Physical Performance Placements
for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)
- Use - for lists,
for prose
- Don't repeat job title as heading
- Don't put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings
- Preserve ALL substantive information
- Remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions)
- Include section ONLY when posting has real specific content for it
- Never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text
- Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them
- Output ONLY HTML fragment, no html/body, no markdown code fences
Let me identify the sections from the posting:
1. Company Description / About the role - there's a description at the top
2. Placement Opportunities - list of specific placements
3. Key Details - contract, duration, hours, locations, eligibility, safeguarding
4. What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities) - detailed list
5. Requirements / What We're Looking For - general requirements
6. Specific requirements for Physical Performance/Development and Performance Science
7. What You'll Gain (Benefits) - list of benefits
8. Our Values - list of values
9. Recruitment Process / Key Dates - dates
10. Other information Benefits - additional benefits list
11. EDI Statement - boilerplate? This seems like standard EDI statement, might be boilerplate
12. Safeguarding - detailed safeguarding info, seems specific to this role
13. Applications / Deadline - application instructions, should remove per rules
The rules say: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions."
EDI Statement and Safeguarding might be considered legal/EEO boilerplate? But the safeguarding section is quite specific to this role (mentions DBS checks, children's barred list, etc.) and is also mentioned in Key Details. The EDI statement is generic.
The "Other information Benefits" section lists specific benefits: 25 days annual leave, pension, healthcare cash scheme, etc. This is substantive.
The "What You'll Gain" section also lists benefits: monthly travel/accommodation support up to £500, club kit, breakfast and lunch, development plan, mentoring, etc.
I should include Benefits section with both sets of benefits? Or combine? The "What You'll Gain" is more specific to the placement, while "Other information Benefits" says "may vary based on contract type and location". Since this is a placement, the "What You'll Gain" is more relevant. But the other benefits are also offered. I'll include both under Benefits.
The "Key Details" includes schedule info (full-time, evenings and weekends) and duration. Could be a Schedule section? But the rules say only create Schedule section if posting actually states them. It does state hours and duration. But "Schedule" heading might not be appropriate; maybe "Key Details" as a section.
The rules suggest using standard headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But also say "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". So I can use other headings if needed, but prefer those.
I'll structure as:
- About the role (company description)
- Placement Opportunities (list)
- Key Details (contract, duration, hours, locations, eligibility, safeguarding)
- Responsibilities (What You'll Be Doing)
- Requirements (What We're Looking For - general)
- Skills (specific for Physical Performance and Performance Science)
- Benefits (What You'll Gain + Other information Benefits)
- Values (Our Values)
- Recruitment Process (Key Dates)
- Safeguarding (since it's detailed and specific)
But note: "Qualifications" and "Skills" are separate. The requirements include both qualifications (approved university placement) and skills (communication, organization, etc.). The specific skills for each track are under "Physical Performance and Physical Development" and "Performance Science". I could put those under Skills.
Also, "Pay" is not mentioned except "Monthly travel or accommodation expense support of up to £500" which is a benefit, not pay. No salary mentioned. So no Pay section.
Schedule: hours are mentioned in Key Details. Could include in Key Details.
Now, remove application instructions (deadline, portal link, note about shortlisting). Remove EDI Statement as boilerplate? It's a generic EDI statement. The rules say remove EEO/equal-opportunity boilerplate. So I'll drop EDI Statement.
Safeguarding is detailed and specific to the role (enhanced DBS, children's barred list, reporting procedures). It's also mentioned in Key Details. I'll keep it as a section.
Now, write HTML.
Let me draft:
About the role
West Ham United is seeking motivated and enthusiastic placement students to support the Men's First Team, Women's First Team and The Academy of Football during the 2027/28 season. Gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment, contributing to player preparation, physical development, rehabilitation and performance.
