Lead Academy Sport Scientist Organisation Heart of Midlothian plc Salary Competitive salary plus excellent staff benefits. Location Oriam - Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS Contract type Fixed Term (Part time) Closing date 6 May 2024 Job Description Heart of Midlothian Football Club is a Scottish Premiership Football Club based in Edinburgh with Elite Academy Status. The Club are looking to recruit a Lead Academy Sport Scientist to join our forward-thinking and ambitious Performance Department.The Lead Academy Sport Scientist will deliver a programme of sport science support services to our part-time players, in both the boys and girls academy. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is highly motivated and passionate about working with and developing young athletes. The successful candidate will be confident in developing good working relationships with a variety of groups including fellow practitioners, coaches, young players, and their parents. Key Responsibilities:• Implement our long-term athletic development framework to help prepare youth players for the physical demands of full-time professional football. • Maintain a data management system for longitudinal player monitoring adopting a conscientious approach to data entry and judicious interpretation and dissemination of results.• Design and deliver gym-based training sessions.• Design and deliver speed, agility, plyometric & conditioning sessions.• Provide occasional matchday support for the U18s squad. • Develop and maintain positive relationships and effective communication pathways with players, coaches, and other members of the Performance Department.• Facilitate and proactively contribute to applied research projects as directed by the Head of Performance.Essential Qualifications, Experience & Requirements:• Undergraduate degree in sport science or related discipline. • Demonstrable experience of providing sport science support services to athletes, preferably within a professional football club. • UKSCA accredited or ability to apply within 6 months.• Postgraduate degree in sport science or related discipline. (Desirable)• BASES accredited or working towards via supervised experience pathway. (Desirable)• ISAK level 1 accredited. (Desirable)• Legal right to work in the UK. Essential Personal Skills:• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Conscientious and committed to attention to detail.• Excellent IT skills.• Critical thinking and analytical mindset.• Able to operate within a high-pressure working environment and put forward their point of view.• Honesty, openness, and an approachable demeanor.• Committed to professional development.The role will have regular contact with children, and it is therefore required by law to have a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland as a condition of employment. How to apply How to apply: If you think you are suitable for the position and meet the criteria above, please send a covering letter and CV to Recruitment@homplc.co.uk. HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN FOOTBALL CLUB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER AND FULLY COMMITTED TO THE SAFEGUARDING AND WELFARE OF VULNERABLE GROUPS. HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN IS A LIVING WAGE ACCREDITED COMPANY. Share X LinkedIn Email