Women’s Sports Scientist

Pontyclun, WLS, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Responsible for delivering performance monitoring, data analysis, and evidence-based support to the senior women's rugby program. This role plays a vital part in optimizing training load, managing recovery, and supporting decision-making processes with objective insights. Operate within an interdisciplinary performance support team providing industry leading sport science services, bringing innovative ideas into our operations and programmes to enhance our ongoing practices, and improve performance.

Closing Date:

3 October 2025

Salary:

30,000.00

Location:

WRU National Centre of Excellence, Hensol


Hours of work:

35 per week. Monday to Friday


Our working hours are generally 9am - 5pm but our approach to hybrid working - '

Team Tactics'

means you can flex your hours and attendance in the office to support a sustainable work-life balance.


Responsible to:

Women's National Physical Performance Lead


Contractual status:

6 month fixed term. Subject to 6-month probationary period

The Person



Knowledge, Skills and Experience




A qualification at degree level (or equivalent) in sports science or related area specializing in the area of physical preparation of elite athletes Demonstrate experience working within an elite sporting environment. Demonstrate experience for the collection, analysis and reporting of sport science data in Power BI, Tableau or similar platforms. Experience working with a female population is desirable. Experience of working in rugby is desirable. Excellent IT skills, specifically Microsoft package. Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Familiarity with Catapult, Openfield & TeamBuildr sports data platforms is an advantage but not essential. Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable.

The Role



Key Responsibilities, Tasks and Activities



The collection, analysis and reporting of all sport science data for the Women's National Team (GPS, RPE, wellness, HR, force profiling). Develop a sport science framework that can provide consistency throughout the Women's Performance and Pathway Programmes in alignment with WRU Physical Performance Department methodologies. Ensure routine player monitoring processes are adhered to both in and out of camp, and lead on reporting of such information to inform decision-making regarding player management and prescription. The post holder may on occasion be requested to assist with Sports Science services (inclusive of matches or training) for campaigns and programmes supported by the WRU. This request will be directed by the Women's Physical Performance Lead. Maintain an awareness of the latest sport science and technological developments to ensure up to date relevant best practice is embedded in our programme. Collaborate closely with club practitioners to support a smooth player transition between environments. This will involve gathering and sharing of physical data prior to and following camp activity. Day to day maintenance and use of Catapult GPS software and hardware. Work collaboratively with the physical performance team in the creation of a high performance, elite sports environment. Gather diagnostic information as required to support insight into player physical capacity for performance and/or rehabilitation prescription, utilising equipment such as Vald Performance ForceDecks. Lead individual or small group strength and conditioning sessions where required as directed by the Women's Physical Performance Lead. Carry out duties in support of the WRU Group Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values.

Key Relationships



WRU Women's Head Coach WRU Women's Physical Performance Lead WRU Men's National Sports Scientist WRU Women's Coaches, Team Manager & Medical Staff WRU Physical Performance and Development Staff WRU Performance Pathways Staff Club Physical Performance Staff (External)

Other




Valid UK driving licence is required This role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and reviewed regularly in line with regulated and policy requirements An understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practices in employment and sport Work in accordance with all group policies and procedures, including GDPR and sustainable development An understanding of individual responsibility in complying with health and safety policies and arrangements

WRU Requirements




The WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's License is desirable. This role is subject to a basic/enhanced DBS check.

The Perks




As a permanent member of the WRU Group, you will have access to our full range of employee benefits, including:



Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU) Life assurance scheme WRU Group Ticket Allocation Employee assistance programme Team Tactics - hybrid working arrangements Free stadium parking and gym WRU Group store and tour discounts WRU Group partnership offers Eye Care Voucher Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme

Our Values




The WRU Group are committed to developing a culture whereby all employees are equally valued and respected. Our aims, together with our vision and mission, are underpinned by our core values and beliefs which embrace: Integrity, Excellence, Success, Courage, Family & Humour.

Inclusion At The WRU




The WRU Group are committed to building diverse, high-performing and engaged teams across Welsh Rugby. We are ambitious about providing a people first culture where everyone can belong, be heard and respected. We are happy to talk to you about our Crys I Bawb EDI Strategy (2024-2029) and you can also read more about our commitment in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

Diversity monitoring




We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve.


To continue to do this we need your help in filling out a short monitoring form.


None of the information you provide will be visible as part of your application. It will only be used anonymously to monitor the inclusivity of our selection processes.


You can select 'prefer not to say' if you would rather not answer any question.

