Working as a Performance Nutritionist you will determine appropriate methods of implementing the overall programme of nutrition service - Including strategic support, education programmes to the squad as well as individual one-to-one support. You will contribute towards the Women's Sport Science and Medical Department's vision of providing an elite player centred environment that separates Aston Villa Women from other WSL clubs. You will play a key role in the multi-disciplinary team working alongside the Women's Football Medical and Performance Teams to create, implement and monitor evidence-based nutrition strategies tailored to the needs of female football players.
Minimum Requirements:
* BSc Hons in Nutrition or Sport Science or equivalent subject area
* SENr Accreditation
* ISAK Level 1 Accreditation
* Postgraduate degree in Nutrition
* Be a UKAD Clean Sport Advisor
You will have extensive experience of working within a professional team sport, and in the provision of Nutrition services to high performance elite athletes. You will need to have a comprehensive understanding of promoting the role of food to enhance performance and health. You will need to have a proactive, calm and positive attitude and be able to communicate in a clear and concise way. You must hold a full, UK driving licence and be able to work flexibly as this role will require you to work evenings, weekends and matchdays as and when required.
Our Aston Villa Women's Football Team has achieved huge success since gaining promotion to the Women's Super League (WSL). In continuing our journey and building for the future, we are focusing our efforts to ensure our Women's Team have the resources in place to help us deliver our ambitious plans for nurturing, encouraging and developing talent and striving to become a leading force in Women's Football.
There has never been a better time to join us, we are celebrating our 150th anniversary, showcasing Aston Villa Football Club in all its glory to a global audience, and are determined to continue our growing success, both on and off the pitch. We currently offer a range of fantastic benefits including:
* Offers on tickets for Men and Women's matches (subject to match and ticketing arrangements)
* Pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free car parking
* Free staff breakfast and lunches
* Club Shop discount
* adidas discount
* Travel discount
* Death in service benefit
* Free Will writing
* Free mortgage and insurance broker consultations
* Free eye tests
* Mobile network discounts
* Gym discount
* Please note these are subject to change at any time
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