Closing date: 16th December 2015

Position 1: Undergraduate Sport Science Internship  

Position 2: Undergraduate Strength & Conditioning (S&C) Internship  

Duration:  12 months (Interviews to be held from December 2015) 

Applicant:   We are looking to for two students who have a passion for cricket and who wish to become an integral part of one of the most successful, first class county cricket clubs. The students will  preferably have a cricket playing background, as they will be getting involved with all the practical  aspects of the team warm-ups and training, as well as working with the Science & Medicine team.  

Please note that the undergraduate students must be looking for a work placement as part of a sandwich degree.  
Position 1: Should have a keen interest in data collection and daily player monitoring/testing. Position 2: Experience in practical aspects of gym based training and lifting. 

Main duties:

• To assist the Science & Medicine Department in the day- to- day running of a 1st class cricket club
• To assist with post session recovery work and nutritional supplementation
• To provide logistical support for match day
• To provide research support in current sport science theory 

Position 1: 

• To collate and input training and playing data including:
• Daily Monitoring, Fitness Testing, Performance Analysis
• Assist with the management of player rehabilitation and conditioning 

Position2:

• Gym and physical training support to the club S&C:
• Support professional players during conditioning sessions
• Active role in the management of academy and EPP players 
  

Please note that the list above is not exhaustive and reasonable duties may be added or removed at the discretion of the Club staff. 
Expected learning outcomes:

• To develop an understanding of first class S&C in the sphere of professional sport
• To develop an understanding of injury prevention and rehabilitation
• Understand the importance of player monitoring and screening
• To develop an understanding of how to apply sport science theory in a practical setting
• To develop an understanding of nutrition, hydration and supplementation
• Develop skills in coaching within a cricket environment 
• To develop the ability to function effectively within a team in a high pressure environment
• To develop a structured CPD plan working towards UKSCA accreditation  

Expenses:

Please be aware that the Club is not in a position to fund this placement and as such students need to meet all their own living and travel costs. Sussex Cricket would, however, cover any costs incurred whilst travelling on behalf of the club. 

Point of contact: Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role to: Kay Gunn, Head of HR & Client Services at Sussex County Cricket Club  E-mail: kay.gunn@sussexcricket.co.uk  
Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 16 December 2015