KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the provision of high-quality gym-based programing and planning relevant and specific to the demands of the game as well as the teams and individuals involved.
Work alongside the head of sports science/lead S&C regarding field & gym related training variables including; programing and exercise design templates and in-depth analysis of all training variables.
Assist and support the lead S&C, medical and external practitioners in the screening and testing as well as data collection of all players across age groups.
Assist with activation & prehabilitation relating the individual in order to achieve a pro-active approach to enhancing performance and reducing injury.
Support all players in adhering to individual and group recovery strategies to maximize training and match play abilities.
Assist and drive the players in adhering to individual and group performance nutrition and supplementation strategies for increased athletic performance.
Continue to develop and enhance daily pre and post training monitoring structures via the use of monitoring templates and TMA software.
Fulfil any other relevant duties as directed by staff in regards to SS provision.

MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education/Qualifications/Training:

Essential:

A degree (or working towards) in Sports Science or a relevant sub discipline i.e. Strength and Conditioning.
A passion, hunger and desire for Sports Science/S&C as well as Football as a sport.
Commit to the potentially tasking and extensive schedule associated with position.

Desirable

MSc or Working towards an MSc in a relevant Sports Science discipline.
UKSCA accreditation or the ability to work towards this status throughout the forthcoming season.
Experience with the TMA software, Catapult, VALD or relative athlete monitoring systems.
Experience of working in Professional Sport, specifically football will be advantageous however is not a necessary requirement.

Additional Information:

This a Part-Time role, the hours of which can be flexible
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Please note salary, working hours and further details of roles and responsibilities in regards to the job role will further be discussed at interview based on successful fulfilment of candidate requirements & personal attributes.

Sport Science Internship