Academy Sport Science Intern

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 Team.

You will be based at the £10 million training facility at Poolfoot Farm where we are currently expanding and building an indoor facility.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Professional Development Phase

• Assist the Head of Academy Sport Science, Lead Academy Sport Scientist and Strength and Conditioning Coach in designing and delivering pitch-based and gym-based conditioning sessions for Day Release U14–U16 players, U18 and U21 squads.
• Collect and analyse data to assist decision-making before training and provide feedback to coaching staff and the multidisciplinary team.

Youth Development, Transition & Foundation Phase

• Design and deliver age-appropriate on-field Athletic Development sessions aligned with the Long-Term Athletic Development Plan.
• Design and deliver gym-based strength and conditioning sessions for academy squads.
• Deliver movement and multisport sessions for the YDP programme.
• Monitor internal and external load using GPS and heart-rate technology.
• Assist with physical testing batteries conducted every 12 weeks.
• Complete player reviews based on testing results and physical progression.
• Conduct nutritional and lifestyle workshops for players and parents.
• Carry out other tasks requested by senior academy staff.

Masters Degree

Complete a Master’s degree in Sport Science or Strength and Conditioning using Fleetwood Town Academy data as part of the dissertation.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Sport Science or related field
• Meet requirements for Master’s degree

Desired

• BWL Level 1
• Attendance at UKSCA workshops
• Weightlifting for Performance
• Plyometrics, Speed and Agility
• Planning Effective Programmes