First TeamSport Science Internship
Location
Tiptree, Essex | United Kingdom
Job description
OrganisationColchester United FCSalary£0LocationTiptree, essexContract typeVolunteer (Part time)Closing date8 March 2024Job DescriptionEmployer: Colchester United FC
Job Title: Sport Science Internship
Location: Florence Park Training Ground
Closing Date: 8th March 2024We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and committed individual, to undertake an unpaid internship role within the Sport Science Department at Colchester United working primarily with the 1st Team squad. This is a fantastic opportunity for a new practitioner looking to gain more experience within a professional football club, assisting on a number of pitch and gym-based sessions. We will offer assistance with gaining industry recognised accreditation via experience, along with internal and external CPD opportunities. Key internship duties:
• Provide assistance on monitoring training load
• Assisting with general training and gym setup
• Assist with the delivery of academy physical development sessions for players across the academy age groups
• Collaborating and contributing towards the physical development and rehabilitation of PDP players
• Be available to accompany teams on match days
• Assist with conducting physical profiling of professional players
Placement working hours are considered to be full-time, with working hours fluctuating based on the fixture list. Therefore, some evening and weekend work will be required.
Essential:
• Studying towards a degree in sport science degree or relevant discipline
• Experience working with athletes (amateur or professional)
• Ability to commit for the duration of the 2024/25 season
• Full UK driving licenseThe necessary DBS check will apply to this post.Desirable:
• Experience of working within football
• Experience of coaching youth
• Proficiency with Microsoft OfficeReports to: Head of Academy Sport ScienceColchester United FC and CUFC in the Community Trust are committed to Equality.
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