Volunteer - Sports Science Intern - part time
Bespoke Builds Training Ground, Oundle Road, Peterborough
Vacancy listed 03/09/2026
Application deadline 18/09/2026
Details
📍 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

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 
  • 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

HOW TO APPLY: Please complete the Volunteer Application Form on our vacancies page and upload when you click 'apply' below.  If you wish to also upload a CV and cover letter, you can do this. You MUST however complete an Application form.

If you have any questions regarding this role please email Dan.Horton@theposh.com and we will be happy to answer any questions you have. 
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