{"id":45471,"date":"2021-02-20T07:12:32","date_gmt":"2021-02-20T07:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uk.newjobvacancies.org\/?p=45471"},"modified":"2021-02-20T07:12:32","modified_gmt":"2021-02-20T07:12:32","slug":"lead-academy-sports-scientist-swansea-city-afc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uk.newjobvacancies.org\/clerical-assistants-jobs\/lead-academy-sports-scientist-swansea-city-afc\/","title":{"rendered":"Lead Academy Sports Scientist &#8211; Swansea City AFC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gfvpu67805155d3300\" ><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5811055133939296\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8669520966\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n.gfvpu67805155d3300 {\r\nmargin: 5px; 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Diversity, Health &amp; Safety, Safeguarding, Anti-Corruption &amp; Bribery and GDPR.<br \/>\n\u2022 Make suggestions to improve the working environment and contribute to positive employee relations within your area of work and Swansea City Football Club as a whole.<br \/>\n\u2022 To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.<br \/>\n\u2022 To comply with all aspects of the Swansea City Football Club Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements, to enable the Company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health &amp; Safety.<br \/>\n\u2022 Ensure effective communication within your work team and across Swansea City whilst actively offering support and guidance as necessary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Person Specification<\/strong><br \/>\nEssential<br \/>\n\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree (2:1 minimum) in Sport and Exercise Science or sports related discipline.<br \/>\n\u2022 Master\u2019s degree in a sports science related field.<br \/>\n\u2022 Hold or currently undertaking BASES Accreditation.<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience of working in a sports science setting with young elite athletes.<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience of working in a football academy.<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience of working with Catapult GPS systems.<br \/>\n\u2022 Valid FA First Aid and or Basic First Aid for Sport Qualification<br \/>\n\u2022 FA Safeguarding Certificate.<br \/>\n\u2022 Excellent understanding of monitoring and managing peak height velocity.<br \/>\n\u2022 Ability to work effectively and efficiency within a multidisciplinary team.<br \/>\n\u2022 Excellent communication skills.<br \/>\n\u2022 Empathy with young people and their challenges<br \/>\n\u2022 A dynamic, hardworking and enthusiastic individual<\/p><div class=\"idvca67805155d3347\" ><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; 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Equal Opportunity is an integral part of our recruitment and selection process, and we welcome applications from all individuals who feel they meet the core requirements of the role. We are particularly encouraging applications from women, disabled people and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) individuals who are currently under-represented within the organisation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people involved in activities and event at the Company. As part of the Company\u2019s recruitment and selection process any offers of work involving working in regulated activity with children are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and barred list check (depending on the level of supervision, frequency, and nature of contact with children). Appropriate references are also required.<br \/>\nShould an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Swansea City AFC reserve the right to remove this advert.<br \/>\nDue to a high demand in applications the Club will be unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to apply<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you believe you have the right mix of skills for this position, please complete the Application Form available at: https:\/\/secure.rightsignature.com\/templates\/32d1f54a-a487-40fa-b2ec-7f3e2f85a18c\/template-signer-link\/eaa9eb7872522a6c03f9e8de2cd9e2bb or email jobs@swanseacity.com to request an application form. Please note CV\u2019s will not be accepted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Role An exciting opportunity has become available within the Academy. 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