Opportunities open for sports science internships

Ebbsfleet United are offering exciting opportunities and inviting internship applications for the 2022/23 season for those looking to further their experience in Sport Therapy and Sport Science.

This is an ideal opportunity for those taking part in placement years, or recent graduates who wish to gain hands-on experience within the professional working environment of a full-time club.

The successful Sport Science students will be involved in helping to run warm-ups on training and matchdays, be responsible for the GPS player-monitoring systems in place at the club and provide training and matchday statistics.

Sport Therapy students will contribute to the delivery of treatments for players on training and match days as well as assisting with developing rehabilitation and prehab (preventive rehabilitation) programmes for the team.

Qualities:
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Confident, ambitious and trustworthy with the ability to adapt and assist in daily activities
Ability to drive
Pro-active attitude and experience under guidance of professional medical performance staff

Responsibilities:
Pre- and post-match/training treatments (Sport Therapy)
Taping (Sport Therapy)
Fitness testing and GPS stats (Sport Science)
Assisting with rehabilitation and injury assessment (Sport Therapy)
Assist with training and warm-ups (Sport Science)
House cleaning of the medical department (Sport Therapy and Sport Science)

What we ask for:
2nd/3rd year university student or recent graduate
Understanding and knowledge of sports injuries
First aid
Basic treatment understanding
Full driving licence

What we offer:
Placement supervision
Experience within a professional football club
Hands-on work practices and development
CPD

For more information and/or to apply, please email a cover letter and CV to Katie Knowles, first-team sports therapist, at [email protected]

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