Job Description

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Contract: Part Time, 21 hours a week

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Reporting to: Girls Academy Manager

Closing Date For Applications: 9th June 2026

About the Role:

This post is expected to optimise the availability and athletic development of the PGA players through the provision, monitoring and passionate delivery of an evidence based physical development programme, in line with the Nottingham Forest Football Club performance syllabus. The postholder will provide on-field performance support and deliver the off-field athletic development programme for players within our Pro Game Academy.

The Perks of the Job:

• Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Access to high street and gym discounts.

• Discount within our Club shop.

• Free on-site parking.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional and world leading physical performance support for all registered Academy players including individual programmes and long-term athletic development plans.

• In association with the academy coaches, organise the weekly training plans and long-term programmes for academy age group players.

• Ensure Sport Science and S&C provision including session plans, gym sessions and testing are uploaded onto appropriate database within 24 hours.

• Manage all pitch related physical performance in co-operation with other MDT team members

• Ensure testing and monitoring practices are consistently implemented and evaluated to inform practice.

• Assist in Talent Identification protocols and contribute to the trialling procedures and testing for potential academy players.

• Educate staff to ensure the maintenance of age specific best practice including the provision of in-service training and appropriate development methodologies

• Assist where appropriate other members of the performance and medical departments across all NFFC squads and teams, including rehabilitation support

• Work with the wider medical team to provide an integrated approach to performance enhancement regarding injury rehabilitation and return to training/play criteria.

• In conjunction with the medical department, develop age-related prehab and appropriate rehab to minimise injury risk and maximise player availability

• Use appropriate databases to monitor and manage player loading, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to individualise player plans.

• To provide physical performance support at home/away PGA matches.

• To support with evidence-based departmental projects.

What are we looking for:

• Experience in the provision of Strength & Conditioning services to elite athletes.

• Experience of football programming and periodisation

• Significant experience in paediatric physical development.

• Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• BSc in Sports Science related discipline.

• Be working towards or completed MSc in Strength & Conditioning or postgraduate related (desirable).

• Be a CASES Accredited Sports Scientist (desirable).

• UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC) qualification (or prepared to complete within 6 months).

• FA Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF) (or prepared to complete within 6 months).

• Valid FA Safeguarding Certificate.

• UKAD Introduction to Clean Sport (or prepared to complete within 6 months).

• Ability to accurately measure and monitor essential physical components with elite youth

• Competent user of data management platforms (e.g. PowerBi, Tablea, Microsoft Excel)

• Exhibit age-appropriate communication techniques.

• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.

Forest For Everyone

We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination.

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.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.

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 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.