Academy Strength and Conditioning Lead Internships
Sheffield United Academy
Academy Strength and Conditioning Lead Internships
We are currently accepting applications for an Academy Lead Strength and Conditioning Intern working across a range of age groups in the Foundation/Youth Development and Professional development phases (Under 8 to Under 21). Successful applicants will be required to work set days/hours on selected weekdays (agreed with the successful applicant) with the option of additional voluntary work.
Requirements of the Role:
- Support the academy strength and conditioning staff whenever required in the design and implementation of training practices at SUFC.
- Support in the development of a strategic long-term athlete developmentprogramme in consultation with Academy Strength and Conditioning and Technical/Tactical coaches, U8-U21.
- Assist in daily Academy level fitness development sessions and programmes including:
Injury prevention, flexibility, warm-ups, cool downs, speed training, agility development, endurance, strength training and any other training elements required for the team as appropriate such as testing.
- Maintain, develop, analyse and assist in a comprehensive database of player-monitoring programme U8-U21.
- Specific responsibility for the support of our weekly Foundation Phase (U8-U11) Long Term Athletic Development / Strength and Conditioning programme as implemented by Lead U8-U16 Strength and Conditioning coach as well as reporting sessions daily.
- Assist in the development of Academy Strength and Conditioning Internship scheme and interns directly.
- Work with academy Strength and Conditioning coaches U8-U16 & U17-U21 to improve performance through developing, implementing and evaluating strength and conditioning programmes.
- Assist in physical testing at regular times throughout the season, record, monitor and assess activities
Personal Requirements:
- Degree level study or above (post degree level preferred) in Sport and Exercise Science or Strength and Conditioning.
- Desirable to be UKSCA accredited or have attended workshops and working towards accreditation in which you will be supported in your development working towards accreditation.
- A strong desire to pursue a career in the Strength and Conditioning/Sports Science in elite sport.
- Relevant experience within sport with the use of Heart Rate and GPS data being desirable.
- Competent in exercise anatomy and physiology.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Highly motivated, hardworking and committed to undertaking tasks with honesty and integrity.
How to Apply:
Send a covering letter and a CV of no more than two sides of A4 to the following email address: &
In your covering letter please indicate the following:
- Your sporting background/interests/achievements.
- Relevant experience
- Future plans and how this internship would relate to achieving this.
- Both documents saved with your name included
Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 14thAugust 5pm with interviews taking place the following week
Salary: £70 per week (8hours per week)