Gwyddonydd Chwaraeon Menywod



Yn gyfrifol am ddarparu monitro perfformiad, dadansoddi data, a chymorth ar sail tystiolaeth i raglen rygbi uwch y menywod. Mae'r rol hon yn chwarae rol hanfodol mewn optimeiddio llwyth hyfforddi, rheoli adfer, a chefnogi prosesau gwneud penderfyniadau gyda mewnwelediadau gwrthrychol. Gweithredu o fewn tim cymorth perfformiad rhyngddisgyblaethol sy'n darparu gwasanaethau gwyddor chwaraeon sy'n arwain y diwydiant, gan ddod a syniadau arloesol i'n gweithrediadau a'n rhaglenni i wella ein harferion parhaus, a gwella perfformiad.

Dyddiad Cau: 3 Hydref 2025



Cyflog:

30,000.00

Lleoliad:

Canolfan Ragoriaeth URC, Hensol


Oriau gwaith:

35 awr yr wythnos. Dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener


Ein horiau gwaith yn gyffredinol yw 9am - 5pm ond mae ein hagwedd at weithio hybrid - '

Tactegau Tim

' - yn golygu bod eich oriau a'ch presenoldeb yn y swyddfa yn hyblyg er mwyn cefnogi cydbwysedd cynaliadwy rhwng bywyd a gwaith.


Yn atebol i:

Arweinydd Perfformiad Corfforol Cenedlaethol y Menywod


Statws cytundebol:

Cyfnod penodol o 6 mis. Yn amodol ar gyfnod prawf o 6 mis

Y PERSON



Gwybodaeth, Sgiliau a Phrofiad



Cymhwyster lefel gradd (neu gyfwerth) mewn gwyddor chwaraeon neu faes perthnasol yn arbenigo ym maes paratoi corfforol athletwyr elit Dangos profiad o weithio o fewn amgylchedd chwaraeon elit. Dangos profiad o gasglu, dadansoddi ac adrodd am ddata gwyddor chwaraeon yn Power BI, Tableau, neu blatfformau tebyg. Mae profiad o weithio gyda phoblogaeth fenywaidd yn ddymunol. Mae profiad o weithio o fewn rygbi yn ddymunol. Sgiliau TG rhagorol, yn enwedig pecyn Microsoft. Sgiliau rhyngbersonol cadarn. Mae sgiliau cyfathrebu ysgrifenedig a llafar rhagorol yn hanfodol. Mae cynefindra a phlatfformau data chwaraeon Catapult, Openfield a TeamBuildr yn fantais ond nid yw'n hanfodol. Mae'r gallu i gyfathrebu a gweithio trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg yn ddymunol.

Y ROL



Cyfrifoldebau, Tasgau a Gweithgareddau Allweddol



Casglu, dadansoddi ac adrodd ar holl ddata gwyddor chwaraeon Tim Cenedlaethol y Menywod (GPS, RPE, llesiant, AD, proffilio grym). Datblygu fframwaith gwyddor chwaraeon sy'n gallu darparu cysondeb drwy gydol Rhaglenni Perfformiad a Llwybrau'r Menywod yn unol a methodolegau Adran Perfformiad Corfforol URC. Sicrhau y glynir at brosesau monitro chwaraewyr yn rheolaidd i mewn a'r tu allan i'r gwersyll, ac arwain ar adrodd ar wybodaeth o'r fath i lywio penderfyniadau o ran rheoli a rhagnodi. Mae'n bosib y bydd gofyn i ddeiliad y swydd gynorthwyo o bryd i'w gilydd gyda gwasanaethau Gwyddor Chwaraeon (gan gynnwys gemau a hyfforddiant) ar gyfer ymgyrchoedd a rhaglenni a gefnogir gan URC. Bydd y cais hwn dan gyfarwyddyd Arweinydd Perfformiad Corfforol y Menywod. Cynnal ymwybyddiaeth o'r wyddor chwaraeon a'r datblygiadau technolegol diweddaraf i sicrhau bod arfer gorau cyfredol, perthnasol wedi'i ymgorffori yn ein rhaglen. Cydweithio'n agos ag ymarferwyr clybiau i gefnogi pontio rhwydd i chwaraewyr rhwng amgylcheddau. Bydd hyn yn cynnwys casglu a rhannu data corfforol cyn ac ar ol gweithgarwch gwersyll. Cynnal a defnyddio meddalwedd a chaledwedd Catapult GPS o ddydd i ddydd. Cydweithio a'r tim perfformiad corfforol i greu amgylchedd chwaraeon perfformiad uchel, elit. Casglu gwybodaeth ddiagnostig yn ol yr angen i gefnogi mewnwelediad i gapasiti corfforol chwaraewyr ar gyfer perfformio a/neu ragnodi adferiad, gan ddefnyddio offer megis Vald Performance ForceDecks. Arwain sesiynau cryfder a chyflyru unigol neu mewn grwpiau bach lle bo angen dan gyfarwyddyd Arweinydd Perfformiad Corfforol y Menywod. Cyflawni dyletswyddau i gefnogi Cenhadaeth, Diben a Gwerthoedd Strategol Gr?p URC

