Watford Football Club - Sports Science Internship

Watford Football Club

Employer: Watford Football Club Job Title: Sports Science Intern Location: Watford Football Club - Training Ground, London Colney Type: Full-Time for 2023/24 season Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday February 26 2023

Watford Football Club has Sports Science Internship placement positions available for the 2023/24 football season. The successful applicants will work closely with the men’s first team or the women’s first team, or throughout our Academy. You will learn a comprehensive range of skills to progress your career once completing university.

These placements are only for current undergraduate students studying a sports-science-related degree, who are looking for a work placement opportunity within the field of sports science & strength and conditioning. The roles will be unpaid, however expenses will be covered. Please note, we cannot accept applicants who have finished or are finishing their studies this year.

Main duties of the internship will consist of:

• Providing GPS reports of team and individual analysis • Assist with daily workflow to set up training and gym sessions • Working alongside the pitch session with sports science staff and coaches to improve the quality of the session • Contributing towards player rehab and performance programmes • Assist in nutrition and hydration preparation for the team and individuals • Working matchdays and assisting the sports science department

The placements are full-time, however working hours will vary depending on the fixture list of all teams. Please note, evening and weekend hours will be required.

Applicants should ideally be based local to London Colney or the surrounding area, and be a UK resident or non-UK resident with a valid UK work permit.

You must have:

• Studying towards a degree in sports science/equivalent, with a placement year • Experience of working with athletes, from novice and amateur to professional • Experience of completing physical exercise and strenuous activities • Interest in coaching, strength and conditioning or sports science • A strong ability to operate Microsoft Excel • Ability to commit for the 2023/24 season • Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to various locations due to the demands of the role • Understanding of the club’s commitment to EDI & Safeguarding

You would ideally have, but not vital:

• Experience working in high-performance environments • Working knowledge of higher Excel programming and data processing

The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.

You must have:

• Studying towards a degree in sports science/equivalent, with a placement year • Experience of working with athletes, from novice and amateur to professional • Experience of completing physical exercise and strenuous activities • Interest in coaching, strength and conditioning or sports science • A strong ability to operate Microsoft Excel • Ability to commit for the 2023/24 season • Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to various locations due to the demands of the role • Understanding of the club’s commitment to EDI & Safeguarding