Be part of our journey Location: Staplewood Training Ground Contract Type: Work Placement Student Duration: June 2025 – June 2026 Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Child’s Barred List What is the role? Guided by your mentor, you will develop your understanding of the application of sport science principles to elite football, as well as how teams and staff come together to support development and solve performance problems. What will you be doing? You will be part of an interdisciplinary team, providing professional strength and conditioning support for all SFC players. You will be assisting with the design and delivery of athletic development programmes in collaboration with strength and conditioning and wider performance staff. You will have the opportunity to develop your understanding and support with: On and off pitch long term athletic development Prehabilitation and session preparation programmes Supporting end stage rehabilitation Load monitoring and reporting (including GPS technology) Physical testing and profiling (on and off pitch) Implement nutritional and recovery strategy This placement MUST form part of you overall degree programme for you to be considered. Is this you? Essential qualifications Studying for a BSc in Sports Science or equivalent with sandwich year Essential Experience Applied knowledge of anatomy and physiology Knowledge of field and gym-based training Experience coaching sports and strength and conditioning Desirable Experience Experience in a team sports setting as either a player or coach Tertiary gym-based qualification What do you get in return? If you are successful, you can look forward to: Living allowance of £580 per month. Opportunity to work in an elite environment. Learning and development opportunities through internal CPD. Breakfast and Lunch included. Club uniform How can I apply? Very easy. Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV. The closing date for applications is 1 January 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.