Swindon Town Football Club
Job Description
Academy Sports Scientist (Casual)
Location: The County Ground with the abilities to travel to other training facilities
Reports to: Academy Lead Sports Scientist
Casual Contract
Salary: Sessional Pay (as per agreement)
Overall purpose of the job
To aid in the testing, planning, implementation, and monitoring of Sport Science services within the Academy, working with all ages from U9-U18’s.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Personal Development
Undertake self-development to ensure knowledge in relation to all aspects of your role is up-to-date and forward-thinking:
- Complete FA CPD as required to keep your FAN/Licence up to date
- Complete club CPD and qualifications as part of your ongoing development action plan
Planning, Delivery & Review
- Assist with the delivery of gym and pitch-based strength and conditioning for U11-U18.
- Support the collection, analysis, and distribution of GPS training and matchday data.
- Assist with planning and programming for individuals in-line with the club’s athletic development model.
- Assist in the formulation and delivery of injury prevention programmes.
- Support the delivery of testing protocols and data collection/analysis.
- Plan and deliver training (and matchday warm-ups, where required) for U15-U18 teams which develop field-based movement competencies.
- Provide regular reports at appropriate meetings associated with the Strength and Conditioning support (athlete programme design, athlete attendance and adherence, test and monitoring reports, programme overview, review and updates).
About The Candidate
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Sport Science or a relevant subject
- UKSCA or similar (working towards)
- Safeguarding training
- EFAiF
Experience
Minimum 1 years of experience in one or more of the following roles :
- A football club
- A sports club
- University
Knowledge and/or experience of at least 1 of the following:
- The process of learning in young people (pedagogy)
- Running and designing development programmes
- Working in multi-disciplinary team
Have ICT experience of FIP, excel, word and any other software as required in order to carry out the duties required for the job.
Who you are
- Excellent communication
- Have a flexible attitude to work
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Have a polite and courteous manner
- Be organised and have good time management skills
- The ability to meet stringent deadlines
- Be able to adapt to different and changing situations
- Have the drive and enthusiasm to set high standards and achieve company objectives
- Have a personable approach
Safeguarding
To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the FA and the club.About The Club
Academy Sports Scientist (Casual) in Swindon employer: EFL
Portsmouth FC is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment at our state-of-the-art training ground in Portsmouth. We are dedicated to the professional growth of our staff, providing extensive development opportunities and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values strong relationships and is committed to nurturing talent both on and off the field.
