The Head of Academy Sports Science will design, implement and deliver an appropriate strength, conditioning and exercise programme for all Academy teams from pre academy/ u11 -u19s. In addition, the Head of Academy Sports Science will establish and deliver a testing programme in line with CAS Criteria. The Head of Academy Sports Science will be responsible for delivering in-house Sports Science training workshops for all Academy Staff.
Job Title - Head of Academy Sports Science Reporting to - Academy Director
Key Relationships - Academy Head Physiotherapist, Academy Coaching Staff
Duties
Academy Squads
- Design and deliver a suitable sports science programme for all academy players from Pre Academy and u11 -u19s
- Mainly working with U19 squad and with Head of Professional Phase.
- Programme will satisfy all criteria set by Scottish FA CAS
- Provide players with programmes to assist the transition from Academy to the Partick Thistle first team
- Deliver Sports Science tests for all teams in line with Scottish FA CAS criteria
- Enhance a growth & maturation injury prevention programme for players who require extra support.
- Maintain a data management system for player monitoring for all squads
- Manage a data flow between on-pitch collection (GPS & Performance Tests) and input to the in-house Partick Thistle Youth Academy App.
- Ensure all players' injury status is kept up to date through the Academy App.
Sports Science Staff
- Manage a team of staff & interns (U11-U17)
- Responsible for ensuring suitably qualified and trained staff are engaged to assist where necessary the delivery of the programmes.
- Arrange regular in-service Sports Science training for all Academy Staff
- Ensure the safety of all players if using any equipment during delivery sport science sessions
- Responsible for training staff on GPS systems and Partick Thistle Youth Academy App operations.
- Work closely with First Team Head of Sport Science to ensure a smooth transition for U19 players into first team environment - communicating workload and testing results.
Other Duties
- Work closely with the Academy Physiotherapist to ensure players returning from injury have a rehabilitation programme
- Deliver workshops for all parents, players, and coaches to enhance the academy understanding of the importance of sport science (nutrition, strength & conditioning, growth & maturation)
- Attend SFA workshops to enhance understanding of academy sport science and to input interventions to stay up to date with the best practice guidelines from SFA.
Essential - Minimum of Bachelor with honours degree working towards a Masters level (within the first year of appointment providing evidence from University of enrolment) in Physiotherapy, Sports Science or related field with 3 years working experience, or, experience at a similar role
Desirable - UEFA C Licene
Due to the anticipated high level of interest, this post may close early so early application is advised. Our closing date for this role is 5pm on Friday 3rd October. If you think you can add value to our Team, please apply by email along with your CV and short cover letter to craig.dargo@ptfc.co.uk
Partick Thistle Youth Academy is an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable groups. This post includes regulated work with children and all offers are subject to references and PVG Scheme membership.