Sports Science Placement Student

Organisation: Southampton Football Club
Salary: Competitive
Location: Southampton
Contract type
Closing date: 18 January 2026
Job Description: Be part of our journey...
Location: Staplewood Training Ground, Southampton

Contract: Work Placement Student

Duration: June 2026 - June 2027

DBS Check: DBS Enhanced with Child’s Barred List

What is the role?

The sport science team are looking for six work placement students to support the full-time sports science staff across the men’s & women’s 1st team and academy teams in the delivery of cutting-edge sports science support.

You will be fully integrated within the respective inter-disciplinary team and will underpin the daily roles and responsibilities of the Sports Science team. Under the guidance of an assigned mentor, you will be exposed to the application of performance development principles in a professional sport setting including, but not limited to: daily monitoring and testing, databasing and reporting data, delivery of field and gym-based sessions, the delivery of late-stage rehabilitation, and overseeing of nutritional and recovery strategies.

Throughout the placement you will earn opportunities to develop job specific skillsets, including coaching delivery, programme writing, interpreting data, presenting and sharing insights, reflective practice, working effectively as part of a team, and utilising current technology (inc. Catapult GPS, VALD testing, Power Bi).

Could this be you?

We are looking for candidates who can be part of an interdisciplinary team, be proactive and innovative in their approach, and communicate effectively at all levels. Applicants who are passionate, eager to learn and enthusiastic about physical development.

This placement MUST form part of the overall degree programme for you to be considered.

Essential Qualifications (including certifications):

Studying for a BSc in Sports Science or equivalent – student must have a mandatory year-long placement (sandwich year) as part of their degree.
Essential Skills:

Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.
Knowledge of field and gym-based training.
Experience coaching in sport.
Applied knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
What do you get in return?

If you are successful, you can look forward to:

Living allowance of £580 per month.
Opportunity to work in an elite environment.
Learning and development opportunities through internal CPD.
Breakfast and Lunch included.
Club uniform
How can I apply?

To apply, please complete the application attaching the following before submitting:

Your current CV.
A covering letter.
A letter from your university, confirming your work placement is a mandatory part of your course.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 18th January 2025.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received*

Recruitment Timeline:

Covering Letter & CV application deadline – 18th January

1st Stage Onsite Event – w/c 9th February (PM only)

2nd Stage Remote Interview – w/c 2nd March
How to apply: https://saintsfc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SFC001/job/Staplewood-Campus/Sports-Science-Placement-Student_RQ-035418