First Team Sports Scientist

Lead, develop and deliver the Sports Science provision for Colchester United’s first team. To optimise physical performance of all players individually and collectively in readiness for match day performance and long-term player development. With a special focus on athletic development & player availability.

• Co-ordinate and lead the sports science provision for the First Team.
• Deliver the department’s philosophy of developing athletic performance while ensuring players are physically robust to meet the demands of an EFL programme.
• Deliver a programme of physical assessments to measure physical capabilities & analyse progress using objective data such as GPS & force plate monitoring.
• To design, develop & monitor individualised strength & conditioning programmes.
• To plan & lead individual & collective Pre-habilitation sessions.
• To plan & deliver on pitch preparation on both training & match-days.
• To lead & educate staff & players regarding nutrition for both training & match day preparation & recovery protocols.
• To collaborate with the Medical department to integrate return to play programmes.
• To integrate with all Academy department staff to deliver a holistic development programme for all players.
• Always have accountability and responsibility for safeguarding.

• FA Safeguarding.
• DBS Enhanced Certificate.
• A Full UK Driving Licence.
• Desirable:
• Previous First Team involvement and experience.
• MSc in Sports Science or related qualification.