Job description:

Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as Academy Sports Scientist!

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at Leicester City Football Club?

About The Role & Who We’re Scouting

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Sports Scientist to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club, primarily responsible for the U21 age group within the Club's Academy. If you're excited about making a difference and contributing to the Club’s long-term success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The ideal candidate will have significant experience working with young athletes, particularly within an elite-level sports environment, have the appropriate qualifications and accreditations (see essential criteria below) and be driven to deliver the highest standards of care, support and guidance for our young players. The overall objective of the Club's Academy is to continue building a leading-edge organisation that develops our young talent realise their potential and work in a way that reflects the Club's vision and values. Working in collaboration with all departments of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), the core aim of the role is to deliver on the department’s Key Performance Indicators, influence, support and educate key stakeholders in the role of sport science in player development and contribute to meetings and player reviews for the U21 squad (and U18s where required).

Essential criteria for the role includes:

• MSc in Sports Science/Strength & Conditioning
• BASES Accreditation
• UKSCA Accreditation
• Minimum of five years full time experience working with a sports team
• Flexibility in working hours. Be prepared to work unsocial hours
• Reliable and punctual
• Good communication skills and an ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Work within a team environment, co-operate with others, consider the needs of others and helps others to achieve objectives
• Ability to work autonomously on own initiative, pro-active in managing one’s own time, building an understanding of the internal and external environment in order to deliver work in a highly effective and professional manner
• Resilience and the ability to maintain professionalism and a calm demeanour at all times
• Excellent IT skills (including excellent MS Office – word, excel, PowerPoint)
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Full DBS/Enhanced Disclosure Check
• Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF)
• Doctorate in Sports Science or related field (Desirable)
• ISAK Level 1 Accreditation (Desirable)

If you think your experience and skills match, and you’ve got the drive, energy, and skills to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we want you on our team! 

About The Club

Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history – we’re more than just a football club; we’re a community. Formed in 1884, we’ve achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021. 

Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the-art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues – we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!

Benefits Package

Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such – we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You’ll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits! 

One City. One Club. One Leicester.

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.

Next Steps

We’ll be reviewing applications as and when they are submitted and invite shortlisted candidates for interviews, so don’t wait – if you think this role sounds like the right fit, apply today! We’re excited to hear from you and can’t wait to see how you’ll help us reach new heights!