Reading FC

About The Role   The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Lead Phase coach and lead on all programmes related to the Foundation Phase age groups, as well as supporting the transition of the Pre-Academy players into the Foundation Phase programme Key Accountabilities To work closely with Foundation Phase coaches, the Lead Phase and Head of Academy Coaching to develop and deliver a world leading development programme. To support the transition of Pre-Academy players into the Foundation Phase programme. To work with all departments to ensure the smooth running of the Foundation Phase. To follow and implement the Academy coaching syllabus and philosophy whilst contributing to its evolution. To ensure a thorough working knowledge of the content and functions of the Academy Performance Plan To work as part of a multidisciplinary support team involving, but not restricted to, Performance...

About The Role   Reporting to the Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine, we are looking for a psychologist to join us on a part time basis working 16hrs per week. You will have specific responsibility for the U15 - U16 age groups, although you may also be expected to work across all age groups from U9 - U16. The successful candidates will be responsible, as part of the Academy performance support team, for the delivery of the performance psychology support to FDP and YDP Players and offer additional support within the wider academy environment to promote the development of well – rounded individuals   Key Responsibilities : To deliver the FDP and YDP sport psychology programme in collaboration with the FT Academy Psychologist. To conduct observations of U9-U14 / U15 - U16 training and match days To deliver workshops and supporting material as part of the development syllabus to players, parents,...

About The Role   The Academy Sport Scientist will co-ordinate and liaise with the Lead Academy Sport Scientist (LASS), Lead Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach (LASC) and Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine (HASSM) to deliver a sports science support service to all players in the U9-U16 age groups (with particular focus on the U9-U14 squads).   Key Accountabilities: To co-ordinate and implement sports science support services to players within the Reading FC Academy in conjunction with all academy sports science staff and in liaison with the LASC & HASSM To deliver on-field and gym based athletic development sessions, Pre-hab and rehab sessions in line with the RFC Physical development model and as directed by LASC, LASS, HASSM and age group appropriate medical staff. To set-up, download and present training and game load data using Heart rate and GPS technologies. To oversee...

We are looking for the right people to join our pool of casual Academy Physiotherapists / Therapists to assist the Academy Medical Department in supporting young ​athletes medically across the Academy. You will also ​provide support in the following areas: Match Day 1st aid cover and support; Training ​​cover and support from U9-U21; Tournament support; so flexibility will be required in terms of days/hours worked ​ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement Reading Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships ​ Safeguarding Statement Reading Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of children and young people engaged in club activities must take priority over all other...

We are looking for someone to join our pool of casual workers who coordinate all matchday requirements for Reading FC Academy home games. The successful candidates will help t o coordinate all match day requirements for Reading Academy home & selected away    games for the U21s/18s. Flexibility in attendance will be required however it is anticipated that you will be required to work approx. 5hrs on each Academy matchday worked. We are looking for someone who can show attention to detail, has a flexible approach to work should priorities change, and is able to work well on their own and as part of a team  ​ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement Reading Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil...