Youth Academy Performance Scientist - Data-Driven S&C

Comunidadlift; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulham FC Academy seeks an Academy Performance Scientist to support physical development within the Foundation Phase and Youth Development Programme. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver age-appropriate, evidence-based sport science and strength and conditioning practices.

You will contribute to the Performance Department’s data strategy, collecting and visualising data to inform practice and decision-making across the academy.

Qualifications

• BSc Degree in Sports and Exercise Science or relevant subject.
• MSc in related subject area.
• BASES Accreditation.
• Proficiency and experience in using Power BI for data visualisation.
• Previous experience working with elite athletes, specially within the ages 9-16.
• Demonstratable experience working collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Current EFAiF or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Current FA Safeguarding Children Certification

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physical performance support across designated FP and YDP age groups, on pitch and in the gym.
• Collaborate with MDT to design, deliver and evaluate FP physical development programmes.
• Develop individual ILPs and adjust programming accordingly.
• Lead planning, delivery and reporting of physical performance testing in FP and YDP.
• Support collection, monitoring and interpretation of growth and maturation data.
• Assist late-stage rehab and return-to-performance programmes within YDP.
• Ensure effective communication of performance information to guide player development.
• Contribute to data strategy, dashboards and visualisation for practitioners.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Elite athlete experience

Education

BSc in Sports and Exercise Science

MSc in related subject

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Fulham FC Academy seeks an Academy Performance Scientist to support physical development within the Foundation Phase and Youth Development Programme. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver age-appropriate, evidence-based sport science and strength and conditioning practices.

You will contribute to the Performance Department’s data strategy, collecting and visualising data to inform practice and decision-making across the academy.