Key Responsibilities - First-Team Sport Scientist

Data Collection & Load Management

• Collaborate with the Head of Performance and MDT on the collection, monitoring and analysis of athlete data to inform internal and external load management strategies.
• Ensure all data collection is directed by, and conducted in conjunction with, the Head of Performance and wider MDT.
• Apply data insight to deliver genuine, measurable impact to the performance programme.

Reporting & Communication

• Generate reports that are visually attractive and accessible, bringing athlete information to life for all members of the MDT.
• Demonstrate effective, proactive communication across the MDT, ensuring athlete data and insights are shared clearly and in a timely manner.

Individual Player Support

• Contribute to the identification and delivery of individual player requirements arising from needs analyses.
• Work closely with coaching, medical and performance staff to tailor support around specific player needs.

Movement & Injury Risk Mitigation

• Demonstrate expertise in the design and delivery of movement programmes to mitigate injury risk and maximise performance.
• Apply evidence-based practice to support athlete readiness, robustness and long-term physical development.

Key Responsibilities - Head of Academy Strength and Conditioning

Programme Structure & Delivery

• Design and structure strength & conditioning programmes across all age groups within the academy pathway.
• Lead the hands-on delivery of academy S&C provision, ensuring quality and consistency across all youth programmes.

Monitoring & Alignment

• Monitor and evaluate academy programme delivery, tracking athlete progression across the pathway.
• Ensure academy S&C provision is closely aligned with first-team Hull FC principles and philosophy.
• Operate under the direct guidance and review of the Head of Performance, ensuring a joined-up approach from academy through to first team.

Shared Responsibilities

• Work closely as an integrated member of the MDT, demonstrating effective communication and collaboration between all members, across both first-team and academy settings.
• Support staff development through active involvement in the department's internal mentorship programme.
• Deliver all responsibilities with energy and enthusiasm, upholding a check-and-challenge mindset to maintain exemplary professional standards.

Continued Professional & Personal Development

• Maintain a proactive commitment to continued professional and personal development throughout the role.
• Endeavour to remain up to date with technological and evidence/research advancements within the field of sport science, applying new learning to enhance practice.
• Engage with relevant courses, conferences, professional networks and literature to ensure department practices remain innovative and aligned with best practice in elite sport.

Person Specifications

Essential

• Degree in Sport Science or an equivalent related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' postgraduate experience working in elite sport.
• Experience leading, coordinating or overseeing a strength & conditioning programme, ideally within a pathway or academy environment.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification(s) in a field related to the role (e.g. Strength & Conditioning, Sports Science, Sports Medicine, or a related applied discipline).

Terms of Appointments

• Salary dependent on experience.
• Full-time split role, combining First Team Sport Scientist and Head of Academy S&C.
• Based within the Performance Department at Hull FC, reporting to the Head of Performance.