Academy Head of Sports Science

About The Role

Provide professional and industry leading Sport Science support for Foundation, Youth Development and Professional Development Phase Academy players. In conjunction with the coaching staff and all members of the Sports Science & Medicine team, organise weekly and long-term training programmes. Assist in the planning and delivery of pitch and gym-based training content. Assist with the data collection and management of sport science testing and maturation data ensuring these reports are used to guide individual and team programming on and off field. Ensure Sports Science provision including session plans, gym session and testing are uploaded onto IP. Liaise with Head of Academy Sports Medicine & Science, Academy Physiotherapists and part-time sports scientists regarding individual sports science programmes. Ensure player wellbeing is monitored and reported to the relevant staff. Assist other members of the department where deemed necessary by the Head of Academy medicine and Sport Science. Maintain Current CRB Certificate. Maintain up-to-date Child Safety certificate. Ensure own CPD is up to date. Attend Academy Management meetings as and when required and report on progress and/or concerns.

About The Candidate

• Skills Required:
• Highly organized
• Ability to work under pressure and meet set deadlines
• Able to use a variety of methods of communication
• Ability to manage people with integrity, honesty and empathy at times when required
• Set goals, monitor and evaluate performance
• Produce plans for the development of staff
• Time management skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve
• Ability to make key decisions under pressure
• Problem solving skills
• Be innovative in thinking and moving a department forward
• Ability to evaluate and identify both strengths and areas for development to improve performance
• Ability to lead others to achieve goals
• Ability to work as an individual and as part of a team
• Confidentiality and discretion

• Knowledge Required:
• Understand how an Academy Sports Science department should operate under the EPPP rules
• Have knowledge and understanding of all sports science, conditioning and medical aspects to ensure the effective development of players in all physical aspects
• Understanding of other departments in an elite environment and how they integrate with Sports Science
• Understand key policies and procedures when responsible for the management of both a department and the people within it
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding reporting and welfare support