Internship - First Team Sports Science/Strength & Conditioning Placement
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WORK PLACEMENT ROLE DESCRIPTION
Company Description
Exeter City Football Club (Professional Football Club)
Placement Details
An exciting opportunity for a sandwich year university student has arisen at Exeter City Football Club, requiring a full-time (40 hours per week) Sport Scientist/Strength & Conditioning Coach. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be an integral part of a performance team at a professional football club, gaining experience in the practical application of theoretical knowledge with elite football players. An effective Sport Science programme has been developed, and the successful applicant will obtain extensive experience in its planning and delivery under the supervision of the Lead Sport Scientist and the Head of Medical.
The successful applicant will form part of a multi-disciplinary team with the existing First Team Sport Science, Medical, and Coaching staff to optimize physical performance and minimize the risk of injury to all first team players. They may also have an opportunity to assist in the delivery of sport science/S&C practices to the academy sides.
Work will take place at the Cliff Hill Training Ground (Sidmouth Road, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DP) for all training days. Work will also take place at St James Park, Stadium Way, Exeter, EX4 6PX) for home games, and may also include travel to away games at various locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with player load monitoring, planning, and management
- Assist with the delivery of gym-based prehab and S&C sessions
- Assist with the delivery of pitch-based warm ups and S&C sessions
- Assist with the design of individualized S&C programmes
- Assist with the delivery of late-stage rehabilitation sessions for injured players
- Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Assist with various performance, screening, and anthropometric testing procedures
- Delivery of nutritional and hydration strategies
- Training and match day support
- Fulfill any other relevant duties as directed by the sport science, medical, and coaching staff
Person Requirements
- (E) Essential or (D) Desirable
- Enhanced FA DBS check (E) - this will be arranged by us and is required even if you already have a current DBS certificate.
- Enrolled on a sports science/strength & conditioning based degree/module at the University that includes an integrated placement (E).
- An interest in working with and developing athletes (E).
- An interest in football (D).
- Experience in providing sports science or S&C support to athletes (D).
- Experience in coaching (D).
- A desire to work as a Sport Scientist/Strength & Conditioning Coach after graduating (D).
What Can We Provide?
- A formalised learning placement within a professional football club in collaboration with degree programmes.
- Regular internal CPD and a minimum of 1x external CPD relevant to the role.
- A stipend of £8,000 for the placement year.
- Experience working within an MDT.
- Opportunities to lead within areas of the department and a true hands-on experience of what working in a professional football club will be like.
Application Procedure
Please provide your CV, a fully completed application form, and a short cover letter (no more than 500 words). Within the covering letter, please include why you wish to do this placement and describe a meaningful experience that has provided you with an interest in Sport Science/S&C.
Shortly after you have submitted your application, you will be sent an email requesting you to complete 2 online video questions. Please keep an eye out for this and follow the process to complete them ASAP.
Deadline for submission is 5th March 2026. Any applications after this date will not be considered.
Once the closing date has passed, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview and we aim to let all candidates know the outcome of their application by Monday 23rd March 2026.
Duration of Placement
Start date: the successful applicant will start in the role the week commencing 22nd June 2026.
End date: the latest will be the 31st May 2027, depending on the outcome of the football season.
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WORK PLACEMENT ROLE DESCRIPTION
Company Description
Exeter City Football Club (Professional Football Club)
Placement Details
An exciting opportunity for a sandwich year university student has arisen at Exeter City Football Club, requiring a full-time (40 hours per week) Sport Scientist/Strength & Conditioning Coach. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be an integral part of a performance team at a professional football club, gaining experience in the practical application of theoretical knowledge with elite football players. An effective Sport Science programme has been developed, and the successful applicant will obtain extensive experience in its planning and delivery under the supervision of the Lead Sport Scientist and the Head of Medical.
The successful applicant will form part of a multi-disciplinary team with the existing First Team Sport Science, Medical, and Coaching staff to optimize physical performance and minimize the risk of injury to all first team players. They may also have an opportunity to assist in the delivery of sport science/S&C practices to the academy sides.
Work will take place at the Cliff Hill Training Ground (Sidmouth Road, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DP) for all training days. Work will also take place at St James Park, Stadium Way, Exeter, EX4 6PX) for home games, and may also include travel to away games at various locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with player load monitoring, planning, and management
- Assist with the delivery of gym-based prehab and S&C sessions
- Assist with the delivery of pitch-based warm ups and S&C sessions
- Assist with the design of individualized S&C programmes
- Assist with the delivery of late-stage rehabilitation sessions for injured players
- Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Assist with various performance, screening, and anthropometric testing procedures
- Delivery of nutritional and hydration strategies
- Training and match day support
- Fulfill any other relevant duties as directed by the sport science, medical, and coaching staff
Person Requirements
- (E) Essential or (D) Desirable
- Enhanced FA DBS check (E) - this will be arranged by us and is required even if you already have a current DBS certificate.
- Enrolled on a sports science/strength & conditioning based degree/module at the University that includes an integrated placement (E).
- An interest in working with and developing athletes (E).
- An interest in football (D).
- Experience in providing sports science or S&C support to athletes (D).
- Experience in coaching (D).
- A desire to work as a Sport Scientist/Strength & Conditioning Coach after graduating (D).
What Can We Provide?
- A formalised learning placement within a professional football club in collaboration with degree programmes.
- Regular internal CPD and a minimum of 1x external CPD relevant to the role.
- A stipend of £8,000 for the placement year.
- Experience working within an MDT.
- Opportunities to lead within areas of the department and a true hands-on experience of what working in a professional football club will be like.
Application Procedure
Please provide your CV, a fully completed application form, and a short cover letter (no more than 500 words). Within the covering letter, please include why you wish to do this placement and describe a meaningful experience that has provided you with an interest in Sport Science/S&C.
Shortly after you have submitted your application, you will be sent an email requesting you to complete 2 online video questions. Please keep an eye out for this and follow the process to complete them ASAP.
Deadline for submission is 5th March 2026. Any applications after this date will not be considered.
Once the closing date has passed, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview and we aim to let all candidates know the outcome of their application by Monday 23rd March 2026.
Duration of Placement
Start date: the successful applicant will start in the role the week commencing 22nd June 2026.
End date: the latest will be the 31st May 2027, depending on the outcome of the football season.
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