Part-Time Academy Lead U9-14 Sport Scientist

Ahead of a planned transition to Category 2 Academy status: OUFC Boys EPPP Academy are looking to add to their excellent existing team of part-time staff with the addition of a new “Lead U9-14 Sport Scientist”.

Reporting directly to the Head of Academy Sport Science, prospective candidates will be joining Oxford United at an exciting time in the club’s history during a transition towards Category 2 status, which will operate out of a newly renovated Training Ground, plus ongoing development of a brand new stadium for the senior men’s and women’s teams, as well as competing in the second tier of Men’s football the EFL Championship.

• The successful candidate will have a fierce commitment to clinical excellence and a willingness to work closely with the club’s athletic performance and coaching staff. Based at the club training ground, this exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate have day-to-day responsibility for the Sports Science provision to players within the U9-14’s age groups: leading the growth and maturation programme, providing individualised on-field athletic performance, testing, individual player benchmarking & warm-up provision, as well as exposure to the U15-U23’s and First Team, who operate out of the same site.

OUFC are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people that we work with.  As such, all post holders are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records (DBS) and vetting checks.  We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.