Strength & Conditioning Undergraduate Placement

Sport & Exercise Professional Training Year (PTY) Placement 2026/27 for University of Surrey Sport & Exercise Students

Starting: September 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Sports Department for a University of Surrey sport & exercise student to gain valuable experience in a top-ranking school for female sport. We are looking for a motivated undergraduate for a Professional Training Year (PTY) placement, to assist the Strength & Conditioning coaches and PE staff in the delivery of both on-field and gym-based training sessions for our student athletes across various sports and age groups.

The placement will run from September 2026 – July 2027, term time only. This is a full-time and voluntary position; however, the successful candidate will receive a £5,000 stipend towards travel and living costs. GHS is committed to providing entitlements to assist the successful candidate with professional development and quality of life while working for the school.

Further information is contained in the application pack. Applications must be from University of Surrey sport & exercise students looking for a Professional Training Year Placement (PTY).

Additional Information:

The closing date for applications is Monday 9 March 8.30am, and interviews will be held the week commencing 16 March.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

GHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the School to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check and checks with previous employers for safer recruitment purposes.