Placement Opportunities
- Men's First Team Physical Performance
- Women's First Team Physical Performance
- Women's First Team Performance Science
- Men's Academy Performance Science
- Men's Academy Physical Development
- Women's Academy Physical Development
Key Details
- Contract: University placement
- Duration: June 2027 – May 2028
- Hours: Full-time, including evenings and weekends
- Locations: Chadwell Heath, Little Heath and Rush Green, depending on placement
- Eligibility: The placement must form an approved part of your university degree programme
- Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS check, including the Children's Barred List, required
Applicants must be able to commit to the full placement period.
Responsibilities
Working under the guidance of experienced practitioners, you'll support the planning, delivery and review of physical performance provision. Coaching roles will focus on practical delivery, while performance science roles will emphasise monitoring, analysis and data interpretation.
- Gym and Pitch Delivery: Assist with planning, organising, delivering and reviewing gym and pitch sessions.
- Matchday Support: Contribute to matchday preparation and physical performance activities.
- Player Support: Assist with hydration, food and supplement strategies.
- Physical Development: Support player preparation, physical development and rehabilitation alongside physical performance and medical staff.
- Performance Monitoring: Assist with player monitoring, data collection and physical profiling.
- Data Analysis: Analyse and interpret performance data, producing reports, visualisations and presentations to inform decisions.
- Research and Innovation: Contribute to projects that help improve performance practice.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside physical performance coaches, performance scientists, physiotherapists, nutritionists, psychologists and coaching staff.
You'll receive ongoing supervision, mentoring and feedback to help develop your practical skills and professional knowledge.
Requirements
We're looking for students eager to work in football with a genuine desire to learn and improve. All applicants should demonstrate:
- An approved university placement as part of their degree programme.
- An understanding of relevant physical performance and performance science principles.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisation, attention to detail and reliability.
- A collaborative and professional approach.
- Initiative, willingness to take responsibility and openness to feedback.
- Flexibility to work the required schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- The ability to travel between required work locations.
- Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and DBS checks.
Skills
Physical Performance and Physical Development
We're looking for students who understand strength and conditioning principles, can adapt their coaching approach and are keen to develop their skills in gym and pitch delivery.
Performance Science
We're looking for students who are confident working with data and technology. Experience using Excel, Power BI and/or R to analyse and interpret performance data is desirable.
Benefits
- A personal development plan and access to the placement development programme.
- Supervision, mentoring and feedback from experienced practitioners.
- Practical experience within a professional football environment.
- Opportunities to learn across disciplines and build professional relationships.
- Monthly travel or accommodation expense support of up to £500.
- West Ham United club kit.
- Breakfast and lunch.
- 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
- Pension and life insurance.
- Healthcare cash scheme.
- Travel season ticket loan.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Priority access to apply for match tickets.
- Discounted season tickets.
- Staff discounts in the club store, café and official partners products and services.
- Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities.
- Family friendly leave policies.
- Company social events.
Values
We're looking for placement students who reflect the values that define West Ham United:
- Hardworking – Demonstrating commitment and a strong work ethic.
- Exciting – Bringing energy and enthusiasm.
- Attitude+ – Showing initiative and striving to improve.
- Respect – Treating others with professionalism.
- Togetherness – Working collaboratively towards shared goals.
Recruitment Process
- First-stage recruitment day: Sunday 29 November 2026 – Chadwell Heath.
- Second-stage interviews: December 2026.
- Placement start date: June 2027.
Please ensure you are available to attend the first-stage recruitment day before applying.
Safeguarding
The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm across all stakeholders. Everyone, including third parties who work with the Club or the West Ham Foundation, is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Successful candidates must undergo essential background checks before starting their employment, which may include screening of social media. The type of DBS check required will depend on the responsibilities of the position and may be basic, standard, or enhanced.
The successful candidate agrees to proactively identify and respond appropriately to any concerns, and follow the Club's Safeguarding reporting procedures to report allegations of abuse, poor practice, or anything that may impact the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk without delay, within 24 hours, or as otherwise directed by the Club's or the West Ham Foundation Safeguarding Team.
