Casual Strength & Conditioning Coach

Cardiff Metropolitan University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Metropolitan University seeks a Strength & Conditioning professional to enhance performance for athletes in the Football Academy and Team Wales. The role involves delivering training, rehab support, and injury prevention, fostering collaboration with coaches and support staff in a dynamic environment. Join a values-driven community that prioritizes respect and performance.

Benefits

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Access to library and digital services

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and high-performance athletes.
• Ability to implement effective S&C support.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer and deliver S&C provision for football academy.
• Provide gym and field-based training, rehab support.
• Focus on injury prevention.

Skills

Practical knowledge of S&C

Engagement with athletes

Flexibility in multi-sport environment

Job description

The Strength & Conditioning Team is part of the Performance Services Team within the Sport Systems Team, dedicated to delivering exceptional performance programmes aimed at providing the best experience for students and athletes. The candidate should possess practical and professional knowledge to implement effective S&C support and engage with athletes to help them reach their potential. Flexibility to work with coaches and support staff in a multi-sport environment is essential.

What You’ll Bring

The role involves administering and delivering robust S&C provision for our Cardiff Met Category A Boys Football Academy or Team Wales programmes for the Commonwealth Games. Responsibilities include gym and field-based training, rehab support, and injury prevention. Experience working with youth and high-performance athletes in a multi-sport setting is required. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including coaches and support staff.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-driven university that fosters a supportive and inclusive community. Our culture emphasizes respect and performance, providing resources for career development and a supportive environment.

We Offer Excellent Benefits Such As

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
• Family-friendly policies detailed on our Policy Hub.
• Access to library and digital services for skill development.

For more information about the role, contact Michael Peacock (Head of Performance Services) at [e-mail].

All applications must be submitted online. Please refer to the person specification when applying, and visit our Application Guidance page for tips on applying.