguarding, BFAS, and strong leadership plus excellent
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