I used for sub-sections under Skills. The rules say use for section headings. It doesn't forbid for subsections
for prose - Don't repeat job title as heading - Don't put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings - Preserve ALL substantive information - Remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions) - Include section ONLY when posting has real specific content for it - Never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text - Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them - Output ONLY HTML fragment, no html/body, no markdown code fences Let me identify the sections from the posting: 1. Company Description / About the role - there's a description at the top 2. Placement Opportunities - list of specific placements 3. Key Details - contract, duration, hours, locations, eligibility, safeguarding 4. What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities) - detailed list 5. Requirements / What We're Looking For - general requirements 6. Specific requirements for Physical Performance/Development and Performance Science 7. What You'll Gain (Benefits) - list of benefits 8. Our Values - list of values 9. Recruitment Process / Key Dates - dates 10. Other information Benefits - additional benefits list 11. EDI Statement - boilerplate? This seems like standard EDI statement, might be boilerplate 12. Safeguarding - detailed safeguarding info, seems specific to this role 13. Applications / Deadline - application instructions, should remove per rules The rules say: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." EDI Statement and Safeguarding might be considered legal/EEO boilerplate? But the safeguarding section is quite specific to this role (mentions DBS checks, children's barred list, etc.) and is also mentioned in Key Details. The EDI statement is generic. The "Other information Benefits" section lists specific benefits: 25 days annual leave, pension, healthcare cash scheme, etc. This is substantive. The "What You'll Gain" section also lists benefits: monthly travel/accommodation support up to £500, club kit, breakfast and lunch, development plan, mentoring, etc. I should include Benefits section with both sets of benefits? Or combine? The "What You'll Gain" is more specific to the placement, while "Other information Benefits" says "may vary based on contract type and location". Since this is a placement, the "What You'll Gain" is more relevant. But the other benefits are also offered. I'll include both under Benefits. The "Key Details" includes schedule info (full-time, evenings and weekends) and duration. Could be a Schedule section? But the rules say only create Schedule section if posting actually states them. It does state hours and duration. But "Schedule" heading might not be appropriate; maybe "Key Details" as a section. The rules suggest using standard headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But also say "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". So I can use other headings if needed, but prefer those.
I'll structure as:
- About the role (company description)
- Placement Opportunities (list)
- Key Details (contract, duration, hours, locations, eligibility, safeguarding)
- Responsibilities (What You'll Be Doing)
- Requirements (What We're Looking For - general)
- Skills (specific for Physical Performance and Performance Science)
- Benefits (What You'll Gain + Other information Benefits)
- Values (Our Values)
- Recruitment Process (Key Dates)
- Safeguarding (since it's detailed and specific)
But note: "Qualifications" and "Skills" are separate. The requirements include both qualifications (approved university placement) and skills (communication, organization, etc.). The specific skills for each track are under "Physical Performance and Physical Development" and "Performance Science". I could put those under Skills.
Also, "Pay" is not mentioned except "Monthly travel or accommodation expense support of up to £500" which is a benefit, not pay. No salary mentioned. So no Pay section.
Schedule: hours are mentioned in Key Details. Could include in Key Details.
Now, remove application instructions (deadline, portal link, note about shortlisting). Remove EDI Statement as boilerplate? It's a generic EDI statement. The rules say remove EEO/equal-opportunity boilerplate. So I'll drop EDI Statement.
Safeguarding is detailed and specific to the role (enhanced DBS, children's barred list, reporting procedures). It's also mentioned in Key Details. I'll keep it as a section.
Now, write HTML.
Let me draft:
About the role
West Ham United is seeking motivated and enthusiastic placement students to support the Men's First Team, Women's First Team and The Academy of Football during the 2027/28 season. Gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment, contributing to player preparation, physical development, rehabilitation and performance.
