BURTON ALBION FC - 1st Team Sports Science Lead in Burton on Trent

About The Role

To develop and deliver a first class performance service to 1^st Team players to enhance performance and squad availability. The postholder will lead the service ensuring 1^st Team Players are physically prepared, optimally conditioned and able to perform at their highest level

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Co-ordinate and lead strength and conditioning staff for 1^st Team performance including recruitment, appraisal and performance management; ensuring team CPD is up to date
Fitness Programming: Design, implement, and monitor individualized fitness programs for first-team players, ensuring they are aligned with the demands of match schedules, player positions, and individual needs.
Pre-season and In-season Conditioning: Lead the physical conditioning of players during pre-season and throughout the competitive season. This includes working together with the strength and conditioning team and others, to create and deliver performance and conditioning sessions, on field and off field fitness sessions, and injury prevention protocols.
Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation: Work closely with the medical and other teams to develop injury prevention strategies and lead on the rehabilitation of injured players, ensuring they are fit to return to play.
Performance Analysis & Monitoring: Ensure the effective utilisation of performance analysis tools to track players' physical outputs during training and matches. Monitor recovery and fatigue levels, making recommendations for rest, recovery, and load management.
Player Development: Provide feedback and guidance to players on improving strength, fitness, flexibility, and overall conditioning. Work with the coaching team to identify areas for physical development within the squad.
Collaboration with Coaching and Medical Staff: Maintain effective communication with the first-team coaching staff, medical team, and other performance professionals to ensure a holistic approach to player development and fitness.
Nutritional Support: Work alongside the nutritionist to educate players on the importance of nutrition in performance and recovery.
Education & Innovation: Ensure the team stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in sports science and conditioning. Regularly assess and evolve training methods with the team to ensure Burton Albion’s players maintain a competitive edge.
Matchday Support: Provide on-site support during matchdays, including warm-ups, managing fitness-related player concerns, and offering post-match recovery guidance.

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
To comply with all aspects of the Club’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.

SAFEGUARDING
Adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures as outlined by the Club; and report any safeguarding or welfare concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer in the first instance
This position required an Enhanced DBS check due to the nature of the work involved.

About The Candidate

BSc (Hons) Sports Science/Strength and Conditioning
BASES accredited (or working towards this)
At least 3-5 years previous experience in football or elite sport including experience of managing a team
Experience of training/rehabilitation principles and a sound understanding of rehabilitation processes
Familiarity with fitness and performance monitoring tools (sg STATSports)
Competence use of IT Programmes and online systems
Attention to detail, organisation and time management skills
An excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with players, MDT and coaches in a professional manner
Demonstrate consistent leadership and management skills
Ability to work in a high pressurised environment with a flexible approach to working hours
Adaptability to changing environment at short notice
Ability to set and maintain high personal and professional standards
Evidence of being a strong team player
Committed to continuing professional development
Confidential and trustworthy

About The Club

Code of Conduct

The Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct (along with the Staff Handbook) makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club at all times. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the general public or damaging to its public image shall be considered to be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive and violent behaviour are unacceptable and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Equality Inclusion & Diversity

Burton Albion are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.

Safeguarding

Burton Albion are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - , carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families and the relevant local authority.

Potential applicants are advised to check on the government website

(https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give) whether cautions / convictions should be disclosed as part of their application.

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BURTON ALBION FC - 1st Team Sports Science Lead

Equality Inclusion & Diversity

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