Academy Sports Scientist
- Grimsby Town Football Club
- Training Ground of Grimsby Town Football Club, Cheapside, Waltham, Grimsby, UK
- 16 Sep, 2026
Job Description
Grimsby Town Football Club have an exciting opportunity for a full time Sports Scientist to support their Academy.
In this role you will lead the planning, delivery and continuous development of the Academy Sports Science programme, providing age-appropriate athletic development for players across the Foundation, Youth Development and Professional Development Phases. Working collaboratively with coaches and the multidisciplinary team, the role will support the physical development, performance, wellbeing and long-term progression of Academy players.
- Monitor and record all anthropometric & physiological data for all Academy aged players.
- Planning and implementation of individual & group strength & conditioning sessions for all Academy players.
- Planning and implementation of individual group testing & screening sessions for all Academy players.
- Work in collaboration with the Senior Academy Physiotherapist to provide specific physical development training sessions for the rehabilitation of injured Academy players as and when necessary.
- Work collaboratively with coaches and the wider multidisciplinary team to support the planning and delivery of training sessions that optimise player development and performance
- Provide athletic development profiles for all Academy players.
- To attend and contribute to all In-service training and continual professional development (CPD) for Academy Sports Science and Medicine Staff.
- To attend and play an active role in regular Academy Management staff meetings, reporting on any issues across the phases including; player performance and development.
- BSc (Hons) Sports Science
- FA Safeguarding Certification
- Basic First Aid for Sport (BFAS)
- Strong Leadership and Management Skills.
- Excellent Communication Skills.
- Experience working with the Premier League PMA System.
- A working knowledge and understanding of professional football.
- Competence in all MS Office packages with experience of recording and reporting information.
- Experience of dealing with minors and an excellent understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures including the relevant clearances for individuals.
- An understanding of the EFL Youth Development rules and regulations.
- Previous Experience of Management within an Elite Sports Environment.
- A comprehensive understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).
- Full clean driving license.
About Us
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire.
Founded in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham, the Club was renamed Grimsby Town a year later and went on to become Lincolnshire’s leading football club, spending many years in the top two divisions and twice reaching the semi-final of the FA Cup.
The Club is owned by 1878 Partners Ltd, and since their takeover in 2021, they have made it their mission for there to be a real tangible connection between fans and the Club.
Along with a long-established Men’s First Team who play in the EFL Sky Bet League Two, the Club also has an academy known for developing talent, a Women’s First Team who compete in Division One North and the Grimsby Town Foundation, which last year delivered a charitable spend of over £4m.
The next chapter of Grimsby Town Football Club is in our hands. Together, we can achieve greater things. And to achieve greater things we need a great team.