Sligo Rovers Academy is inviting applications for four voluntary internship opportunities within its performance and medical departments ahead of the 2027 season.
The club is seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the academy in the areas of Strength and Conditioning, Sports Nutrition, Athletic Therapy/Physiotherapy and Video Analysis.
These unpaid placements offer students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience within a professional football environment, supporting player development and performance across the academy’s U14 to U20 squads.
Successful applicants will work closely with the Academy Head of Performance and other academy staff, gaining hands-on experience, mentorship and an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting.
Available Positions
Strength and Conditioning Coach
The successful candidate will assist in the design and delivery of strength and conditioning programmes across the academy.
Responsibilities will include supporting gym-based and pitch-based training sessions, conducting player testing and monitoring, tracking workloads and contributing to performance analysis and player development.
Applicants should be currently studying or recently graduated in Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Physiology or a related discipline.
A working knowledge of resistance training, periodisation and athletic development principles is required, alongside strong communication, coaching and organisational skills.
Sports Nutritionist
The Sports Nutritionist will support the development of positive nutritional habits among academy players, helping to improve performance, recovery and long-term development.
Responsibilities will include delivering nutrition education to players and parents, providing guidance on fuelling, hydration and recovery, developing educational resources and working alongside the academy’s performance and medical staff.
Applicants should be currently studying or recently graduated in Sports Nutrition, Dietetics, Sports Science or a related field.
A strong understanding of sports nutrition principles and the ability to communicate nutritional information effectively are essential.
Athletic Therapist / Physiotherapist
The successful candidate will join the academy’s performance and medical team, supporting player welfare, injury prevention, rehabilitation and return-to-play management.
Responsibilities will include assisting with player assessments and treatment, providing pitch-side support during training and matches, maintaining rehabilitation records and working alongside coaching and medical staff.
Applicants should be currently studying or recently graduated in Athletic Therapy, Physiotherapy, Sports Rehabilitation or a related discipline.
Knowledge of musculoskeletal assessment, injury management and rehabilitation principles is required, together with strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
Video Analyst
The Video Analyst will support the academy’s coaching and performance departments through the recording, analysis and review of training sessions and competitive matches.
Responsibilities will include filming and analysing matches, producing performance reports and video clips, assisting with opposition analysis and maintaining the academy’s video database.
Applicants should be currently studying or recently graduated in Sports Science, Performance Analysis, Coaching or a related discipline.
A strong understanding of football tactics and performance analysis is required. Experience with software such as Hudl or Nacsport would be beneficial but is not essential.
Placement Details
All four opportunities will operate under the following arrangements:
- Location: The Showgrounds, Sligo
- Duration: January to October 2027 (full-season placement)
- Commitment: Part-time, with flexible hours around training and match schedules
- Position type: Voluntary (unpaid)
- Development: Practical experience and mentorship from experienced academy personnel
Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills, along with a willingness to learn and contribute to the academy environment.
All positions require CPR/First Aid certification and Garda vetting, or a willingness to obtain these.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation for applying.
Applications should be emailed to benhouston959@gmail.com, clearly stating the position being applied for.
Application deadline: Friday, 4 December 2026.
Sligo Rovers Academy looks forward to welcoming enthusiastic individuals who are eager to develop their skills and contribute to the continued development of the club’s young players.