Lead Academy Sports Scientist

Laboratory Experience • Immunoassays • Machine Learning • Biochemistry • Assays • Research Experience • Spectroscopy • Research & Development • cGMP • Cell Culture • Molecular Biology • Data Analysis Skills

Laboratory Experience • Immunoassays • Machine Learning • Biochemistry • Assays • Research Experience • Spectroscopy • Research & Development • cGMP • Cell Culture • Molecular Biology • Data Analysis Skills

pJstrongob Title Lead Academy Sports ScientiststrongppstrongDepartment Academy Sports SciencestrongppstrongReporting Head of Academy Medicine & Sports SciencestrongppstrongLocation Training Ground Jersey RoadstrongppstrongSalary Up to plus benefitsstrongppBrentford 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 differentlybrppBeing 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 strongstrongLead Academy Sports ScientiststrongppReporting to the Head of Academy Medical and Sports Science (HoAMSS) lead a team of Sports Science staff in the design delivery and continual evaluation all areas of physical and athletic development within the Academy adopting an agetraining history specific approach ppstrongMain AccountabilitiesstrongpulliCreate and deliver a Physical and Athletic Development syllabus suitable for players across all Academy age groups including age specific testing procedures and protocols liliLead a team of Sports Science practitioners in delivering age group and training history specific Physical and Athletic Development sessions individual and personalised where possibleliliIn conjunction with the HoAMSS create and deliver a Sports Science and Nutritional support model suitable for players across all Academy age groups including testing procedures and protocolsliliReport on all players for regular multidisciplinary reviewsliliWork as part of a multidisciplinary Coaching Medical and Sports Science team with an athlete centered approachliliClose involvement with the Academy individual development programme related both to football and to nonfootball related skills and player educationliliReport and record player screening and syllabus information and data on the PMA in line with club and EPPP requirementsliliClose involvement with all members of the BFC Athletic Performance team to ensure continuity of player monitoring and performance plans between First team and Academy liliManage provision and maintenance of Sports Science equipment across all Academy sitesliliWork in conjunction with Brentford FC Research Centre whenever applicableliliWork matchdays with the Academy teams and travel on specific tours throughout the yearliliHave a knowledge of the Youth Development Rule and UEFA criteria and ensure all relevant rules linking to the role are coveredliulpstrongGeneral 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 timesliulpstrongKey Internal Relationships strongpulliHead of Academy Sports Science and Medicine liliAcademy Sports Science Medical Nutrition Psychology staffliliAcademy Coaching staffliliPlayer Welfare liliBFC Head of PerformanceliliAcademy StaffliulpstrongPerson Specification Essential CharacteristicsstrongpulliBSc in Sport and Exercise ScienceliliMSc in relevant fieldliliFA EFAiF qualificationliliDemonstrable experience of working fulltime in elite academy team sport (min years)liliHigh level of communication and interpersonal skills liliExperience of and strong desire to work with junior athletesliliCapability to devise and delivery a syllabus of work liliPossess the drive and motivation to set high standards and achieve company objectives liliHave a personable approach liliAbility to liaise with footballers coaches management and other football related individuals in a professional manner liliFlexible and happy to work evenings and weekendsliulpstrongPerson Specification Desirable CharacteristicsstrongpulliExperience of working across multiple sports not specifically footballliliBritish Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences AccreditationliliUKSCA Accreditation liliFull 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 strongbrp