Job Title: Associate Lecturer in Sport Science
Location: Primarily Essex, with occasional travel to other County Golf Colleges sites across the South East of England
Hours: Associate / Hourly Paid
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience
County Golf Colleges is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Associate Lecturer in Sport Science to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a degree in Sport Science who is passionate about developing young athletes and has an interest in, or background within, golf.
We are a specialist education and performance environment, supporting aspiring golfers through a combination of academic study, coaching, strength and conditioning, and player development. We are looking for a lecturer who can bring sport science to life in a way that is engaging, practical, and relevant to golf performance.
About the role
The successful candidate will deliver sport science content to post-16 students, helping them understand the principles behind performance, fitness, recovery, injury prevention, and athlete development. The role will be based primarily in Essex, although there may occasionally be a requirement to work across our other sites in the South East of England. The position will involve planning and delivering high-quality sessions, supporting learners academically, marking and assessing student work, and contributing to a positive and professional college environment.
Key responsibilities
* Deliver engaging and informative sport science lessons to students aged 16–18
* Support students in understanding topics such as anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, and performance analysis
* Relate sport science concepts to real sporting performance, ideally within golf
* Mark and assess student work, providing clear, constructive, and timely feedback
* Monitor student progress and provide academic support where needed
* Help create a professional, positive, and ambitious learning environment
* Work collaboratively with coaching and academic staff across the college
* Be flexible to occasionally support delivery at other college sites across the South East of England
The ideal candidate will have
* A degree in Sport Science or a closely related subject
* A passion for developing young people in both education and sport
* An interest in golf, with previous playing, coaching, or industry experience preferred
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* The ability to engage and motivate students in a practical, performance-focused setting
* Previous teaching, lecturing, coaching, or youth development experience is desirable, but not essential
Desirable
* Experience working with golfers or within a golf environment
* Understanding of strength and conditioning, athlete monitoring, or performance testing
* A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one
* Experience delivering post-16 education or vocational sport qualifications
Why join County Golf Colleges?
This is an opportunity to work in a unique and ambitious environment that combines education, coaching, and development. You will play a key role in helping young athletes progress both academically and within their sporting journey, while being part of a team that is passionate about performance and student success.