17 Sports Science jobs

Job Title: First Team Sports Science Intern   Who CITY is: St. Louis CITY is more than just the newest local MLS soccer team, we have quickly become the heartbeat of St. Louis and are leading the frontier of an emerging cultural renaissance. Join our growing family of 500+ visionaries in a fun and fast-paced work environment that provides unmatched potential for new ideas, personal growth, and immediate impact. Who you are: CITY provides a progressive and supportive workplace that lets YOU be YOU.  We value unique experiences and perspectives, and we hire employees who leverage their differences to add value. Feel the impact of your ideas come to life as you join in the thunderous roar of 22,500 impassioned fans at our state-of-the art facility. What CITY does: Join us today in the mission of uniting the St. Louis Region and redefining what it means to be a soccer team.   Position Summary St. Louis CITY SC is seeking a Sports Science Intern...

As an Academy Sports Science Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supporting the Head of Academy Sport Science in various aspects aligned with the Club’s strategic objectives and the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of sports science within a professional football setting while working closely with Sports Science, Medical, and Coaching staff. Key Responsibilities: Assist Academy Sport Science staff in delivering sport science services to U9-21 players during training and match days, both at home and away fixtures. Help provide dedicated support to U9-21 players undergoing rehabilitation processes, ensuring they receive tailored sport science assistance. Maintain accurate records of sport science information for each player's Performance Clock, adhering to EPPP guidelines. Collaborate with the Head of Academy Sport Science to...

Engagement:  Undergraduate Work Placement Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Working Arrangements:  On site Reporting to:  Women's Performance Analyst / Lead Performance Coach Placement Term:  26/27 Season Role Overview: We have an exciting opportunity Foran undergraduate student for the 2026-27 football season. The Club is offering and seeking strong, dedicated, and driven students to partake in the Women's Sports Science placement. This position is available to undergraduate students only, who are on their placement year from University. The role will be varied and will require a hardworking dedicated individual. In exchange we can guarantee that the experience you will gain from the role will stand you in great stead for any future career in the business or professional football sector. In order to get the best from this opportunity, it is imperative that applicants are able to commit to the position for...

Closing Date of Applications: 1 April 2026   Our Story   Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.  MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together with our passionate fans and valued network of partners, we are developing Manchester City’s future history.     The Role   The Head of Football Insights & Innovation – Academy will lead the design and delivery of a dedicated Football Insights & Innovation function to enhance how data, performance problem solving,...

Closing Date of Applications: 1 April 2026   Our Story Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end. MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together with our passionate fans and valued network of partners, we are developing Manchester City’s future history.   The Role The Head of Performance Psychology & Wellbeing will lead the development and delivery of an integrated Academy performance psychology and Academy mental health strategy to support player...

Sporting KC is seeking to hire a Strength & Conditioning Coach for a paid fellowship position for the 2026 MLS season. This position is intended for professional development and is focused on furthering knowledge and skills in the field of athletic performance. The individual will primarily take an active role assisting with our MLS Next Developmental Academy as well as MLS Next Pro team, Sporting Kansas City II.   The individual selected for the fellowship will gain hands-on experience within an overarching High-Performance structure through performing a variety of roles within a fast-paced, behind-the-scenes environment, with the chance to have a direct impact on professional soccer in Kansas City. Sporting KC’s collaborative environment is full of learning opportunities and is designed to help all fellows evolve as professionals, challenge their strengths, and reach their fullest potential.   This is an entry level position available...

Closing Date of Applications: 31 March 2026   Our Story   Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.    MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together with our passionate fans and valued network of partners, we are developing Manchester City’s future history.     The Role   The Physical Performance Coach – Rehab Lead (Academy) will lead the Academy Rehab/Return to Play (RTP) Physical Performance service aligned to the Academy Performance Services strategy. You will...

JOB PURPOSE The purpose of the role is to assist in the development and implementation of the Academy’s Sports Science plan in line with the Club’s overall strategy for developing elite players.  Focus will primarily be on the development of the following areas of support; · Strength and conditioning – pitch & gym based work. · Diet and nutrition. · Sports Science - including physiology, biomechanics, physical testing and measurement. · Overall delivery of targets and the running of Luton Town Football Club 2020 Ltd (LTFC), with particular focus on the fitness of LTFC playing staff. · To commit to the collective decisions of the Board. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  · To assist the Head of Academy Sport Science in delivering all relevant aspects in line with the Club’s strategic objectives and the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). · To work in tandem with all other...

Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as Academy Sports Scientist (U21)! Contract Type:  Permanent Hours Per Week:  37.5 Hours Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at Leicester City Football Club? About The Role & Who We’re Scouting We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Academy Sports Scientist (U21) to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club. As a Academy Sports Scientist (U21), you’ll play a key role in defining and leading a leading-edge sports science provision based on a youth physical development model (YPDM) for U21s PDP academy players to ensure LCFC academy players are first team ready.  Your responsibilities will include leading the planning, delivery, and review of individualised athletic development to U21s players tailored towards ensuring players are first team ready, demonstrating improvements in athletic development in the U21s players across a season....

