Role Overview

Lead and support where appropriate on the planning,delivery, and review of an individualised and holistic physical developmentprogram across the FDP & YDP (U9-U16) age groups, aligning closely with the department frameworks to aid the MDT decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the planning, delivery, and review of on-pitch, gym-based, and remote physical development support to the FDP & YDP players (U9-U16) in line with the department framework and the ‘E10 approach’.


• Lead and assist where appropriate on the planning, delivery, and review of rehabilitation/ Return to Play processes to the FDP & YDP players in collaboration with the medical team.


• Lead and support where appropriate on 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.


• Lead on 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.


• Lead on 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.


•  Regular opportunities to assist the U18 & First Team.

About The Candidate

Required

• Undergraduate (BSc) degree in Sports Science/equivalent degree.


• Experience of delivering sport science supervision to youth athletes.


• Knowledge of key factors and considerations in long-term athletic development.


• Hold a valid DBS.


•  A strong, adaptable professional with excellent communication skills, a growth mindset, and the ability to build relationships, who is committed to achieving high standards.

Desired

• Postgraduate (MSc) degree in Sport Science/equivalent degree (or working towards)


• Hold or be working towards UKSCA/equivalent qualifications.


• Experience of working in academy football.


• Data analysis and visualisation/display skillset (Microsoft Excel/PowerBi).


• Full clean driving license & access to car.


•  Knowledge & experience of using VALD and Catapult/GPS systems.