Department: Academy Sport Science & Medical
Location: Poolfoot Farm Training Complex
Reports To: Head of Academy Sport Science
Working Hours: Flexible, as required by the Head of Academy Sport Science, and balanced alongside a part-time Master’s degree. Evening and weekend work will be expected.
Role Overview
Fleetwood Town Football Club is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join the Academy as a Sport Science Intern. This role is designed to be undertaken alongside a fully funded Master’s degree at one of the Club’s partner universities.
You will be part of a forward-thinking Academy with a strong track record of developing players who progress through the football pyramid and regularly feature in the First Team. The role is based at the Club’s £10 million Poolfoot Farm training facility, which is currently undergoing further expansion, including the development of an indoor training space.
Key Responsibilities
Professional Development Phase
* Support the Head of Academy Sport Science, Lead Sport Scientist, and Strength & Conditioning Coach in delivering pitch-based and gym-based conditioning sessions for:
o Day Release U14–U16 players
o U18 and U21 squads
* Assist with the collection, analysis, and interpretation of performance data to inform training decisions
* Provide feedback to coaches and the multidisciplinary team
* Contribute to session reviews and future training planning
Youth Development, Transition & Foundation Phases
* Design and deliver age-appropriate on-field athletic development sessions aligned with the Long-Term Athletic Development Plan
* Plan and deliver strength and conditioning programmes in the gym for academy squads
* Deliver movement and multi-sport sessions within the Youth Development Phase (YDP)
* Monitor internal and external training load using GPS and heart rate technology
* Assist with the academy’s physical testing battery (conducted every 12 weeks), including data collection and analysis
* Contribute to player reviews based on testing outcomes and physical development
* Deliver nutrition and lifestyle workshops to players and parents to support performance and wellbeing
* Undertake additional duties as requested by senior academy staff
Master’s Degree Requirement
* Enrol in and complete a Master’s degree in Sport Science or Strength & Conditioning
* Use Fleetwood Town Academy data to complete a research project/dissertation
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) in Sport Science or a related field
* Eligibility to meet entry requirements for a relevant Master’s programme
* British Weightlifting (BWL) Level 1
* Attendance at UKSCA workshops, including:
o Weightlifting for Performance
o Plyometrics, Speed & Agility
o Planning Effective Programmes
Closing Date: 5:00pm, Friday 4th April
Start Date: Approximately mid-June 2026 (subject to agreement)
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