14 academy sports scientist jobs found

Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as Academy Sports Scientist (U21)! Contract Type:  Permanent Hours Per Week:  37.5 Hours Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at Leicester City Football Club? About The Role & Who We’re Scouting We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Academy Sports Scientist (U21) to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club. As a Academy Sports Scientist (U21), you’ll play a key role in defining and leading a leading-edge sports science provision based on a youth physical development model (YPDM) for U21s PDP academy players to ensure LCFC academy players are first team ready.  Your responsibilities will include leading the planning, delivery, and review of individualised athletic development to U21s players tailored towards ensuring players are first team ready, demonstrating improvements in athletic development in the U21s players across a season....

About The Role   Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club we have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy Performance team as an Assistant Academy Sport Scientist on a casual basis.    The main purpose of this role is to assist with the delivery of the sports science programme across the academy. About The Candidate Person Specification Essential Criteria  BSc in Sports Science or Sports Science related discipline UKSCA or CSCS Accreditation, or evidence of working towards Knowledge of LTAD Frameworks Enhanced DBS Check Highly organised and methodical approach to workload Confidential and diplomatic Excellent communication skills both written and verbally Full driving license  Right to Work in the UK Desirable Criteria MSc in related subject Experience of working in a Category 1 or 2 academy Experience...

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...

JOB PURPOSE The purpose of the role is to assist in the development and implementation of the Academy’s Sports Science plan in line with the Club’s overall strategy for developing elite players.  Focus will primarily be on the development of the following areas of support; · Strength and conditioning – pitch & gym based work. · Diet and nutrition. · Sports Science - including physiology, biomechanics, physical testing and measurement. · Overall delivery of targets and the running of Luton Town Football Club 2020 Ltd (LTFC), with particular focus on the fitness of LTFC playing staff. · To commit to the collective decisions of the Board. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  · To assist the Head of Academy Sport Science in delivering all relevant aspects in line with the Club’s strategic objectives and the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). · To work in tandem with all other...

Department:  Academy Sport Science and Medical Department Location:  Poolfoot Farm and Leisure Complex Reports to:  Head of Academy Sport Science Hours of Work: As required by the Head of Academy Sport Science, balanced with commitments of a part-time Master’s degree. Evening and weekend work expected. To qualify you must meet the requirements to complete a Master’s degree / Master’s in Research in Sport Science or Strength and Conditioning. Job Description Fleetwood Town are advertising an exciting opportunity for a person to undertake the position of Academy Sport Scientist. This role will be completed alongside and in support of completion of a fully funded Master’s Degree at one of our partner Universities. You will be part of a progressive Academy with a proven recent history of developing young players to compete in professional football through all levels of the football pyramid and regularly feature with the First...

Job Description Job Purpose: Lead, develop and deliver the Sports Science provision for Colchester United’s first team. To optimise physical performance of all players individually and collectively in readiness for match day performance and long-term player development. With a special focus on athletic development & player availability. Report to: Head of Medical & First Team Head Coach. Role and responsibilities. Co-ordinate and lead the sports science provision for the First Team. Deliver the department’s philosophy of developing athletic performance while ensuring players are physically robust to meet the demands of an EFL programme. Deliver a programme of physical assessments to measure physical capabilities & analyse progress using objective data such as GPS & force plate monitoring. To design, develop & monitor individualised strength & conditioning programmes. To plan & lead individual...

About The Role   JOB PURPOSE To work within the club’s Medical Department in the effective running and application of all medical related matters to First Team players and department staff instructed to by the Senior Physiotherapist and Head of Performance & Medicine. This post is expected to optimise the player availability and enhance the medical support of Rotherham United First Team players through the provision of football’s best scientific and medical practice. With a passionate focus in exercise prescription, the First Team Physiotherapist will provide excellent on-field and gym-based programming in the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries and injury related matters. The First Team Physiotherapist is also expected to collaborate with the Academy program and in the departments on going education programmes such as developing intra-club research studies. The First Team Physiotherapist should also partake...

