Academy Performance NutritionistWest Brom

About The Role

Here at West Bromwich Albion an exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated, forward-thinking and proactive individual to join our fully integrated Academy Performance Department as an Academy Performance Nutritionist. 

This role is responsible for delivering nutritional interventions and education for academy players. The Academy Performance Nutritionist will deliver the performance nutrition strategy throughout the academy, providing high level, evidence based nutritional support that enhances the performance of academy players and educates key stakeholders throughout the phases. Additionally, the role will require regular and effective communication with the club’s sports science & catering staff to coordinate age-appropriate meal plans.

This is a full-time position where you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week which includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required and in line with business needs.

This vacancy may close before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. 

About The Candidate

What we are looking for?

Essential Criteria

•  BSc in sports science/nutrition or a related discipline
•  Nutrition qualification e.g. SENr Accredited (or ability to complete accreditation within an agreed time period).
• Experience of working in elite sporting environments
• ISAK trained and demonstrable experience of applying body composition methods
• Ability to use various software packages to create highly visual and engaging education material.
• Highly organised and methodical approach to workload
• Confidential and diplomatic
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
• Right to Work in the UK

Desirable Criteria 

• Postgraduate degree in sports science, nutrition or related field (i.e., MSc/PhD/ProfDoc)
• CASES Accreditation
• Experience using Football Intelligence Platform/Kitman Labs
•  Full driving license

About The Club

Why choose West Bromwich Albion?

You will be eligible for the following benefits*

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Birthday Leave
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Season Tickets
• Discounts on Hospitality Packages
• Partnership Discounts
• Employee Assistance programme
• Access to Wellbeing resources