At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver physical development programmes for young football players aged 9-16.
- Company: Join the dynamic Bradford City Football Club Academy team.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a supportive environment with potential career growth.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion while working with passionate individuals.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the athletic development of future football stars.
- Qualifications: BSc in Sport Science or related field, plus experience with youth athletes.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Bradford City Academy is seeking a committed and driven Part‑Time Academy Sport Science Lead (9–16) to deliver and oversee the physical development programme for players in the Foundation Phase and Youth Development Phase. Working under the guidance of the Academy Sport Science Lead, this role plays a vital part in ensuring age‑appropriate, evidence‑led training that supports the long‑term athletic development of young players.
Purpose and Objectives
- Lead the design and delivery of the physical development curriculum for players aged 9–16.
- Plan and deliver pitch‑ and gym‑based physical development sessions aligned with coaching objectives.
- Implement growth, maturation and physical testing protocols in line with EPPP standards.
- Conduct regular physical testing and monitoring (anthropometrics, movement screens, fitness testing).
- Manage and interpret player data, providing insights to coaches and MDTs on physical trends and development.
- Collaborate with coaches to integrate physical development into football sessions.
- Provide individualised support and programming based on player needs and stage of development.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of all testing, training and individual player plans.
- Report regularly to the Academy Sport Science Lead on progress, concerns and development opportunities.
- Contribute to MDT discussions and player reviews.
Other Requirements
- Maintain a strong understanding of Bradford City AFC’s culture and values.
- Work within and adhere to all Academy policies and procedures.
- Build positive working relationships with players, parents and staff.
- Undertake all reasonable duties that support the Academy as requested.
Skills and Qualifications
- BSc in Sport Science, Strength & Conditioning, or a related discipline.
- Experience working with youth athletes in a sport science or strength & conditioning capacity.
- Valid driving licence.
- Enhanced DBS disclosure (satisfactory).
Important information: Adjustments: Please let us know if you require adjustments making to any aspect of the application process or provide us with any information that you feel relevant whilst we consider your application. If you are selected for interview, we will ask if you have any access needs or if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the interview. We will be supportive in discussing reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process.
Entitlement to work in the UK: Any job offer will be conditional on you demonstrating the right to live and work within the United Kingdom as required by the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. You will be asked to provide evidence of your entitlement should an offer of employment be made.
References: Any job offer will be conditional, subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and we reserve the right to withdraw a conditional offer based on the references that we receive.
Criminal convictions: Anyone who applies to work with us will be asked to disclose details of unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Whilst having a criminal record does not necessarily bar you from working for us this will depend on the job applied for and the nature of the conviction.
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Equality, diversity, and inclusion: Bradford City Football Club’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of age, gender, gender assignment, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, race, nationality, ethnicity (race), religion, ability or disability, pregnancy or maternity and to encourage equal opportunities. Employees of Bradford City Football Club must ensure a positive commitment towards equality, diversity and inclusion by treating others fairly and not committing any form of discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
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