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

Sports Science Placement Student page is loaded## Sports Science Placement Studentlocations: Staplewood Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: January 19, 2026 (28 days left to apply)job requisition id: RQ-035418# **Be part of our journey...**Location: Staplewood Training Ground, SouthamptonContract: Work Placement StudentDuration: June 2026 - June 2027DBS Check: DBS Enhanced with Child’s Barred ListThe sport science team are looking for six work placement students to support the full-time sports science staff across the men’s & women’s 1st team and academy teams in the delivery of cutting-edge sports science support.You will be fully integrated within the respective inter-disciplinary team and will underpin the daily roles and responsibilities of the Sports Science team. Under the guidance of an assigned mentor, you will be exposed to the application of performance development principles in a professional sport setting including, but not limited to: daily monitoring and testing, databasing and reporting data, delivery of field and gym-based sessions, the delivery of late-stage rehabilitation, and overseeing of nutritional and recovery strategies.Throughout the placement you will earn opportunities to develop job specific skillsets, including coaching delivery, programme writing, interpreting data, presenting and sharing insights, reflective practice, working effectively as part of a team, and utilising current technology (inc. Catapult GPS, VALD testing, Power Bi).We are looking for candidates who can be part of an interdisciplinary team, be proactive and innovative in their approach, and communicate effectively at all levels. Applicants who are passionate, eager to learn and enthusiastic about physical development.**This placement MUST form part of the overall degree programme for you to be considered.**Essential Qualifications (including certifications):* Studying for a BSc in Sports Science or equivalent – student must have a **mandatory year-long placement (sandwich year)** as part of their degree.Essential Skills:* Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.* Knowledge of field and gym-based training.* Experience coaching in sport.* Applied knowledge of anatomy and physiology.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**To apply, please complete the application attaching the following before submitting:*** **Your current CV.*** **A covering letter.****A letter from your university, confirming your work placement is a mandatory part of your course.**The closing date for applications is **Sunday 18th January 2025.*****\*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received\*******Recruitment Timeline:******Covering Letter & CV application deadline – 18th January******1st Stage Onsite Event – w/c 9th February (PM only)******2nd Stage Remote Interview – w/c 2nd March*****POTENTIAL INTO EXCELLENCE**Southampton Football Club is part of St. Mary’s Football Group, which also includes the affiliated registered charity – the Saints Foundation. We as a Group compete as a Premier League club at the highest level of professional football with a culture which promotes respect, unity, aspiration, innovation and discipline – this is The Southampton Way.We look for people with integrity, compassion and support for those around them; people who take pride in what they do with an honest approach, who embrace a challenge while also being accountable for their decisions; people who have the energy and passion to bring an innovative approach to their role and strive to be different from the rest; people with the aspiration to lead the way and become an example to others.Within the walls of St. Mary’s Stadium, Staplewood Campus, the Bath Academy and our other sites and development centers across the South of England, you’ll be given the platform to work in a vibrant, intelligent and challenging environment with the potential to develop and become the best at what you do.We don’t stand still, we are constantly moving forward.Be part of it…****Winner of the 2017 Employee Engagement Company of the Year.******Southampton Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.****We have the Disability Confident Award, which we pride ourselves on with regard to the commitment to employing disabled people and judging people on their abilities alone.****We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.****We make a commitment to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities.******Southampton Football Club is an Equal Opportunities Employer********Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.******Southampton Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of those children and young people in day to day contact with the Club is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe culture for all.** As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.Southampton Football Club is committed to protecting the privacy and security of every applicant’s personal information. 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