The post-holder will lead the Academy Sports Science, strength and conditioning, and nutrition programmes and implement the strategies across the whole Academy. The primary focus of the post is to support the U18s programme, but the role will also encompass the academy programme to manage the S&C coach and interns to support the delivery of the programme.
Responsibilities
Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team with the coaching staff to maximise the athletic potential of academy players in line with the club’s philosophy. Plan and deliver prehab sessions as well as multi-disciplinary aspects of the training schedule relevant to physical development and performance. Plan and deliver the physical development and nutrition strategies in the academy. Plan and deliver testing schedules across the whole Academy. Work alongside academy staff to identify individual physical needs and implement and deliver physical programmes as part of every players’ Individual Learning Plan (ILP). Manage a wide-reaching internship programme across the Academy Sports Science department including S&C and nutrition staff completing yearly appraisals for all staff. Monitor and provide support to developing players' nutrition for academy players. Complete and support 6 and 12 week player reviews for academy players from a physical perspective. Educate and support the part-time coaching workforce with regards to the integration of sports science. Monitor and analyse players' physical data providing staff with GPS reports effectively of the U18s players, benchmarking against 1st team players. Record and evidence all sports science in line with EPPP guidelines on Kitman labs. Attend courses for Continued Professional Development. Liaise with academy staff with all U18 player concerns daily. Act at all times in a manner appropriate to a representative of Doncaster Rovers Football Club. Ensure that all players in your charge also act in an appropriate fashion and in accordance with Doncaster Rovers Football Club's Academy Codes of Conduct. Ensure safeguarding standards are met and maintained on My Concern. Encourage good practice by promoting and championing the safeguarding policy and procedures. Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to. Promote the brand identity and increase Club Doncaster fan base through positive service delivery. Support the whole of Club Doncaster group to promote the events and the business as a whole, including additional support at Club Doncaster events such as the Big Bang. Act at all times with utmost good faith to the Club(s) and the Company. Devote full attention and ability to fulfilment of the duties required by the role. Work closely with, maintain good relationships, and collaborative working practices. Work with colleagues throughout Club Doncaster to extend knowledge and skills in order to identify and develop best practice. Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job. Maintain the quality of service provision, regularly evaluating work and seeking to make improvements. Present a professional image when dealing with both internal and external contacts and partners, acting in a professional manner at all times. Cover as and when required at other departments within the Club Doncaster Group. About The Candidate
We are looking for an experienced sport scientist who has experience in the following: A good understanding of the physical development of young players, preferably within an academy setting. Experience in the support and preparation of developing athletes, with specific expertise in sports injury prevention/rehabilitation. Experience of developing conditioning and nutrition programmes for athletes. Experience in the support and preparation of Sports Science on and off field programmes to allow athletes to reach their full potential. Awareness of developing areas of research within sports science and how this can be interpreted into practices in experience in sports physiotherapy, and injury prevention and rehabilitation. Qualifications
A BSc in Sports Science or similar qualification. MSc in Sports Science or equivalent (desirable). BASES accreditation or willingness to work towards qualification. DBS. Driving Licence. About The Club
The above-mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post. Applicants must hold a full driving licence with access to a suitable vehicle and have in date MOT, Road tax and relevant insurance if they are intending to do business mileage for Club Doncaster. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure up-to-date documentation is provided to Club Doncaster. Club Doncaster is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment. This role involves work with young people and may be subject to Enhanced DBS check. DBS Clearance is required. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the applicant must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions.
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Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team with the coaching staff to maximise the athletic potential of academy players in line with the club’s philosophy. Plan and deliver prehab sessions as well as multi-disciplinary aspects of the training schedule relevant to physical development and performance. Plan and deliver the physical development and nutrition strategies in the academy. Plan and deliver testing schedules across the whole Academy. Work alongside academy staff to identify individual physical needs and implement and deliver physical programmes as part of every players’ Individual Learning Plan (ILP). Manage a wide-reaching internship programme across the Academy Sports Science department including S&C and nutrition staff completing yearly appraisals for all staff. Monitor and provide support to developing players' nutrition for academy players. Complete and support 6 and 12 week player reviews for academy players from a physical perspective. Educate and support the part-time coaching workforce with regards to the integration of sports science. Monitor and analyse players' physical data providing staff with GPS reports effectively of the U18s players, benchmarking against 1st team players. Record and evidence all sports science in line with EPPP guidelines on Kitman labs. Attend courses for Continued Professional Development. Liaise with academy staff with all U18 player concerns daily. Act at all times in a manner appropriate to a representative of Doncaster Rovers Football Club. Ensure that all players in your charge also act in an appropriate fashion and in accordance with Doncaster Rovers Football Club's Academy Codes of Conduct. Ensure safeguarding standards are met and maintained on My Concern. Encourage good practice by promoting and championing the safeguarding policy and procedures. Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to. Promote the brand identity and increase Club Doncaster fan base through positive service delivery. Support the whole of Club Doncaster group to promote the events and the business as a whole, including additional support at Club Doncaster events such as the Big Bang. Act at all times with utmost good faith to the Club(s) and the Company. Devote full attention and ability to fulfilment of the duties required by the role. Work closely with, maintain good relationships, and collaborative working practices. Work with colleagues throughout Club Doncaster to extend knowledge and skills in order to identify and develop best practice. Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job. Maintain the quality of service provision, regularly evaluating work and seeking to make improvements. Present a professional image when dealing with both internal and external contacts and partners, acting in a professional manner at all times. Cover as and when required at other departments within the Club Doncaster Group. About The Candidate
We are looking for an experienced sport scientist who has experience in the following: A good understanding of the physical development of young players, preferably within an academy setting. Experience in the support and preparation of developing athletes, with specific expertise in sports injury prevention/rehabilitation. Experience of developing conditioning and nutrition programmes for athletes. Experience in the support and preparation of Sports Science on and off field programmes to allow athletes to reach their full potential. Awareness of developing areas of research within sports science and how this can be interpreted into practices in experience in sports physiotherapy, and injury prevention and rehabilitation. Qualifications
A BSc in Sports Science or similar qualification. MSc in Sports Science or equivalent (desirable). BASES accreditation or willingness to work towards qualification. DBS. Driving Licence. About The Club
The above-mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post. Applicants must hold a full driving licence with access to a suitable vehicle and have in date MOT, Road tax and relevant insurance if they are intending to do business mileage for Club Doncaster. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure up-to-date documentation is provided to Club Doncaster. Club Doncaster is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment. This role involves work with young people and may be subject to Enhanced DBS check. DBS Clearance is required. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the applicant must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions.
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