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Contract: Full Time, 37.5 hours a week

Location: The City Ground, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ

Working Arrangements: On site

Closing Date For Applications: 22nd November 2024

Lead the Netball 1^st Team and Pathway squad strength & conditioning (gym-based) programme.

Maximise the potential of all Netball 1^st Team players and Pathway players, including individualising programmes to develop physical qualities and increase robustness. Enhance individual physical performance and culture, making S&C an integral component of high performance.

The Perks of the Job:

• Opportunity to access tickets for events across the Club.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to high street and gym discounts.
• Discount within our Club shop.
• Free on-site parking.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To lead the delivery of S&C (gym-based) sessions to all 1^st team and Pathway players.
• To individualise S&C programmes to maximise the development of physical qualities and performance.
• To individualise pre-training programmes to ensure all Netball players are ready to perform optimally (daily).
• To assist with gym-phase rehabilitation of Netball First Team and Pathway players.
• To use the appropriate testing and screening tools to monitor and measure all team players physical qualities and readiness to perform optimally.
• To feedback to the Netball Head Coach and Pathway Lead on sessional reports and respective testing data.
• To feedback to the Netball Physiotherapist about the injured players in the gym-based rehabilitation.
• Oversee the development and effective management or related facilities and equipment.
• To maintain and develop a S&C testing database, testing and screening data and reports.
• To assist in other areas of Sports Science (including data analysis, pitch-based physical development, recovery & regeneration, nutrition strategies etc.) when needed.
• Long-term load and athletic development planning.
• Have consistently high standards.
• Play a key role in promoting a positive high-performance culture.
• Ensure the latest clinical, scientific, and technical innovations for applied practice are implemented while maintaining the highest level of care.
• Liaise closely with national teams’ performance and medical departments to ensure players’ sports science and medical needs are met during international duty.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

• BSc in Sports Science or equivalent. 
• Previous experience working in a professional sports team
• Experience of delivering physical performance gym-based coaching in elite sport 
• Excellent understanding of human anatomy and biomechanics
• Excellent understanding of physical screening and S&C programming
• Excellent understanding of human physiology and principles of athletic performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that are clear, engaging and responsive to convey complex information to individuals
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills with special reference to Excel
• Proactive and engaging style with a winning attitude and can-do approach
• UKSCA accredited, or on the pathway to becoming accredited.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.

An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.