Elite Sports Science Placement Student

Southampton FC's charity; Southampton; On-site; GBP 7,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports organization in Southampton is seeking Sports Science Placement Students to assist their sports science teams for the 2026-2027 year. Ideal candidates will be studying for a BSc in Sports Science and must have a mandatory year-long placement as part of their degree. Successful applicants will gain invaluable experience including responsibilities in daily performance monitoring, coaching sessions, and applying nutrition and recovery strategies in an elite sports environment.

Benefits

Living allowance of £580 per month

Breakfast and Lunch included

Opportunity to work in an elite environment

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a student with a mandatory year-long placement.
• Knowledge of field and gym-based training is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Support full-time sports science staff across teams.
• Involve in daily monitoring, testing, and data reporting.
• Assist in delivering field and gym-based sessions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong work ethic

Knowledge of field and gym-based training

Experience coaching in sport

Applied knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Education

Studying for a BSc in Sports Science or equivalent

Tools

Catapult GPS

VALD testing

Power Bi

Job description

A prominent sports organization in Southampton is seeking Sports Science Placement Students to assist their sports science teams for the 2026-2027 year. Ideal candidates will be studying for a BSc in Sports Science and must have a mandatory year-long placement as part of their degree. Successful applicants will gain invaluable experience including responsibilities in daily performance monitoring, coaching sessions, and applying nutrition and recovery strategies in an elite sports environment.