Academy Junior Sports Scientist

About the Club

Burnley FC is an established professional football club with a rich history, located in the heart of the town and its community. We believe that Burnley is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Academy Junior Sports Scientist to join us at Burnley Football Club. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Club’s ongoing development and helping us deliver a first-class experience for players, staff, and supporters.

Are you passionate about football and looking for your next challenge in the game? Come and join our Clarets family as our Academy Junior Sports Scientist! The ideal candidate will have all essential qualifications and previous experience in a sports setting. You will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.

• Liaise with Head of Academy Human Performance and Medicine and Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach regarding players within the YDP.
• Lead the organisation and planning of GPS data collection for the U16s.
• Provide support to the YDP through pitch-based syllabus and ILP sessions.

Please apply via Burnley FC’s career page where you should complete our application form and submit a short cover letter/CV explaining how you meet the role criteria, along with your educational and employment history. Please also provide an explanation for any gaps. Successful applicants will be subject to a social media check and an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) which will be paid for by the employer.

If you require an alternative format of our job description and person specification and/or our application form, please contact the HR department at

* Please note, should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Burnley FC reserve the right to remove a job advert.