Job Title: Performance and Medical Manager (Men's Academy)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing (BN15 9FP)
Application Deadline: 28th August 2024
About us:
We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage whilst keeping our Sussex community spirit. Our vision is to be a top ten Premier League club and a top four Women's Super League club. A commitment to high performance, high professional standards and making a difference is at the heart of everything we do.
Lead our performance and medical department at our Category 1 Academy
This Performance and Medical Manager (Men's Academy) role will play a pivotal role of developing our men's academy physical development and medical programme determined by the departments key principles, philosophies and performance pillars.
We are one team at Brighton, so you will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure the physical programme is integrated into a holistic player development pathway. You will line manage and coordinate our academy medical and performance teams to ensure objectives are met and effective delivery is evidenced throughout the programme.
Do you have what it takes to become a Performance and Medical Manager at our Men's Academy
The successful candidate will need to hold the following qualifications:
- MSc in Sport Science/ Medicine (or equivalent)
- FA Level 2 Emergency Aid certificate
- FA Safeguarding certificate
You will have extensive experience of medical and performance provisions in an elite sporting environment. You will have line management experience and a good understanding of the EPPP. Here at Brighton, we are known for our culture and values leading the way, and the right people will need to fit into that. You will work hard, but the great thing about football is that you will see the results.
Our values play a pivotal role in our success
Our values are not just a list of words we expect our colleagues to learn, but a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors. As a team we live and breathe these values:
- Treat People Well
- Exceed Expectations
- Aim High. Never Give Up
- Act with Integrity
- Make it Special
How we say thank you
In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:
- Free breakfast and lunch at both sites
- 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
- Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and much more!
- Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 24/25 season
- In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
- Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch.
We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Safeguarding is part of everything we do
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note all applications must be made through the official club careers page. Third party applications are not accepted.
To submit your application for this Performance and Medical Manager (Men's Academy) opportunity, please click ‘Apply' now before applications close on 28th August 2024.