Blackpool Football Club are looking for a Lead Sports Scientist to join the academy at Bloomfield Road.
Reporting to the Academy Director, the Academy Lead Sports Scientist is responsible for leading and managing the Academy Sports Science Department and overseeing the planning, delivery and evaluation of sports science provision across the Foundation, Youth Development and Professional Development Phases.
The chosen candidate will design and deliver age appropriate, evidence based physical development programmes, monitor player performance and development and provide clear, practical information to support coaching and multidisciplinary decision making. The role combines departmental leadership with hands on delivery, ensuring physical development provision supports the needs and progression of individual players.
Working closely with the Head of Academy Medical Services, Lead Professional Development Phase Coach, Academy coaching staff and First Team Sports Science staff, the postholder will help coordinate physical development, training demands and rehabilitation support. They will promote The Blackpool Way by placing player welfare, individual development and high professional standards at the heart of their work.
The position is full-time with working hours being flexible around the needs of the Club and include evening and weekend work.
To apply for the position please submit an application form and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role to or Blackpool Football Club, Bloomfield Road, Seasiders Way, Blackpool, FY1 6JJ.
As part of your application, please also complete our Diversity Monitoring Form below and return it to HR@Blackpoolfc.co.uk.
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Closing date for applications is Friday 6 November 2026. We encourage early applicants as we reserve the right to close the application process at any time.
