Sports Science interns wanted for 2015/16
AFC Wimbledon Academy are offering an exciting opportunity next season for Sports Science interns to gain valuable experience working in a professional football environment.
We are looking for ambitious, hard-working and reliable candidates who can help us expand and improve our Sports Science provision for the club’s rising talents.
Here’s what we are looking for:
Sports Science / Strength & Conditioning Coaches (third year and graduate only) •
Performance Analysts •
Full details for each of the roles are below.
There are numerous positions available for the right candidates in both disciplines. It’s a fantastic opportunity to gain some experience of real world scenarios, practical delivery and work alongside players and coaches at a professional Football club. Other benefits include:
Chance to work within a forward thinking sports science team •
Opportunity to help grow our academy sports science department (new ideas) •
Future employment opportunities •
Letters of reference •
CPD from first team sports scientist and medical team •
Career mentoring from senior staff •
(e.g. MSc) Availability of players for research projects •
First steps into a professional industry •
Both are voluntary roles and successful applicants will need to attend an interview.
Amy Shaw, who was a Sports Science Intern during 2014/15, is studying for a BSC Sport Science degree at London Metropolitan University, and working at the club was very useful for her development.
"The sport science internship at AFC Wimbledon has been a fantastic chance for me to put skills learnt from my degree into a practical environment. Week by week my sessions and knowledge have become stronger with feedback and help from all the staff. I'd highly recommend the internship to students and graduates who are looking to gain experience, confidence and in the future work within a professional football environment."
. sarah.skinner@afcwimbledon.ltd.ukIf you are interested, please e-mail us a CV and a covering letter to
Please clearly state in the subject line “Academy Sports Science Intern”.
The deadline for applications is Thursday, 30 April.