Assistant Physical Development Coach

Based at

Blackburn Rovers Academy, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BA
. Flexibility regarding location is required.

Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

To support the Academy Medical Department with sports science and strength and conditioning duties on behalf of the Academy. This may include working match days and clinics agreed by the Head of Sports Science and Medicine.

• To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all players, promoting their well‑being whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
• To lead on the physical development of the Foundation Phase (U9–U12s);
• To assist in providing sports science and strength and conditioning programmes to all academy players as required;
• To assist in the training load monitoring of academy players;
• To liaise with parents and coaches as required;
• To contribute to the development and delivery of the athletic development framework;
• To ensure all written evidence is up to date and in accordance with EPPP requirements;
• To liaise with all BRFC staff on a daily basis;
• To maintain an up-to-date Continuous Professional Development (CPD) portfolio;
• Ensure best practice is followed at all times and players receive optimal advice;
• To maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times;
• To assist and lead departmental in‑service training as and when required;
• Assist in the education of all players and parents as required in relation to physiological development, nutrition and performance;
• To assist in the collection and evaluation of physical testing and daily screening;
• To assist and lead with cool‑down, strength, movement training and stretching sessions with individuals/groups of players as required by the department; and
• To assist in other departmental duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of Sports Science and Medicine.

• The ability to work under pressure and meet set deadlines;
• The ability to use a variety of communication methods;
• The ability to set achievable goals and to monitor and evaluate performance;
• Excellent problem solving skills;
• The ability to evaluate and identify both strengths and areas for development to improve performance;
• IT literate;
• To maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times;
• The ability to work as an individual and as part of a team.

Knowledge required:

• Knowledge and/or experience of an elite sporting environment;
• Safeguarding awareness;
• Knowledge of sports science and pediatric athletes.

• Essential:
  Sports Science Degree or equivalent;
• Desirable: UKSCA accreditation or working towards.