Millwall Lionesses Sports Science Lead – Voluntary Positionmillwall

Salary: This is a voluntary position for a Sports Scientist with a passion to work in a professional environment and gain experience working alongside a Sports Therapist and the playing squad.

Hours of work: Monday & Wednesday (7:30pm—9:00pm), Sunday (12:00pm-4:00pm – this may vary).
Location: St Pauls Sports Ground, Salter Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 5EF.

Responsible to: Sports Therapist, First Team Manager


Role Overview:

Millwall Lionesses are looking for an enthusiastic sports scientist to join our developing sports science department for the 2026/27 season.
The position will involve working with both the first team squad and will be predominantly based at the training ground in Rotherhithe. The working hours will be on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and matchdays on a Sunday for the duration of the season. The start date will be the 28th June 2026 and will run until May 2027.


Key Responsibilities:

The role includes, but is not limited to:

• Assisting with player load monitoring and management using GPS.
• Assisting in the delivery of both pitch and gym-based strength and conditioning sessions.
• Assisting with data analysis and reporting.
• Assisting with weekly physiological screening of players.



Essential / Desired Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be passionate about football performance support and have a strong desire to build a career in professional football. This role is available to individuals who are keen to gain experience in working in a professional environment.



The successful applicant will also need to have an enhanced DBS with an ability to work with children as some players with the first team may be from the Club’s Academy and under 18 years of age.

Hours of work: The working hours will be approximately 7 hours per week for the duration of the season. This is a voluntary position.


Additional Information:

• This is a part-time, fixed term or voluntary roles, with sessions running in the evenings and weekends
• Coaches will have access to CPD (Continuous Professional Development) workshops to enhance their knowledge and coaching ability
• This role offers a genuine pathway to career progression, with opportunities to transition into full-time employment within Millwall Community Trust