Academy Sport Science Placement
Description
Support on the planning, delivery, and review of an individualised and holistic physical development program across the FDP & YDP (U9-U16) age groups, aligning closely with the department frameworks to aid the MDT decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning, delivery, and review of on-pitch and gym-based physical development support to the FDP & YDP players (U9-U16) in line with the department framework and the ‘E10 approach’.
- Assist with the planning, delivery, and review of rehabilitation/ Return to Play processes to the FDP & YDP players in collaboration with the medical team.
- Assist with the planning, collection, analysis, and reporting of physical profiling across the academy (U9-18), including performance and growth & maturation measurement, in line with the department framework.
- Assist with the collection, analysis, and reporting of training load monitoring, including workload, growth & maturation, and well-being across the FDP & YDP in line with the department framework.
- Collaborate with age-group coaches to provide sport science guidance on session design/delivery to get the appropriate physical outcomes alongside the technical/tactical goals.
- Assist with the planning and delivery of coach, parent, and player educational workshops/infographics across the academy to continuously drive best practice.
- Support the sport science supervision & preparation on matchdays for to the YDP & FDP age groups.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS
- Regular 1-to-1’s and support towards individual career development.
- Regular in-house/external CPD & visit opportunities.
- Opportunity to assist the U18 & First Team squads.
For any other information regarding the post, reach out via email [email protected]
About The Candidate
Required
- Studying towards an undergraduate (BSc) or postgraduate (MSc) degree in Sports Science/equivalent degree.
- Passionate about the long term athletic development of youth athletes.
- Knowledge of the physical demands and constraints in football.
- Basic knowledge and competency of Microsoft Excel.
Desired
- Experience of delivering sport science supervision to youth athletes.
- Data visualisation/display skillset.
- Knowledge of VALD systems.
- Knowledge of Catapult/other GPS monitoring systems.
Skills
- Management
- Methodical
