Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine
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Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine to lead and manage the delivery of an integrated, multidisciplinary performance support programme across all academy age groups (U9-U21). The role oversees sports science, medical care, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and physical development, managing a team of physiotherapists, S&C coaches, and sport scientists.
Job Details
- Department: Academy
- Responsible to: Academy Manager
- Responsible for: Senior Academy Physiotherapist, Lead Academy S&C Coach & Lead Academy Sport Scientist
- Salary: Dependent on Experience
- Contract: Full-time, 40 hours a week
- Work Flexibility: The position will involve working irregular hours (evenings, weekends and bank holidays)
Role Responsibilities
Leadership, Management & Strategy
- Lead, manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team including sport scientists, S&C coaches, physiotherapists and sports therapists.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive sport science and medicine strategy aligned with the club’s philosophy.
- Lead monthly department meetings to plan, review and create innovative ways of improving our medical and sport science services.
- Ensure the Academy Sport Science & Medicine department are compliant with EPPP rules.
- Manage departmental budget.
- Develop an in-service training programme to develop our physiotherapists, sports therapists, sport scientists and S&C coaches.
Performance Support
- Oversee the planning and delivery of physical development programmes tailored to each age group/stage of development.
- Ensure appropriate monitoring of player load, growth, maturation and readiness to train.
- Utilise available data to inform planning of programmes in line with players individual development plans.
Medical & Rehabilitation
- Lead all aspects of medical care, including injury diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
- Implement and continuously develop best-practice protocols for injury prevention and return to train/play processes.
- Ensure clear communication around injuries and rehabilitation programmes between medical staff, coaches, players and parents where appropriate.
- Complete musculo-skeletal screening of U21s players and assist with MSK screening of U18s and U9-U16 players.
- Attend specialist appointments with Academy players when necessary.
- Ensure all medical staff record treatments and rehabilitation daily on software system and complete audit of injuries at the end of the season.
- Ensure weekly Injury report to keep MDT updated on status of injured players.
- Oversee the planning and organization of the academy medical department, including but not limited to ensuring medical cover for all academy fixtures, liaising with paramedics and ambulance staff regarding games cover, completing staff rota.
- Ensure good lines of communication regarding relevant players and injury from the academy up to first team medical staff.
- To undertake both internal and external CPD.
- To ensure all work is undertaken in line with legal requirements of society/council membership.
Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy degree
- HCPC registered
- 1st Aid Qualified (FA Level 5 ATMMiF)
Desirable
- FA Safeguarding Children Workshop
- UKSCA / NSCA
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- High level of organisation and attention to detail
- A minimum of 5 years post BSc qualification experience
- A minimum of 2 years' experience of leading a medical and/or performance department
- Experience of working with adolescents within a sporting environment
- Good understanding of paediatric injuries and management
- Good clinical reasoning
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of medical services
- Good range of treatment and rehabilitation skills
General Information
This role will require an Enhanced DBS Check. [Employer hidden] reserve the right to remove this advert if adequate applications are received. Due to high demand, the Club will be unable to respond to those not shortlisted.
[Employer hidden] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of work involving children are subject to an enhanced DBS check and barred list check. Online searches may be conducted for shortlisted candidates. [Employer hidden] is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, disabled people, and individuals from diverse ethnic communities.
How to Apply
Please complete an Application Form, available HERE. If you require the application form in an alternative format, please email [contact hidden]. The closing date for this vacancy will be 18th May 2026.