7 sports science jobs found in Blackburn

Job Title: First Team Sport Scientist Reports to: Head of Sport Science Location: Bloomfield Road, Blackpool/Squires Gate Training Ground Hours: 40 per week – To include weekends and away game travel Salary: Dependant on Experience Who we are: Blackpool Football Club is an English Professional Association Football Club based in the seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire. The Club was founded in 1887 and has a very storied history, from being a founding member of the Lancashire League in 1889, rising to the Top-Flight of the Football League (the old First Division) in 1930, to winning the FA Cup in 1953 and being promoted to the Premier League in 2010 (becoming the first Club to gain promotion from every division of the Football League via the play-off system). The team are competing in League One, the third tier of the English Football League. The Club have played their home games at Bloomfield Road since 1901. Job Purpose: As a First Team...

Full job description Introducing Stockport County Women Football Founded in 1989 as part of Stockport County Ladies F.C., the women’s team has proudly represented the local community for more than three decades. From its formative years, through reintegration with Stockport County F.C. in the 2000/01 season, to promotion-winning campaigns and steady progression through the women’s football pyramid, the programme has consistently demonstrated resilience, ambition, and a deep-rooted commitment to growth. From the 2026/27 season, Stockport County F.C. will formally assume full ownership of the team, rebranding it as Stockport County Women — a significant and progressive step in the continued evolution of the women’s game within the Club. This transition represents the first phase of a clear commitment to professionalisation, fully aligning the women’s programme with the structure, standards, and long-term strategy of Stockport...

About The Role   Summary of vacancy To provide an elite level of physiotherapy service to the Academy and assist the Senior Academy Physiotherapist with the operational management of the Academy medical department at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of physiotherapy to schoolboy players while being expected to be pitch side for training and matches. The candidate will also be expected to upload and maintain medical records on the Football Intelligence Platform (FIP) on a daily basis. Main Duties Lead the assessment, rehabilitation and pitch-side first aid of the academy age groups Provide line management to the U9-16 therapists and also assist in duties with the U18 and U21 squads where necessary. Assist, and where necessary lead, in department management duties such as; maintaining up to date audit documentation, ensuring compliance...

About The Role   Role Purpose To ensure the safety and security of all players, staff, visitors, and assets at the football club's stadium and training ground.  The Security Officer will maintain a secure environment by monitoring access, responding to incidents, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the club's facilities.   Main areas of responsibility   Access Control: Manage entry and exit points, ensuring only authorised personnel, players and visitors gain access to the premises. Verify identification and issue visitor passes where appropriate. Patrols & Monitoring: Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols of the training ground and surrounding areas. Monitor CCTV systems and alarm panels, reporting any irregularities or suspicious activity. Ensure perimeter security, gates and building are locked/unlocked according to schedule. Incident Response:...

ABOUT US Founded in 1932, Wigan Athletic were elected to the Football League in 1978 and were promoted out of the Fourth Division in 1981/82. Latics won the Third Division title in 1996/97, the Football League Trophy in 1999, and the Second Division in 2002/03, before securing promotion to the Premier League in 2004/05. Latics famously won the FA Cup in 2013, beating Premier League giants Manchester City in the Final. However, Latics were relegated later that year, bringing their memorable eight-season stay in the top flight to an end. The FA Cup success did, though, mean Latics gained their place in the UEFA Europa League the following season. Relegated from the Championship in 2014/2015, the Club won the League One title in 2015/16 and repeated this feat in 2017/18 and 2021/22 respectively.  *Whilst we endeavour to respond to every applicant, please note that due to the number of applications we receive, only those selected for an interview may be contacted....

About The Role   The Purpose:  Salford City FC requires a number of physiotherapists/sports therapists to join our Academy Medical Department, covering weekend fixtures and various evening training sessions on an ad hoc basis. Each successful applicant will be required to provide pitch-side emergency care across a variety of age groups within the Academy programme. This opportunity is perfect for Chartered Physiotherapists / Graduate Sport Therapists seeking to gain experience in football.    The Role:  Responsible for providing emergency first aid and treatment to Academy age group teams at training sessions / fixtures.  Provide injury rehabilitation training for players in preparation for return to play.  ...

About The Role   Blackpool FC Academy are seeking coaches to attend 4:45pm - 6:00pm on Fridays at the Litherland Sports Park in north Liverpool. L217LA.   Roles and responsibilities: • Planning and delivering high quality, fun training sessions for U7 + U8. • Connecting and communicating effectively with young players to create a positive and creative environment. • Assessing and Feeding back on player performance at the end of a training session. • Aligning training sessions with Blackpool FC philosophy. • Identify High Potential individuals and improve them within sessions. • Ensure that all activities are compliant with the EPPP (Elite Player Performance Plan) regulations and safeguarding standards. • Follow best practices. • Additional duties as reasonably requested by Academy Lead Foundation Coach. • To...