Academy Sports Scientist (Focus U9 - U14)
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Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as an Academy Sports Scientist (Focus U9 - U14)!
Contract Type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:37.5 Hours
Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at Leicester City Football Club?
About The Role & Who Were Scouting
Were on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Academy Sports Scientist (Focus U9 - U14) to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club. As an Academy Sports Scientist (Focus U9 - U14), youll play a key role to define and lead a leading-edge sports science provision based on a youth physical development model (YPDM) for Foundation Phase (FP) and Youth Development Phase (YDP) academy players to maximise their potential.
Your responsibilities will include working in collaboration with all departments to build a world-class, leading-edge organisation, where everything is possible, by adhering to the Academy Performance Plan, creating a fun, exciting and inspiring environment for athletic development. Youll need to be a person who applies logic to solve problems and have experience in the use of different software(s) to feedback actionable insights. If you're excited about making a difference and contributing to the Clubs success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with athletes on a talent development pathway. Youll need to have curiosity and imagination to solve performance challenges and implement impactful developmental interventions and be highly organised, working under pressure to deal with multiple tasks, and is forthcoming with ideas and assistance. An MSc in Sports Science/Strength & Conditioning (or equivalent) is essential, and were looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
If you think your experience and skills match, and youve got the drive, energy, and skills to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we want you on our team!
About The Club
Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history were more than just a football club; were a community. Formed in 1884, weve achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021.
Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the-art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!
Benefits Package
Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. Youll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits!
One City. One Club. One Leicester.
Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.
If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.
Next Steps
Well be reviewing applications as and when they are submitted and invite shortlisted candidates for interviews, so dont wait if you think this role sounds like the right fit, apply today! Were excited to hear from you and cant wait to see how youll help us reach new heights!
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