Athletic Development Intern
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Sherborne Schools Group
Dorset
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- Salary:
- Volunteer Placement - Food and Accommodation provided
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Apply by:
- 3 June 2026
Job overview
Sherborne Schools Group is seeking an ambitious, energetic and highly motivated Athletic Development Intern to join our thriving Sports Department for the 2026–27 academic year. This is an outstanding opportunity for a sandwich placement student or postgraduate looking to gain hands-on, high-level experience within one of the UK’s leading independent school sports environments. Working alongside experienced Directors of Sport, coaching staff and sport science practitioners, you will play a key role in supporting athletic development across the school’s performance programmes, including strength and conditioning and athlete monitoring, while also contributing to the coaching of Rugby, Hockey, Football and/or Cricket across training and fixtures. You will gain meaningful responsibility, broad exposure and professional development within a supportive and high-performance setting, including a full academic year embedded in a professional sports department, exposure to elite school sport and external performance pathways, and mentorship from experienced coaches and sport science staff, providing a strong foundation for careers in athletic development, coaching, sport science or teaching. The role is based primarily at Sherborne Boys School, with opportunities to gain experience across the wider Sherborne Schools Group depending on your interests and availability, and is a fixed-term internship for one academic year. The position includes free shared accommodation in the historic town of Sherborne along with all meals during term time, making this an exceptional opportunity for graduates seeking meaningful experience in a collegiate and supportive school community without the burden of high living costs.
To apply via TES, please submit the online application form using the ‘Quick Apply’ button by the closing date. Please note that CVs cannot be accepted, as they are not used during the shortlisting process.
Alternatively, applicants may download and complete the Sherborne Schools Group Application Form (Word document), available as an attachment in the supporting documents or via our website: Vacancies | Sherborne Schools
Completed application forms should be returned to:
hr@sherborne.org
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About Sherborne Schools Group
- Sherborne Schools Group
- Abbey Road, Sherborne
- Dorset
- DT9 3LF
- United Kingdom
Sherborne Schools Group (SSG) is a dynamic family of schools offering an exceptional education for girls and boys aged 3–19, across both day and boarding provision. Formed in 2024 through the merger of Sherborne Girls and Sherborne Boys, the Group now comprises Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Prep, Hanford Prep, Sherborne International, and a number of trading companies. Together, these schools provide a rich and cohesive educational journey within the beautiful town of Sherborne and surrounding Dorset countryside.
Each school retains its distinctive identity, traditions, and community spirit, while also benefiting from the opportunities and resources of being part of a larger group. Today, SSG educates 1,280 pupils in the UK, supported by a dedicated team of staff. Our international reach continues to expand through Sherborne Schools Worldwide, with six schools established across Qatar and Jeddah, and a new school opening in Riyadh in 2026.
At the heart of SSG lies The Sherborne Difference: our commitment to transformative education that blends academic excellence with character development, wellbeing, and innovation. Through this, we prepare our pupils not only to succeed, but to lead, inspire, and make a positive impact in an ever-changing world.
Sherborne Schools Group Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement
Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, criminal record check and social media checks. All positions within the Schools are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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