Academy Nutritionist

**Job Title: Academy Nutritionist**

**Department: Performance**

**Reporting: Lead Nutritionist & Head of Academy Medicine and Sports Science**

**Location: Training Ground - Jersey Road**

**Salary: Competitive**

Brentford 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 differently.

Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.

We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC.

We play in a brand-new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London.

We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead.

Come join us.

**Inclusion Statement**

**Safeguarding Statement**

**The Role of Academy Nutritionist**

**Main Accountabilities**

**Service Delivery**
- Primarily working with the B Team and U18s, you will adopt a ‘food-focused’ education approach to optimise health, growth and performance from the U9 age group upwards
- Work closely with the Lead Nutritionist to manage transition players and ensure that both 1st Team and Academy programmes are aligned
- Lead the provision of individualised nutritional support for PDP and YDP players in alignment with IDT goals
- Provide nutritional support for players who are on loan both domestically and internationally
- Assist with the overarching Sports Science programme philosophy and framework to support Academy players across the phases with age-appropriate delivery
- Lead the monitoring of nutritional factors linked to performance support (e.g., body composition, hydration status, anti-doping awareness)
- Lead the nutritional strategies for ‘Return to Perform’ players in collaboration with the wider Sports Science, Medical and Coaching staff
- Support the Sports Science and Medical teams with matchday support where required
- Support the current performance nutrition PhD programme and contribute to the Brentford FC Research & Insights department
- Work collaboratively with the Club chefs around food service provision for Academy training days as well as home & away matches. This would include being the point of contact for the catering team around timings, nutritional needs and culinary creativity
- Lead the organisation of nutrition plans for tours and away fixtures and assist on matchdays where appropriate
- Lead in supporting players’ recovery nutrition
- Lead in ordering and distributing nutritional supplements
- Work collaboratively with the Academy Lead Doctor to support any deficiencies or pathologies identified from the PDP health screening programme
- Maintain records of player consultations, nutritional interventions and track measurable outcomes
- Participate in regular internal and external CPD

**Education Support**
- Develop and deliver an evidence-based nutrition syllabus across a variety of methods: in-person presentation, practical workshops and infographic resource development to enhance nutritional knowledge, habits and behaviours for both players and parents across all Academy age groups
- Support the Brentford FC Host Family programme
- Support the Brentford FC Life Skills programme

**Communication**
- Develop strong relationships with key Stakeholders to maximise the effectiveness of players’ training programmes through appropriate nutrition strategies
- Lead the collation of information required for inter-disciplinary review meetings for individualised learning plan development
- Provide regular communication and updates to the Lead Nutritionist and Head of Academy Medicine and Sports Science regarding all aspects of nutrition service development
- Ensure that any concerns you observe, or are raised with you in your role, are shared with the Safeguarding Team through appropriate channels

**General Club Accountabilities**
- To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations.
- To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements.
- To ensure compliance with the Club’s Safeguarding Policy and processes.
- To ensure compliance with the Club’s Code of Conduct.
- To promote equity, diversity and inclusion at the Club, in line with our EDI strategy
- To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC
- To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
- To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.
- Any other relevant tasks and du