Head of Academy Medical & Performance

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous review of the Academy Medical & Performance programme across U7–U18 age groups.

• Provide and oversee medical and performance support at training sessions and fixtures, including player preparation, recovery and pitch-side care.

• Manage and coordinate Medical & Performance support staffing across all phases, ensuring

compliance with EPPP standards.

• Monitor and manage player health and performance data, including wellbeing, workload, GPS and fitness testing metrics.

• Lead injury prevention, rehabilitation and return-to-play processes across the Academy.

• Oversee medical screening, profiling and the maintenance of accurate medical records and FIP reporting.

• Ensure all safeguarding, health & safety, and emergency procedures are adhered to across

Academy operations.

• Deliver CPD and education programmes for staff, players and parents on performance, recovery and wellbeing.

• Work collaboratively with coaching, operations and education staff to support the Academy

Performance Plan and KPIs.