The Role
We are looking for an Academy Nutritionist on a casual basis to deliver and lead a knowledgeable and experienced nutritional model and educate all Arsenal Women Football Club Academy players.
Who we are
We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.
Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture, and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).
Your day-to-day
* Lead on the ongoing development of the Academy nutritional philosophy and framework and its practical implementation to optimise player health, development, availability, and performance.
* Design and deliver a nutritional education program with resources designed to improve the performance nutrition practices of players, parents, and staff.
* Monitor nutritional factors linked to performance support, such as body composition, nutritional knowledge, anti-doping awareness, fuelling, hydration, etc.
* Develop an education programme and squad-based nutrition support for academy players, parents, and staff to support nutritional goals linked to phase-relevant context.
* Provide individualised support for PGA players to develop optimal nutrition support (body composition, nutritional knowledge, anti-doping awareness, hydration, etc.).
* Support injured players in their return to football by providing individual nutritional support in alignment with MDT goals.
* Collaborate with the MDT and manage relationships between all staff to ensure consistent alignment across the club to optimise nutrition for individual player requirements and development throughout the academy pathway.
What we are looking for
* A BSc in Sports Science or a Nutrition-Related Degree.
* ISAK Level 1 certification.
* SENR Graduate Accreditation.
* UKAD advisor certificate.
* Knowledge of performance nutrition requirements for sports performance.
* Strong interpersonal communication skills.
* Previous success working with elite footballers and/or elite athletes domestically and internationally.
* A proven track record in providing physiotherapy or strength and conditioning services to athletes in elite sports to improve performance, prevent injuries, and ensure timely recoveries.
* Knowledge and experience of FA girls’ talent pathway & WSL Academy structure.
* Experience working at a football or major sports club/federation.
Please note: The position requires a clear criminal record check, so the successful candidate will need to complete a self-declaration and an enhanced DBS check.
Arsenal for Everyone
Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills, and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.
Disability Confident Leader
We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme. Please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to ensuring safe and inclusive environments for children, young people, and adults at risk. Successful candidates will need to complete a DBS check and other background checks prior to employment. The level of check (basic, standard, or enhanced) will depend on the role's responsibilities.
Application Closing Date
Friday 9th May 2025. We reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are high. We encourage early applications.
Good luck!
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