Head of Sports Science

7 months ago

Luton, United Kingdom Luton Town Football Club Full time

The Head of Sports Science will lead the delivery and enhancement of the Club’s sports science provision in line with the Club’s strategic objectives - to prevent injury and to enhance individual and collective athletic performance.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Liaise daily with head of performance and management staff regarding the status and physical preparation required to reduce the risk of injury occurrence and maintain high performance and athletic development of first team squad members (i.e. monitoring and intervention).

Deliver sport science support in the following areas;
- Data analysis (e.g. workload, GPS and heart rate monitoring)
- Biomechanical assessments
- Anthropometric analysis and intervention
- Physiological and fitness assessments
- Medical and physical screening + effective and collaborative return to play framework
- Manage and lead the development of long-term load and athletic development planning.
- Assist with the management and delivery of individual and group strength and conditioning programmes, including both indoor and pitch-based strategies.
- Ensure that appropriate recovery and injury prevention strategies are adopted after training and matches.
- Assist in Implementation and delivery of appropriate diet and nutrition strategies.
- Liaise daily with the medical department on player status, wellness and rehabilitation.
- Design and enhance existing evidence-based protocols for return to train and return to play processes.
- Manage the transition process in conjunction with the medical department.
- Ensure the latest clinical, scientific and technical innovations for applied practice are implemented while maintaining the highest level of care.
- Create relationships with staff, coaches, players and the wider Club staff to facilitate strong operational delivery and deliver the strategic aims.
- Liaise closely with national teams’ performance and medical departments to ensure players’ sports science and medical needs are met during international duty.
- Ensure detailed records of all therapy care for the department are maintained in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Comply with all relevant regulatory bodies and legislation and maintain professional conduct at all times.
- Provide support and guidance to the academy sports science and medicine departments in relation to the transition of players into first team, and streamline strategies and protocols throughout the Club.
- Undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role and maintain professional standards.
- Assist in coordinating an effective CPD programme for departmental staff as appropriate.
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel with the team as required.
- Be an ambassador for Luton Town Football Club presenting the club in a positive image at all times

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**
- Robust understanding of sports science and its influence on athletic performance.
- Experience as an applied practitioner in sports science.
- Desirable to have experience of a departmental leadership role within elite sport.
- Experience in conducting scientifically underpinned assessment, monitoring and evaluation procedures.
- Experience of using data management systems to ensure the secure and efficient storage of monitoring and evaluation data.
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with players and staff at all levels, with absolute discretion.

**EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING**:
**ESSENTIAL**
- BSc/BA in Sports Science (or related discipline)
- MSc/MRes/MPhil in Sports Science (or related discipline)
- Valid enhanced CRC check
- Full UK Driving Licence

**DESIRABLE**
- UKSCA/NSCA/NASM qualification(s)
- BASES accreditation

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**:

- This a Full-Time role
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

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