Head of Academy Sport Science and Medicine

A fantastic opportunity for a candidate to communicate and promote the Academy culture creating an elite environment for the development of young players. CORE RESPONSIBILITES: *Communicate and engage with parents/guardians where appropriate. *Actively engage in a fully functioning competency framework and integrated appraisal process. *Monitor the well being of Academy players at all times liaising with the Safeguarding Services Manager. DEPARTMENTAL LEAD RESPONSIBLITIES: *Design, review and evaluation of the Sport Science and Medicine strategy included within the APP. *Responsibility for liaison with the Chief Medical Officer on all relevant issues. *To undertake the role of line manager for all full and part-time Academy Sport Science and Medical staff. *Overall responsibility for management, design and implementation of the physical development and conditioning programmes for the U9-U18 players. *Overall responsibility for the monitoring and recording of ISO audit criteria. *Management and tracking of all Medical & Sports Science expenditure as per finance processes. *Lead the appraisals of the full time physiotherapists, sport scientists and part time doctors. *Ensure the Sport Science and Medicine provision complies with the FootPass audit process. *Management of the evening and weekend physiotherapy clinic ensuring the correct level of provision is provided at all times for all Academy training sessions and fixtures. *To establish an appropriate medical screening programme for all Academy players in conjunction with the Academy Management Team and Chief Medical Officer. *Responsibility for ensuring the medical qualifications of all full and part time Academy medical staff remain up to date in accordance with governing body rules and regulations. *Monitoring of the physical syllabus delivered across the development phases by technical staff. *Manage the recruitment of all Sport Science and Medical staff. *Oversee, monitor and when needed contribute to the management of the injuries to the U9-18 players. *Management, design and implementation of the physical fitness testing and orthopaedic and movement screening programmes for U9-U18 players (in liaison with the Club's Head of Sport Science and Head of 1st Team Physiotherapy). *Ensure the Academy Sport Science and Medical Staff maintain a comprehensive database of work conducted with the players on the PMA and One Drive. To include current medical status, medical notes, rehabilitation and prehabilitation programmes, medical/orthopaedic/movement screen results, individual physical targets and session content and attendance., *Oversee the management of injuries and illnesses to all our Academy Players, including relevant referral to internal and external health professionals. To assess and treat the players when necessary. *Oversee the delivery of individual and group strength and conditioning sessions to our Academy players, assisting when necessary. *Manage the delivery of warm up and cool down elements within the match day and coaching programme in relation to the syllabus identified in the Sport Science and Medicine strategy *Collate, analyse and feedback relevant medical information to the appropriate Club staff for all Academy players. This is to include updates on injured players, rehabilitation programmes, return to train/play dates and injury audits (but must respect and abide by medical confidentiality laws). *Give guidance to Academy Medical staff on the design and dissemination of individual injury prevention programmes. *Liaison with the Academy recruitment staff concerning appropriate medical information and consents for all Academy trialists. *Provision of medical cover for training and match day for U9-U18 fixtures. *Contribution to the player performance reviews within the PMA *Work effectively with other support staff and services, including doctors/sport science services, to provide an integrated approach to performance enhancement. *Attendance at all team meetings and active inclusion in discussions. STAFF DEVELOPMENT: *Provide direction and support for Sports Science and Medical staff, to ensure the programme delivery is of a high standard both in terms of content and interventions. *Overall responsibility for the completion and management of appraisals within the ACF for Academy Sports Science & Medical team. *Overall responsibility for delivery of the departments' CPD. Delivery of at least one internal professional development event for the Medical Department, one for the part time medical staff and one for the multidisciplinary team. *Identify areas for development and work closely with the Academy Management Team, Multi-Disciplinary Teams to ensure necessary performance standards are met and developed. *BSc in Physiotherapy *Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy *HCPC registered Physiotherapist Desirable *MSc in Physiotherapy *BSc Sport Science Technical/Professional Qualifications *FA Advanced Trauma and medical Management in Football (previously AREA) *FA Child Welfare qualification. Essential Skills and Abilities *Excellent leadership skills *Knowledge of musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation of elite level paediatric athletes *Ability to analyse and interpret movement patterns and posture *Experience and understanding of injury prevention *Knowledge of the Long Term Athletic Development Model *Knowledge of Strength and Conditioning of Elite Paediatric Athletes *Excellent computer literacy, specifically in the use of Microsoft Office. Desirable *Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan and the PMA application. *Forward thinking mindset to developing the department and programme Personal Requirements *Demonstrate the ability to mix with different departments effectively communicating and distributing information.