Sport Scientist: North Lanarkshire Council

Practice Placement

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic student looking for a rewarding work-based placement in the sport and leisure sector?

North Lanarkshire Council are offering an exciting Practice Placement opportunity for a proactive student to join the team.

About North Lanarkshire Council:

North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) serves the local people, clubs and communities of the local authority area. We are committed to providing a wide range of sport and leisure opportunities, including managing a range of public facilities. Our work includes sport specific coaching sessions, sports camps and development programmes, offering a wide range of activities and sports.

Much of this role will centre around the Braidhurst School of Football (video for info).

The Opportunity: Sport Scientist - Practice Placement (1 role) placement types

Location: On-site at Braidhurst High School

Placement Tasks:

  • Design and implement development plans to enhance the athletic performance of young people.
  • Analyse training data to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions
  • Evaluate athletes physical capabilities, strengths and weaknesses through various tests.

What We Are Looking For (Desirable):

Skills & Strengths:

  • Analytical skills
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal
  • Observational
  • Technical and Computer Literate

Experience:

  • Participation in a sports team
  • Knowledge of health, fitness & sports

Qualifications & Training:

  • Pursuing a degree in sports science or related field

How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting placement opportunity, please submit the following:

  • Your Student Profile - download template here
  • Your CV
  • A brief covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align with the placement tasks and desirable criteria.

Optional - for further details you can also request an Employer Role Profile from the contact below.

Selection Process: online interviews for second stage candidates.

Timeline: applications will remain open until the role is allocated to the right candidate.

To find out more and apply, please contact:

Paul Nash, Senior Sports Development Officer

nashpa@northlan.gov.uk

07539782260

Date published: 12 May 2025
Date updated: 12 May 2025

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