Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club we have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy Sports Science and Medical Team asHead of Academy Sports Science.
As part of the Academy Sports Science & Medicine team, you will play a key part in being a leading performance team with the aim of Enhancing the development of young players, Measuring performance & development, and Educating players, coaches and interdisciplinary staff. You will bedelivering an elite service adopting a holistic approach to improving the performance ofplayers across the full Academy with a particular focus on the U18’s.
About The Candidate
Person Specification
* Extensive experience of working in the elite sporting environment.
* Postgraduate qualification in Sport Science, S&C or related field.
* BASES Professional membership and ability to obtain accreditation within an agreed time frame.
* Knowledge of LTAD frameworks
* Good knowledge of the EPPP requirements.
* Team player
* Possess a strong awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion
* Energy and enthusiasm
* 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
* UKSCA or NSCA Accreditation or ability to obtain within an agreed time frame
* Experience of working in academy football
* Experience using PMA
About The Club
Why should you work for us?
* Enhanced Annual Leave, which increases through years of service.
* Enhanced Sick Pay linked with service.
* Life assurance
* Health Cash Plan
* Season tickets.
* Discount in the Club Store on selected dates.
* Free refreshments at all Club premises.
* Free Parking at all Club premises.
* Employee Assistance Program.
Equality and Diversity
West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Safer Recruitment
West Bromwich Albion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is unlawful for the Club to employ anyone who is involved with regulated activity who is barred from doing so and we will carry out rigorous pre-employment checks and screening.
An Enhanced DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out prior to commencement in this post.
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