Physiologist (British Sailing)

The Opportunity

The UK Sports Institute British Sailing Team have an exciting opportunity for a full-time physiologist role working in British Sailing Team Performance Unit, Portland Marina, Portland, DT5 1DX.

A snapshot of the role

• Do you want to work with the World’s greatest Sailing Nation, supporting athletes to achieve their personal best performance at the LA Olympics and beyond?
• Do you have a passion for sport science and physiology, supporting physical change in athletes, creating positive performance environments and thrive in an embedded performance support team?
• Do you have a passion for supporting sailors on their physical development?
• Have you got confidence in physiology laboratory and field-based profiling?
• Can you deliver physiology and physical based programmes in a way that drives intent and engagement?
• Do you have a can-do attitude, and happy to work with direction?

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective.  We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.

If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!

Application Method:

We would like to ask candidates to answer the following question instead of providing a covering letter. You will also be required to submit a CV.

Question:

1 – In a paragraph, tell us about an experience where you have provided physiology services to an athlete that has created a physical or physiological change, in this paragraph include:

• How was the physical/ physiological change required decided?
• What change was created?
• What was your role and what did you do?
• How did you test or monitor progress?
• Talk through key points in the timeline and who else was involved.
• What did you do well? What was your key learning point?
• What did you enjoy about the experience?

Important:

Once you begin your application on the portal you will have the option to type the answers to the questions as directed on the application form in a free text box. (maximum 4000), however if you would prefer, you may upload your answers with your CV. We ask that the answers to the questions are no more than 2 sides of A4. (Please note that you can only upload 1 document to the portal so please ensure the questions appear either at the beginning or as a follow on from your CV)

If you would like to submit your answers in video or verbal format please contact Lily Devine (lily.devine@rya.org.uk/ 07931477000) to organise.

Key Dates for Applicants

Closing Date:

1st June 2025

Shortlisting Date:

3rd June 2025

Interview Date:

12th June in person at RYA performance Unit, Unit 26, Portland Marina, Hamm Beach Road, Portland, DT5 1DX.

Additional information for applicants:

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role, please contact Lily Devine (lily.devine@rya.org.uk/ 07931477000)

Our Company

The UKSI delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel.

Since 2002, and over the last four Olympic and Paralympic cycles, the UKSI has evolved quietly and effectively into an organisation consistently performing at a world-leading level, contributing to over 1,000 British Olympic and Paralympic medals.