Company Name:
Carlisle United
Location:
Carlisle
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Advertising End Date:
15 May 2026

About The Role

Main Roles and Responsibilities
 
  • Deliver a Sports Science programme that reflects best practice and scientific principles to maximise performance
  • Provide technical coaching support in sport science, broadening the Club's knowledge and understanding of sports science practice in a professional football academy
  • Lead the sport science support daily for the Professional Development Phase
  • Oversee the Sports Science programme for all Foundation and Youth Development players and ensure oversight of the programme and part-time staff
  • Provide sport science support to the rehabilitation process in line with the requirements of the Academy Medical team
  • Contribute to and support the development programmes for youth team players to support their individual development
  • Develop a library of on-pitch and off-pitch physical best practices across all phases
  • Work alongside the Head of Education to provide evidence of strength and conditioning to comply with SEP
  • Plan and oversee the implementation of individual/group strength and coditioning for all Academy players
  • Providing reports and structured indivisual performance goals based upon individual needs as required by the EPPP
  • Assist with gym and pitch-based rehab when required and in collaboration with the Senior Academy Physiotherpist
  • Support the player education process and provide updated on player progress as required
  • Represent the Academy Sports Science department at meetings, events, and conferences
  • Engage with and support both personal and development continuous professional development
  • Assist with the Academy Sports Science Research and Development programme to enhance understanding and answer performance questions related to the physical development of all Academy players
  • Work within he rules of professional confidentiality and follow the BASES and/or UKSCA code of conduct, standards, and guidelines
  • Assist in the management, maintenance and development of the sport science equipment and facilities at the Academy
  • Ensure all relevant Academy team management staff are clearly communicated regularly with regards to all medical issues and injuries
  • To keep an up-to-date and accurate database of treatment and work with all Carlisle United Academy players, including current medical status, medical notes, and recordings of rehabilitation sessions
  • To adhere to EFL Rules and Regulations and ensure protocols are always followed

About The Candidate

Qualifications
  • BSc (Hons) Sports Science/Strength and Conditioning
  • UKSCA Accredited or working towards
  • FA Safeguarding Certificate
  • FA Emergency First Aid in Football
  • Have previous experience in football or an elite sport environment
Knowledge/Experience
 
Experience of training/rehabilitation principles and a sound understanding of the rehabilitation process.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to consult with players, MDT, and parents.
Demonstrate consistent leadership and management skills.
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with a flexible approach to working hours.
Diligence, organisation, and time management skills.
Adaptability to a changing environment at short notice.
Ability to set and maintain high personal and professional standards.
Competent use of IT programmes and online systems.
Ability to display key data visually post sessions.

About The Club

The club has a top-level commitment to safeguarding which promotes practice and behaviours that value children and adults at risk, creates a culture of accountability and drives continual improvement.
 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young players and staff.  We expect all staff, volunteers, parents/carers, young players, any partner agencies or any commissioned service providers to share this commitment.
 
This role will involve working with under 18s and as such is subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).  Therefore, all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.
 
EDI
 
The club is committed to applying its Equality Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection, and adverts will contain an equal opportunities statement.
 
Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, pregnancy/being on maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
 
Any candidate with a disability will not be excluded unless the candidate is unable to perform a duty that is intrinsic to the role, having taken into account reasonable adjustments.  Reasonable adjustments to the selection process will be made to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged because of his/her disability.
 
 

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