Department:  Academy Sport Science and Medical Department Location:  Poolfoot Farm and Leisure Complex Reports to:  Head of Academy Sport Science Hours of Work: As required by the Head of Academy Sport Science, balanced with commitments of a part-time Master’s degree. Evening and weekend work expected. To qualify you must meet the requirements to complete a Master’s degree / Master’s in Research in Sport Science or Strength and Conditioning. Job Description Fleetwood Town are advertising an exciting opportunity for a person to undertake the position of Academy Sport Scientist. This role will be completed alongside and in support of completion of a fully funded Master’s Degree at one of our partner Universities. You will be part of a progressive Academy with a proven recent history of developing young players to compete in professional football through all levels of the football pyramid and regularly feature with the First...

Job Description Job Purpose: Lead, develop and deliver the Sports Science provision for Colchester United’s first team. To optimise physical performance of all players individually and collectively in readiness for match day performance and long-term player development. With a special focus on athletic development & player availability. Report to: Head of Medical & First Team Head Coach. Role and responsibilities. Co-ordinate and lead the sports science provision for the First Team. Deliver the department’s philosophy of developing athletic performance while ensuring players are physically robust to meet the demands of an EFL programme. Deliver a programme of physical assessments to measure physical capabilities & analyse progress using objective data such as GPS & force plate monitoring. To design, develop & monitor individualised strength & conditioning programmes. To plan & lead individual...

About The Role   Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club we have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy Performance team as an Assistant Academy Sport Scientist on a casual basis.    The main purpose of this role is to assist with the delivery of the sports science programme across the academy. About The Candidate Person Specification Essential Criteria  BSc in Sports Science or Sports Science related discipline UKSCA or CSCS Accreditation, or evidence of working towards Knowledge of LTAD Frameworks Enhanced DBS Check Highly organised and methodical approach to workload Confidential and diplomatic Excellent communication skills both written and verbally Full driving license  Right to Work in the UK Desirable Criteria MSc in related subject Experience of working in a Category 1 or 2 academy Experience...

About The Role    Lead, develop and deliver the Sports Science provision for Colchester United’s first team. To optimise physical performance of all players individually and collectively in readiness for match day performance and long-term player development. With a special focus on athletic development & player availability. Co-ordinate and lead the sports science provision for the First Team. Deliver the department’s philosophy of developing athletic performance while ensuring players are physically robust to meet the demands of an EFL programme. Deliver a programme of physical assessments to measure physical capabilities & analyse progress using objective data such as GPS & force plate monitoring. To design, develop & monitor individualised strength & conditioning programmes. To plan & lead individual & collective Pre-habilitation sessions. To plan & deliver...

Salary: TBC at interview Location: Well Hall Training Centre, Kidbrooke Lane, Eltham London SE9 6TE Responsible to: Academy Head of Sports Science and Medicine Hours of work: 8.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday, and you will be expected to work as reasonably required to fulfil the needs of the business. The post holder will be required to work on home match days, both evenings and weekends.         About us: Established in 1885, Millwall Football Club is one of the most famous football clubs in England. Currently competing in the EFL Championship, they play their home games at The Den, which is based in South Bermondsey, and has been the home of the Club since 1994    Role Summary: Millwall Football Club are looking to recruit a committed, knowledgeable, and self-motivated Chartered Physiotherapist for the role of U18’s Physiotherapist to join our growing and successful Sports Science and Medicine department. The...

Be part of our journey... Location: Staplewood Training Ground, Southampton Criminal Record Check: Enhanced with Child’s Barred List Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Work Placement (1 year) What is the role? Southampton Football Club is offering two exciting MSc Placement opportunities. The successful candidates will engage in a placement, working as a Player Recruitment analyst within the Technical Recruitment department to support the work across First team and Academy. This role is based on students undertaking a sports science related degree at Master’s level that permits a placement year and is to be line managed by the Head of Recruitment Analysis. What are we looking for? We are looking for candidates who can be part of a multi-disciplinary team of people, be proactive and innovative in their approach and communicate effectively at all levels. This placement MUST form part of the overall degree programme in order for you...

The Club Brentford FC is a bit different from other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently. Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day. We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC. We play in a new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London. We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead. ‌ Brentford Football Club and Cardiff Metropolitan University Fully-Funded PhD Studentship – Supporting return-to-play and...

The Club Brentford FC is a bit different from other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently. Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day. We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC. We play in a new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London. We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead. ‌ Brentford Football Club and Cardiff Metropolitan University Fully-Funded PhD Studentship – Nutrition, energy availability...