First Team Sports Scientist

Comunidadlift; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester United is seeking a Lead Sports Scientist to develop and deliver the first team's sports science provision, aiming to optimise athletic performance for individuals and the squad while supporting long-term player development with a focus on development and availability.

You will coordinate the department, deliver assessments using GPS and force plates, design strength and conditioning programmes, plan pre-habilitation and on-pitch preparation, and work with medical and academy staff to

Qualifications

• MSc in Sports Science or equivalent required.
• Experience delivering first-team sports science support.
• Knowledge of GPS and force plate data collection.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sports science provision for the First Team.
• Design and monitor strength and conditioning programmes.
• Plan pre-habilitation and on-pitch preparation for training and matches.
• Analyse objective data (GPS, force plates) to track progress.
• Collaborate with Medical and Academy staff.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities and compliance.

Skills

Sports science

GPS data analysis

Strength & conditioning

Athletic development

Nutrition guidance

Safeguarding

Education

MSc in Sports Science

DBS Enhanced Certificate

Tools

GPS tracking systems

Force plate analysis

Data analysis software

Job description

Salary Details: £32,000 – £35,000 Yearly

About The Role

Lead, develop and deliver the Sports Science provision for Colchester United’s first team. To optimise physical performance of all players individually and collectively in readiness for match day performance and long-term player development.With a special focus on athletic development & player availability.

• Co-ordinate and lead the sports science provision for the First Team.
• Deliver the department’s philosophy of developing athletic performance while ensuring players are physically robust to meet the demands of an EFL programme.
• Deliver a programme of physical assessments to measure physical capabilities & analyse progress using objective data such as GPS & force plate monitoring.
• To design, develop & monitor individualised strength & conditioning programmes.
• To plan & lead individual & collective Pre-habilitation sessions.
• To plan & deliver on pitch preparation on both training & match-days.
• To lead & educate staff & players regarding nutrition for both training & match day preparation & recovery protocols.
• To collaborate with the Medical department to integrate return to play programmes.
• To integrate with all Academy department staff to deliver a holistic development programme for all players.
• Always have accountability and responsibility for safeguarding.

About The Candidate

• FA Safeguarding.
• DBS Enhanced Certificate.
• A Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Previous First Team involvement and experience.
• MSc in Sports Science or related qualification.