Jobs

SPORT SCIENCE INTERNSHIP
VACANCY FOR SEASON 2008/2009

A rare opportunity is available to gain experience in a forward-thinking Sports Medicine and Sport Science Department at a successful Premier League football club. Our Internship programme was launched in 2007 and has proved to be a rewarding and successful experience for individuals to date.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, conscientious individual who has either recently completed or is within 2 months of completing a Masters Degree in Sports Science or a closely related discipline (including the IOC Diploma Sports Nutrition).

A strong academic background is essential. Some experience of working with elite athletes and/or young people (under 18s) would be highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a particular interest and knowledge base in one or more of the following areas: exercise physiology, sports nutrition or strength and conditioning. Some evidence of the candidate pursuing this interest further than academic study is desirable.

The position is a and is based in Chigwell, Essex, on a fixed term contract for 12 months (subject to a six month probationary period)
Basic salary £15k + additional CPD grants.

Start date Nov/Dec 2008.

As part of normal and regular duties, this position involves working with young athletes (under 18s) and is subject to safer recruitment protocols, including CRB Disclosure at Enhanced Level and references. Tottenham Hotspur is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Tottenham Hotspur is an equal opportunities employer.

Applicants must complete an application pack and provide a photocopy of MSc certificate or evidence that you are within 2 months of finishing MSc programme (letter from university).

Application packs are sent out on request; please email cathy.alexander@tottenhamhotspur.com

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: FRIDAY, 12th SEPT 2008

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOUNDATION
ACADEMY INTEGRATION MANAGER (FULL-TIME POSITION)

The Tottenham Hotspur Foundation is recruiting a Manager for the Academy Integration Programme, which forms part of Tottenham Hotspur's talent identification programme for gifted young players.

This is a full-time position, working 35 hours per week (flexible with irregular hours i.e. evenings given the nature of the job) and is based within the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, White Hart Lane Stadium in North London.

The Academy Integration Manager will be responsible for implementing a coaching structure and syllabus reflecting that of the Academy, along with the identification, development and progression of players from grassroots level through to development centres and potentially into the Academy system. The successful candidate will also supervise the safe operation of development centres in relation to safeguarding children. This includes clear operating standards and guidance for staff, children and parents that conform to FA standards and the Premier League Rules relating to children (under 18s), including NSPCC Standards for safeguarding children in sport.

This is a position of trust and involves regular and direct contact with children (under 18s) and vulnerable adults. The position is subject to CRB Disclosure at Enhanced Level, satisfactory references and a six-month probationary period.

The main duties will be:

• To oversee the development of structures and feeder systems that identify playing talent.
• To monitor the Academy Development Centres to ensure operating
  standards are met.
• To develop and implement career progression pathways for coaches.
• To lead and manage Development Centre coaching staff.
• To organise in-house training for coaches
• Communicate guidelines and information to parents and information to schools and other stakeholders.

The successful applicant will commit and conform to Tottenham Hotspur procedures, Foundation procedures and codes of conduct, including Tottenham Hotspur's Child Protection Policy and Procedures, Equal Opportunities Policy and health and safety at work - reflecting the Club's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The applicant will have responsibility for promoting ethics, safeguarding and the welfare of children - the Club expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 29 August 2008

To request an Application Pack, please call Kathleen Relihan on 020 8365 5028

Or email: kathleen.relihan@tottenhamhotspur.com