Lead Academy Sports Scientist

Colchester United; Tiptree; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football club in Tiptree is seeking a Lead Academy Sports Scientist to maximize player athletic development across various age groups. The successful candidate will coordinate sports science services, implement data monitoring systems, and deliver fitness training and nutritional education. This role requires a bachelor's degree in sports science, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to player development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor's degree in sports science or relevant discipline.
• Current Basic First Aid for Sport Qualification required.
• Valid UK Driving Licence and DBS enhanced certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead sports science services for the academy and coordinate athletic development.
• Plan and deliver fitness testing and movement screens.
• Provide sports science support to under 21s and deliver athletic development sessions.

Skills

Fitness testing

Data analysis

Nutritional education

Education

Bachelor's degree in sports science

Basic First Aid for Sport Qualification

British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences accreditation

Job description

Lead Academy Sports Scientist

Job Purpose

To lead the Academy Sports Science provision for 9s-21s. To maximise the athletic development of players across the academy.

Report to

Academy Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and lead the sports science services for the Academy.
• Ensure the department’s philosophy is being adhered to with objectives being met.
• Plan and deliver fitness testing, gym testing, movement screens, and maturational monitoring across all FP, YDP, and PDP academy age groups throughout the season.
• Ensure the implementation of data monitoring systems from Under 15-21’s to analyse training and match loads. Feedback given to coaches daily, regarding physical training objectives.
• Produce a comprehensive athletic development programme for all players within the FP, YDP, and PDP.
• Provide sports science support to under 21s players, including prehab sessions, warmups, and athletic development sessions.
• Deliver sessions to under 9-16’s to improve athletic development.
• Provide athletic development feedback to all academy staff in the 12-week reviews.
• Plan and support CPD to coaches, parents and players regarding key areas in sports science.
• Ensure all data is recorded using Kitman Labs.
• Provide nutritional education to academy players when required.
• Help create an “Extras Culture” for the players to maximise their available development time
• Utilise the multi-disciplinary support departments to maximise the programme’s potential to develop the U21s players
• Show positive IMPACT on the academy through self-development, player development and programme development
• The Lead Sports Scientist must undertake continued professional development organised by the Club.
• Always have accountability and responsibility for safeguarding.

To undertake any reasonable Club requirements as set out by the Football Clubs Senior Management Team

Qualifications

• Hold at least a bachelor's degree in sports science (or another relevant discipline) from a recognised university. (YD Rule 100.1)
• The Lead Sports Scientist holds a current Basic First Aid for Sport Qualification, current EFAiF or an equivalent or higher qualification approved by the Board. (YD Rule 100.4)
• Hold or be working towards holding British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences accreditation. (YD Rule 100.5)
• A Full UK Driving Licence
• DBS enhanced certificate

All staff must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules and regulations. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Salary: £26,500 per annum