Sports Science Intern

Contract Type: Fixed term, 35 week internship

Hours Per Week: 20 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 Sports Science Intern (MSc Placement) to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club. As Sports Science Intern, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Sports Science and Strength and Conditioning team in their delivery to academy player under the supervision of the Academy Leads at the LCFC's training ground. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist and/or lead gym and pitch-based athletic development sessions across multiple age groups.
• Support regular athletic testing to update individual player profiles and training programmes.
• Monitor and analyse internal and external training load data to inform planning and periodisation.
• Contribute to the department’s research strategy.
• Work collaboratively across departments in line with the Academy Performance Plan to support a high-performance environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good football knowledge to support players’ technical and tactical development.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to continuous personal and professional development.
• Proactive, well organised, and able to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills, building respectful and effective professional relationships.
• Innovative mindset, seeking new ways to improve and grow.
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a respectful, inclusive workplace.
• Strong numerical ability and IT skills with a logical, problem-solving approach.

If you're excited about making a difference and contributing to the Club’s success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

To be considered for this opportunity you must:

• have a minimum 2:1 degree in Sport & Exercise Science (or related subject) or working towards.
• be willing to comply and promote the Club’s policies and procedures to include Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity and GDPR compliance.
• undertake required training including mandatory Club Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety and Safeguarding Inductions.

About The Club

Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history – we’re more than just a football club; we’re a community. Formed in 1884, we’ve achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021. 

Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the-art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues – we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!

Benefits Package

Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such – we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You’ll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits! 

One City. One Club. One Leicester.

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.

Next Steps

We’ll be reviewing applications as and when they are submitted and invite shortlisted candidates for interviews, so don’t wait – if you think this role sounds like the right fit, apply today! We’re excited to hear from you and can’t wait to see how you’ll help us reach new heights!