Volunteer - Sports Science Intern - Part-Time
- Peterborough United FC
- Bespoke Builds Training Ground, Oundle Road, Peterborough
- 08 Sep, 2026
Job Description
📍 Location – Bespoke Builds Training Ground, Oundle Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE2 7EA.
🕐 Volunteering days and hours – Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings from 5pm – 8:30pm, but there is opportunity to carry out additional hours if wished.
💡Start date - ASAP
🕐 Volunteering days and hours – Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings from 5pm – 8:30pm, but there is opportunity to carry out additional hours if wished.
💡Start date - ASAP
The Role
An exciting casual opportunity has arisen within the Peterborough United FC academy sport science department for a hard-working individual who is passionate about a career in elite football.
Working within a well-respected Category 2 academy, the chosen applicant will assist in the delivery of the long-term athletic development pathway in-line with the Academy Performance Plan.
Duties
- Assist in the delivery of a Sports Science (SS) programme that reflects best practice and scientific principles in order to maximise performance.
- Support the technical coaching in SS.
- Assist SS support to the rehabilitation process in line with the requirements of the Academy Medical team.
- Assist SS team with live data GPS tracking and communication of reporting training loads to multi-disciplinary team.
- Assist with the measuring, recording and tracking of physical testing data for all academy players.
- Contribute to and support the development and implementation of the Academy Performance Plan.
- Identify and facilitate appropriate communication methods to explain the most effective use of SS practice.
- Support the player education process and provide updates on player progress as required.
- Engage with and support both personal and departmental continuous professional development.
- Work within the rules of professional confidentiality.
- Assist in the management, maintenance and development of the SS equipment and facilities at the Academy.
About you
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Completed or currently enrolled on a BSc/MSc degree within field of Sport Science or Strength & Conditioning.
Experience and skills
- Full driving licence
- Flexibility around working hours
- Experience of working in sport, preferably football (desirable)
Personal attributes:
- Ability to communicate well and build excellent working relationships with colleagues and players
- Commitment and strong work ethic
- Genuine team player
- High level of integrity and discretion
- Reliable
- Proactive
About Peterborough United FC