Academy U9-16 Sports Scientist

pstrongJob TitlestrongstrongAcademy U Sports ScientiststrongppstrongDepartmentstrongstrongAcademy Medical and Sports SciencestrongppstrongReportingstrongstrongHead of Academy Medical andstrongstrongSports SciencestrongppstrongLocationstrongstrongTraining Ground Jersey Road Uxbridge SchoolstrongppstrongSalarystrongstrongstrongUp to benefitsstrongstrongppBrentford FC is a bit different to other Premier League football clubs We put our fans first we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable we are not afraid to take calculated risks We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development inclusion and not being afraid to think differently ppBeing progressive humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day ppWe also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC ppWe play in a brandnew stadium minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west LondonppWe will never forget where we have come from but we are excited about the future that lies ahead ppCome join us ppstrongInclusion Statement strongppBrentford FC is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability we welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates including those from underrepresented groups such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds women those from the LGBTQ community and those with disabilitiesppstrongSafeguarding Statement strongppBrentford FC is committed to equality the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club safeguarding is everyones responsibility Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the clubs commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding teamppstrongPlease note that where appropriate for the role you may be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and this will include any time living or working outside of the UK in the last years You can find out more about this atstrong a hrefhttpswwwgovukdbscheckapplicantcriminalrecordhttpswwwgovukdbscheckapplicantcriminalrecorda ppstrongThe Role of the Academy Us Sports Scientist strongppReporting to the Lead Academy Sports Scientist (LASS) assist in the design delivery and continual evaluation all areas of physical and athletic development within the Academy specifically to the yrs age groups adopting an agetraining history specific approach ppstrongMain AccountabilitiesstrongpulliIn conjunction with the LASS assist in the creation and delivery of a Physical Development and Athletic Performance syllabus with detailed provision for all players (s) including age group specific testing procedures and protocols liliLead the Academy strength and athletic development training for players aged yrs individual and personalised where possibleliliReport on physical development status of all players for multidisciplinary reviewsliliWork as part of a multidisciplinary team including coaching and medical staffliliClose involvement with the Academy individual development programmeliliWorking alongside the Academy coaching and medical staff to ensure regular age appropriate performance testing is completedliliReport and record player information and data on the PMAliliClose involvement with all members of the Athletic Performance team to ensure continuity of player monitoring and performance plans between First team and senior Academy playersliliWork matchdays with Academy teams and travel on specific tours throughout the yearliliAssist in the recruitment and leaderships of a group of parttime Sports Science staff to support Academy teams aged yrsliliWork in conjunction with Brentford FC Research Centre whenever applicable liululliHave a knowledge of the Youth Development Rule and UEFA criteria and ensure all relevant rules linking to the role are coveredlili Any other relevant tasks and duties as directed by senior Academy or Football Department managementliulpstrongGeneral Club AccountabilitiesstrongpulliTo comply with all Club policies including health and safety data regulations and other legal ethical and social requirementsliululliTo build and maintain good working relationships while maintaining a professional imageliululliTo keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel liululliTo maintain a flexible approach to work at all times liulpstrongKey Internal Relationships strongpulliLead Academy Sports ScientistliliHead of Academy Medical and Sports ScienceliliAcademy age group coachesliliAcademy Players (yrs)liliPlayer Welfare and safeguarding staffliulpstrongPerson Specification Essential CharacteristicsstrongpulliBSc in Sport and Exercise ScienceliliFA EFAiF Qualification or equivalent liliA good competence of communication and interpersonal skills liliExperience of and strong desire to work with junior athletesliliPossess the ability to work on own their initiative and as part of a team liliBe versatile to adapt to changing situations liliPossess the drive and motivation to set high standards and achieve company objectives liliHave a personable approach liliAbility to communicate with footballers coaches management parents and other football related individuals in a professional manner liliFlexible and happy to work evenings and weekendsliulpstrongPerson Specification Desirable CharacteristicsstrongpulliMSc in sport sciencestrength and conditioning or working towardsliliBritish Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences Accreditation or working towardsliliUKSCA Accreditation or working towards liliExperience of working within professional team sport not specifically footballliliFull UK driving licenseliulpstrongPlease note you will need to complete an application form using the following link stronga hrefhttpsacrobatadobecomlinktrackuriurnaaidscdsUSeebfffedecahttpsacrobatadobecomlinktrackuriurnaaidscdsUSeebfffedecaa ppstrongYou will need to download the form and once completed reupload it under Additional Documents Please note if you do not upload this application form your application will not be consideredstrongppstrongClosing date for applications Friday November strongbrbrpulul