Placement Opportunities
- Men's First Team Physical Performance
- Women's First Team Physical Performance
- Women's First Team Performance Science
- Men's Academy Performance Science
- Men's Academy Physical Development
- Women's Academy Physical Development
Key Details
- Contract: University placement
- Duration: June 2027 – May 2028
- Hours: Full-time, including evenings and weekends
- Locations: Chadwell Heath, Little Heath and Rush Green, depending on placement
- Eligibility: The placement must form an approved part of your university degree programme
- Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS check, including the Children's Barred List, required
Applicants must be able to commit to the full placement period.
Responsibilities
Working under the guidance of experienced practitioners, you'll support the planning, delivery and review of physical performance provision. Coaching roles will focus on practical delivery, while performance science roles will emphasise monitoring, analysis and data interpretation.
- Gym and Pitch Delivery: Assist with planning, organising, delivering and reviewing gym and pitch sessions.
- Matchday Support: Contribute to matchday preparation and physical performance activities.
- Player Support: Assist with hydration, food and supplement strategies.
- Physical Development: Support player preparation, physical development and rehabilitation alongside physical performance and medical staff.
- Performance Monitoring: Assist with player monitoring, data collection and physical profiling.
- Data Analysis: Analyse and interpret performance data, producing reports, visualisations and presentations to inform decisions.
- Research and Innovation: Contribute to projects that help improve performance practice.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside physical performance coaches, performance scientists, physiotherapists, nutritionists, psychologists and coaching staff.
You'll receive ongoing supervision, mentoring and feedback to help develop your practical skills and professional knowledge.
Requirements
We're looking for students eager to work in football with a genuine desire to learn and improve. All applicants should demonstrate:
- An approved university placement as part of their degree programme.
- An understanding of relevant physical performance and performance science principles.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisation, attention to detail and reliability.
- A collaborative and professional approach.
- Initiative, willingness to take responsibility and openness to feedback.
- Flexibility to work the required schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- The ability to travel between required work locations.
- Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and DBS checks.
Skills
Physical Performance and Physical Development
We're looking for students who understand strength and conditioning principles, can adapt their coaching approach and are keen to develop their skills in gym and pitch delivery.
Performance Science
We're looking for students who are confident working with data and technology. Experience using Excel, Power BI and/or R to analyse and interpret performance data is desirable.
Benefits
- A personal development plan and access to the placement development programme.
- Supervision, mentoring and feedback from experienced practitioners.
- Practical experience within a professional football environment.
- Opportunities to learn across disciplines and build professional relationships.
- Monthly travel or accommodation expense support of up to £500.
- West Ham United club kit.
- Breakfast and lunch.
- 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
- Pension and life insurance.
- Healthcare cash scheme.
- Travel season ticket loan.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Priority access to apply for match tickets.
- Discounted season tickets.
- Staff discounts in the club store, café and official partners products and services.
- Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities.
- Family friendly leave policies.
- Company social events.
Values
We're looking for placement students who reflect the values that define West Ham United:
- Hardworking – Demonstrating commitment and a strong work ethic.
- Exciting – Bringing energy and enthusiasm.
- Attitude+ – Showing initiative and striving to improve.
- Respect – Treating others with professionalism.
- Togetherness – Working collaboratively towards shared goals.
Recruitment Process
- First-stage recruitment day: Sunday 29 November 2026 – Chadwell Heath.
- Second-stage interviews: December 2026.
- Placement start date: June 2027.
Please ensure you are available to attend the first-stage recruitment day before applying.
Safeguarding
The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm across all stakeholders. Everyone, including third parties who work with the Club or the West Ham Foundation, is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Successful candidates must undergo essential background checks before starting their employment, which may include screening of social media. The type of DBS check required will depend on the responsibilities of the position and may be basic, standard, or enhanced.
The successful candidate agrees to proactively identify and respond appropriately to any concerns, and follow the Club's Safeguarding reporting procedures to report allegations of abuse, poor practice, or anything that may impact the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk without delay, within 24 hours, or as otherwise directed by the Club's or the West Ham Foundation Safeguarding Team.
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