Vacancy | Head of Academy Sports Science

An exciting opportunity has opened up to join the Pilgrims’ ambitious and forward-thinking Academy set up.

With the Argyle Academy taking a central position in the club’s publicly stated aim to become a sustainable Championship club, there has never been a better time for suitable candidates to further their careers at Home Park.

We are recruiting for a Head of Academy Sports Science, who will monitor and track players’ progress through regular fitness testing across the age groups. Knowledge and experience in devising Strength and Conditioning programmes, nutrition guidance and advice, monitoring player loading through GPS, assisting the medical department with rehabilitation programmes, and growth and maturation reports is essential. The successful candidate will also be expected to establish an individual learning plan for each player in line with the club’s review process as part of a multi- disciplinary team.

Candidates must hold either the UKSCA or BASES accreditation and a BSc or MSc degree in sport science or relevant area. We are also looking for experience within a professional football club and in a busy and fast paced environment.

Plymouth Argyle Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves the supervision of and working with children and young people. As the role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the applicant must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions.

For a copy of the full job description and an informal discussion regarding the role, please email Academy Manager Phil Stokes on phil.stokes@pafc.co.uk.

To apply, submit a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role before 12pm on Friday, 18 November.