Job description In this role, you will be responsible for delivering physiotherapy services across all Academy squads within an interdisciplinary framework, while supporting the development and implementation of injury‑prevention and rehabilitation programmes designed to maximise player performance, enhance recovery, and reduce injury risk. Additionally, you will contribute to the effective transition of FP and YDP players into the PDP programme and ultimately towards the First Team. Job requirements The u9 – 16 Academy Physiotherapist must:  Experience of working within sport. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. BSc degree in Physiotherapy Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy HCPC Registered Able to work as part of team Flexible, enthusiastic, reliable & organised   Ideally, the u9 – 16 Physiotherapist will:  Experience and understanding of paediatric...

ABOUT OUR COMPANY The Philadelphia Union operates and competes in Major League Soccer, the top professional league in the United States. Youth development is the core of our mission and the heart of our passion. The Philadelphia Union Academy program is free of charge, so Philadelphia’s future players of promise have an opportunity to pursue their passions without the burden of paying to play. Selection into the program is a true accomplishment and the major step in a player’s path to Subaru Park.   The innovative Philadelphia Union Academy program is deeply based in sport science and performance and follows best practices in coaching education. It includes three developmental phases: Junior Academy (U9 - U12), Mid Academy (U13 - U15), Senior Academy (U16 - U18) and targeted scouting as needed as it relates to Philadelphia Union II (NCAA, MLS Next Pro, USL). At all ages, our players are asked to lead by example and embrace the ethos and culture of...

TITLE: Academy Formation Strength & Conditioning Coach   DEPARTMENT: Team Operations   REPORTS TO: Academy Head of Strength & Conditioning  FLSA: Exempt, Full-time        WHAT SETS YOU APART  The Academy Formation Strength & Condition Coach manages and supports the Formation age groups in their daily training and weekend games.  The coach coordinates all training and game activities with soccer and medical staff and has a special focus on the physical preparation, recovery, and development of the players.     DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  Design and implement safe and effective strength and conditioning programs for junior athletes Create and deliver movement literacy, proficiency, and control sessions Develop and document screening protocols for physical assessment, movement, and agility...

TITLE: Academy Formation Strength & Conditioning Coach   DEPARTMENT: Team Operations   REPORTS TO: Academy Head of Strength & Conditioning  FLSA: Exempt, Full-time        WHAT SETS YOU APART  The Academy Formation Strength & Condition Coach manages and supports the Formation age groups in their daily training and weekend games.  The coach coordinates all training and game activities with soccer and medical staff and has a special focus on the physical preparation, recovery, and development of the players.     DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  Design and implement safe and effective strength and conditioning programs for junior athletes Create and deliver movement literacy, proficiency, and control sessions Develop and document screening protocols for physical assessment, movement, and agility...

Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise. With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation, and is playing it’s part in once-in-a-generation opportunity to support the transformation of England’s second city as part of the  Sports Quarter  project. ​ With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch. ​ The journey we’re on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing heavily in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC. Birmingham City Football Club is seeking a dedicated and ambitious  Academy Schoolboy Physiotherapist  to join our Academy Performance Support Department. This is a fantastic...

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...

Salary: TBC at interview Location: Well Hall Training Centre, Kidbrooke Lane, Eltham London SE9 6TE Responsible to: Academy Head of Sports Science and Medicine Hours of work: 8.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday, and you will be expected to work as reasonably required to fulfil the needs of the business. The post holder will be required to work on home match days, both evenings and weekends.         About us: Established in 1885, Millwall Football Club is one of the most famous football clubs in England. Currently competing in the EFL Championship, they play their home games at The Den, which is based in South Bermondsey, and has been the home of the Club since 1994    Role Summary: Millwall Football Club are looking to recruit a committed, knowledgeable, and self-motivated Chartered Physiotherapist for the role of U18’s Physiotherapist to join our growing and successful Sports Science and Medicine department. The...