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    Re: Richardson ? Archived Message

    Posted by Nik on 22/8/2023, 12:44:26, in reply to "Re: Richardson ?"

    He's the Head of Performance.

    Here's a job description published by Cambridge explaining the role:

    "Role Summary:
    The role of the Head of Performance is to oversee the sports science and medical departments of the club,
    leading all pitch-based and gym-based activities as part of the players’ physical performance.

    Key Job Outcomes:
     Recommend staff appointments within the performance department, in consultation with the
    Sporting Director and the Head Coach. All staff appointments will be made by the CEO
     Responsible for feedback and monitoring the physical data of each professional player, utilising the
    technological equipment available and ensuring recommendations are made for the physical load of
    each professional player within the weekly schedule
     Designing, implementing and evolving individual strength and conditioning programmes, and
    offering sports science support to all professional players as and when required/appropriate
     Line manage the Head of Medical Services at the Club to ensure efficiency and competency in our
    medical treatments of injuries and preventative processes
     To ensure training day and match day warm ups are correctly delivered so that all professional
    players are correctly and fully prepared
     Work with the Club’s catering provider to ensure meal planning and appropriate nutrition support
    for the players on training and match days
     Be responsible for updating the weekly team schedule for FA anti-doping purposes. Facilitate antidoping team visits at the training ground.
     Lead on all performance technology partners and feedback to Sporting Director
     Design and implement sports science provisions for all scholars in conjunction with the Lead
    Academy Sports Scientist
     Ensure that the performance department carry out all required testing for players as and when
    required
     Attend the football departments meeting as required by the Sporting Director. Represent and
    update staff on all sports science and medical functions
     Meet with the Head Coach, Sporting Director and CEO as required. Your direct line manager is the
    Sporting Director, but it is crucial that you establish and develop a good working relationship with
    the Head Coach and Academy Lead Sports Scientist.
    General Accountabilities
     Be responsible for own safety and not endanger that of colleagues/visitors to the workplace
     Work in compliance with the Codes of Conduct, Regulations and policies of the Club, and its
    commitment to equal opportunities
     Ensure that output and quality of work is of a high standard and complies with current legislation /
    standards
    Key Skills
     Good team player
     Calm and flexible approach with good interpersonal/listening/communication skills
     Confidential with a commitment to quality and continuous improvemen"

    https://www.cambridgeunited.com/siteassets/pdfs/head-of-performance-job-description.pdf

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