Company Name:
West Bromwich Albion
Location:
West Bromwich
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Position:
Academy
Advertising End Date:
04 Aug 2025

About The Role

Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy Performance department as a Lead 9-16s Academy Sports Scientist. 
 
The main purpose of this job is to plan and deliver the sports science programme for all U9-16s players.

About The Candidate

Person Specification 
Essential Criteria 
  •  BSc Sports Science/S&C (or related discipline)
  •  MSc Sports Science/S&C (or related discipline)
  •  United Kingdom Strength & Conditioning (UKSCA) Accreditation or equivalent
  •  Proven track record in academy football
  •  Detailed knowledge of Long Term Athletic Development Frameworks
  •  Experience of database management and development
  •  Highly organised and methodical approach to workload
  •  Confidential and diplomatic
  •  Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
  •  Full driving license
  • Right to Work in the UK
Desirable Criteria 
  • British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES) Accreditation (or working towards)
  • Additional Postgraduate qualification in relevant discipline

About The Club

Equality and Diversity

West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. 

West Bromwich Albion Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family. 

Safer Recruitment

West Bromwich Albion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

WBA’s Safeguarding, Equality and Whistleblowing policies can be accessed here https://www.wba.co.uk/club/about-us/club-policies 

It is unlawful for the Club to employ anyone who is involved with regulated activity who is barred from doing so and we will carry out rigorous pre-employment checks and screening. 

An Enhanced DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out prior to commencement in this post.

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