Perthnasau Allweddol



Prif Hyfforddwr Menywod URC Arweinydd Perfformiad Corfforol Menywod URC Gwyddonydd Chwaraeon Dynion Cenedlaethol URC Hyfforddwyr, Rheolwr Tim a Staff Meddygol Menywod URC Staff Perfformiad Corfforol a Datblygu URC Staff Llwybrau Perfformiad URC Staff Perfformiad Corfforol Clybiau (Allanol)

Arall



Mae angen trwydded yrru ddilys y DU Mae'r rol hon yn destun datgeliad DBS manylach ac yn cael ei hadolygu'n rheolaidd yn unol a gofynion rheoleiddiedig a pholisi Dealltwriaeth ac ymrwymiad i gydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth ac arferion gwrthwahaniaethol mewn cyflogaeth a chwaraeon Gweithio yn unol a holl bolisiau a gweithdrefnau'r gr?p, gan gynnwys GDPR a datblygu cynaliadwy Dealltwriaeth o gyfrifoldeb unigol wrth gydymffurfio a pholisiau a threfniadau iechyd a diogelwch

GOFYNION URC




Mae URC yn mynnu bod gan unigolion sgiliau TG, yn benodol pecynnau Microsoft. Mae sgiliau cyfathrebu ysgrifenedig a llafar rhagorol yn hanfodol, ynghyd a'r gallu i feithrin perthnasoedd cryf gyda rhanddeiliaid mewnol ac allanol.


Mae'r gallu i gyfathrebu trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg a Thrwydded Yrru Ddilys y DU yn ddymunol. Mae'r rol hon yn amodol ar wiriad DBS sylfaenol/manwl.

Y MANTEISION



Fel aelod parhaol o Gr?p URC, bydd gennych fynediad at ein hystod lawn o fuddion cyflogeion, gan gynnwys:



Pensiwn Aberth Cyflog (cyfraniad cyflogai o 5%,cyfraniad cyfatebol gan URC) Cynllun yswiriant bywyd Dyraniad Tocyn Gr?p URC Rhaglen cymorth i weithwyr Tactegau Tim - trefniadau gweithio hybrid Parcio stadiwm a champfa am Gostyngiadau siop a theithiau Gr?p URC Cynigion partneriaeth Gr?p URC Cynllun Talebau Gofal Llygaid Cynllun Beicio i'r Gwaith Gostyngiadau Gwestai'r Celtic Collection

Ein Gwerthoedd




Mae Gr?p URC wedi ymrwymo i ddatblygu diwylliant lle mae pob gweithiwr yn cael ei werthfawrogi a'i barchu'n gyfartal. Mae ein nodau, ynghyd a'n gweledigaeth a'n cenhadaeth, wedi'u tanategu gan ein gwerthoedd a'n credoau craidd sy'n croesawu: Uniondeb, Rhagoriaeth, Llwyddiant, Dewrder, Teulu a Hiwmor.

Cynhwysiant yn URC




Mae Gr?p URC wedi ymrwymo i ddarparu Jyrsi i Bawb. Mae hyn yn cynnwys y bobl sy'n gweithio i ni a gyda ni. Rydym yn uchelgeisiol yngl?n a darparu diwylliant sy'n rhoi pobl yn gyntaf, lle gall pawb fod yn perthyn a chael eu clywed a'u parchu. Rydym yn hapus i siarad a chi am ein Cynllun Cydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant (2023-2028) a gallwch hefyd ddarllen rhagor am ein hymrwymiad yn ein Polisi Cydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant.

Monitro amrywiaeth




Gwyddom ein bod yn darparu gwasanaethau gwell pan fo ein gweithlu'n adlewyrchu'r ystod lawn o gefndiroedd a phrofiadau yn y gymdeithas a wasanaethwn. Er mwyn parhau i wneud hyn mae angen eich help arnom i lenwi ffurflen fonitro fer. Ni fydd unrhyw wybodaeth y byddwch yn ei rhannu yn weladwy fel rhan o'ch cais. Dim ond i fonitro cynwysoldeb ein prosesau dethol yn ddienw y caiff ei defnyddio. Gallwch ddewis 'gwell gennyf beidio a dweud' os byddai'n well gennych beidio ag ateb unrhyw gwestiwn.

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  • Job Id
    JD3799718
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pontyclun, WLS, GB, United Kingdom
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