Academy Nutritionist

Contract: Full Time, 42 hours a week

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

Department: Academy Sports Science and Medicine

Reporting to: Head of Academy Performance & Medical

Closing Date For Applications: 25th August 2026

Nottingham Forest Academy has a clear aim of building on its excellent history and strong back story with the following vision ‘develop a world-class Academy which develops players of Premier League and International Standard. Recognised as a genuine EPPP Category One Academy differentiated by ‘emotion’ and ‘innovation’, this post will be held by an exceptional leader to continue our journey and further develop the excellent young players, people, strategy and methodology we have in place.

To enhance and deliver our performance nutrition strategy at the Academy, providing high level, evidence based nutritional support that optimises the performance of our Academy players, ensuring an appropriate support and education programme is provided at each phase.

• 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.

• Design and deliver an individual diet and nutrition programme for players that aligns to the requirements of the Academy Strategy and the Elite Player Performance Programme.
• Develop and deliver player-centered nutrition programmes and provide individualised 1-1 nutrition support to young players in the academy, including loan players.
• Provide insights based nutritional support for injury and rehabilitation programmes for youth players, in conjunction with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
• Develop and implement innovative and evidence-based nutrition curriculum and education sessions and resources to increase nutrition knowledge throughout the Academy levels for players, parents, host families and colleagues.
• In conjunction with the MDT, assist with player fitness and strength development, and body composition through nutritional interventions.
• Measuring and monitoring of players body composition data.
• Work collaboratively with the MDT on the development of each player as part of the 6-12 weekly multidisciplinary review process.
• Support match days as directed to assist/implement nutritional provision and provide post game recovery support where appropriate.
• Maintain records of all nutrition interventions and track measurable outcomes linked to nutritional practices (body composition, nutritional knowledge, anti-doping awareness, hydration etc.). Provide regular reports to the Head of Academy and the Academy Management Team.
• Working with the MDT and first team practitioners, create individual plans to bridge the gap from academy performance requirements to senior football performance levels, ensuring loan players are provided nutritional support whilst away from the club.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and catering staff to ensure adequate food service and provision aligning with nutritional requirements on training and match days.
• Complete relevant stock checks for supplements, track consumption in line with anti-doping regulations and provide updates for relevant orders.
• Provide appropriate support and direction to the Performance Team work placement students.
• To provide performance support where appropriate at home/away matches.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, as required, demonstrating progress and outcomes against the Academy strategy.
• Engage in CPD relevant to sports nutrition and be willing to participate in research if the opportunity arises.
• Any other appropriate duties as required by the Academy management team.
• Responsible for both individual health & safety and that of those who you are responsible for.
• Ensure the relationship with children and adults at risk is appropriate and language, behaviour and demeanour is suitable. The Company will expect you to undertake training to ensure an understanding of best practice in relation to children and/or adults at risk.
• You will be responsible for the welfare of children in your care.

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