Term: September 2026 to August 2027, term time only
Hours: 35 hours per week (+ 8 hours boarding duties in return for free accommodation and 3 meals per day)
 Rate of Pay: £584 per month
 Reports to: Head of Sport Science and Director of Football

Purpose of the Role

The Sport Science Work Placement is designed to support the seamless delivery of strength and conditioning (S&C) sessions for the Elite Football Programme. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in a high-performance football environment, working alongside experienced professionals in strength & conditioning and football coaching.

Key Responsibilities

Athletic Development & Coaching Support

·       Work collaboratively alongside the Head of Sport Science.

·       Lead and support gym-based and pitch-based athletic development for players.

·       Lead on-pitch warm-ups.

·       Assist with the rehabilitation of injured players.

·       Lead and support junior school football sessions, promoting core football technical skills.

·       Assist with physical testing periods.

Additional Support

·       Manage the match camera during fixtures and appropriate training sessions.

·       Assist with the maintenance of the individual development plans for players and coaches.

·       Support the delivery of sports science educational programmes to enrich players, parents, and coaches.

·       Help with social media videography, capturing key moments and sharing content.

·       Assist boarding staff when required and arrange transportation for boarding students to their respective clubs.

General Responsibilities

·       Ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people by adhering to the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times.

·       Record training, absences, and leave requests, and inform line managers accordingly.

·       Display correct staff identification at all times while on-site.

·       Attend training and staff INSET sessions organised by the school for a consistent approach across the staff.

·       Work on weekdays, Saturday mornings, and occasional evenings for fixtures as required (term-time only).

·       Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the Director of Football.

Qualifications

·       Working towards a good honours degree in a relevant course (Essential)

·       FA Coaching Level 1 or higher (Essential)

·       FA First Aid qualification or equivalent (Essential)

·       FA Safeguarding Certificate or equivalent (Desirable)

·       UK Driving Licence (Desirable)

Experience

·       Experience of coaching (Essential)

·       Experience of coaching across a range of age groups (Desirable)

Knowledge & Skills

·       Strong passion and enthusiasm for football, able to inspire players (Essential)

·       Basic sport science/strength and conditioning knowledge, with a desire to learn more (Essential)

·       Ability to build positive rapport and collaborate with colleagues and players (Essential)

·       Ability to create an enthusiastic learning environment that encourages high standards of effort (Essential)

·       Understanding of how to use motivational strategies tailored to individual players (Essential)

·       Strong understanding of the need to promote positive behaviour in line with school policies (Essential)

·       Ability to plan and implement activities that meet the needs of all pupils (Essential)

·       Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently (Essential)

·       Basic ICT skills in Microsoft Office (Desirable)

·       Understanding of child protection and safeguarding (Essential)

Personal Attributes

·       Friendly and approachable with a positive, can-do mindset (Essential)

·       Analytical and intelligent, able to conduct independent research and analysis (Essential)

·       Strong ability to communicate succinctly, effectively, and attractively both orally and in writing (Essential)

·       Empathy with the ethos and aims of the school, contributing to a positive environment (Essential)