Head of Academy Medical & Performance

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About The Role

Head of Academy Medical & Performance:

Plymouth Argyle FC are recruiting a critical leadership position within our Academy and are seeking a driven and experienced Head of Academy Medical & Performance to lead the delivery of our Medical and performance support provision across all age groups. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and evolving our performance and medical strategy, supporting player development, wellbeing and availability as the Academy continues to progress - including our transition to our new training ground at Foulston Park.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the design, implementation and continuous review of the Academy Medical & Performance programme across U7-U18 age groups.
• Provide and oversee medical and performance support at training sessions and fixtures, including player preparation, recovery and pitch-side care.
• Manage and coordinate Medical & Performance support staffing across all phases, ensuring

compliance with EPPP standards.
• Monitor and manage player health and performance data, including wellbeing, workload, GPS and fitness testing metrics.
• Lead injury prevention, rehabilitation and return-to-play processes across the Academy.
• Oversee medical screening, profiling and the maintenance of accurate medical records and FIP reporting.
• Ensure all safeguarding, health & safety, and emergency procedures are adhered to across

Academy operations.
• Deliver CPD and education programmes for staff, players and parents on performance, recovery and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with coaching, operations and education staff to support the Academy

Performance Plan and KPIs.

About The Candidate

Essential Requirements:
• MSc in Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine or a related discipline.
• HCPC registered and member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMiF).
• Experience working within an elite football academy environment (YDP/PDP).
• Strong knowledge of EPPP, FA and professional academy standards.
• Proven experience in injury management, athletic development and return-to-play processes.

Desirable:
• Strength & Conditioning qualification (or working towards UKSCA accreditation).
• BASES accreditation (or working towards).
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams within an academy setting.
• Experience using performance monitoring systems (e.g. GPS, FIP).

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