Graduate Athletic Development Coach 2027/28

Millfield School; West of England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board and accommodation

UKSCA accreditation support

Job summary

Millfield School invites applications for a Graduate Athletic Development Coach programme for the 2027/28 academic year. This fixed-term role sits within a multidisciplinary team supporting student-athletes aged 11–18 within a LTAD framework.

The post offers hands-on development, opportunities to pursue UKSCA accreditation with financial and practical support, and a clear pathway to professional employability in elite sport.

Qualifications

• Academic background in a relevant field with a degree.
• Demonstrable coaching experience in strength and conditioning.
• Willingness to achieve UKSCA accreditation within six months with support provided.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver athletic development programmes aligned with LTAD.
• Profile and monitor athletes to inform training interventions.
• Educate students and coaching staff on preparation, recovery and lifestyle.

Skills

Coaching experience

Education

Degree in Sports Science/Strength & Conditioning

UKSCA accreditation within six months

Job description

Organisation Millfield School Salary £12.71 per hour Location Street, Somerset Contract type Fixed Term Closing date 8 November 2026

Job Description Ready to turn your passion for Strength & Conditioning or Sport Science into a career?

Millfield School is inviting applications for its prestigious Graduate Athletic Development Coach programme for the 2027/28 academic year, a fixed term position.

The successful candidate will work directly within a multidisciplinary team supporting the holistic development of our student-athletes. The role offers extensive hands‑on experience working within a Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) framework spanning the ages of 11 – 18.

At Millfield, we continue to evolve our structure to empower every student with the motivation, competence, and confidence to maintain a physically active lifestyle. Simultaneously, we are dedicated to supporting student-athletes in achieving both their athletic and academic aspirations. Building on our strong momentum and commitment to continuous improvement, we are looking for passionate professionals to join us as we shape the future of our programmes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Programme Design & Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver athletic development programmes aligned with Millfield's LTAD framework, coaching pedagogy, and principles.
• Profiling & Data Handling: Conduct physical profiling, and monitoring to inform training interventions.
• Education Beyond Millfield: Educate students and the wider coaching departments in preparation, recovery, and lifestyle habits.

WHAT WE OFFER

We commit significant resources to ensure the deliberate development of early years strength and conditioning coaches, to support the transition from higher education into professional sport.

UKSCA Accreditation Pathway: Full practical and financial support to achieve UKSCA accreditation within six-months.

Structured Professional Development (presented to the UKSCA)

Developed by Dr. Graham Williams and delivered by the Head of Athletic Development and senior department staff, incorporating:

• oCoaching Philosophy & Frameworks
• o Reflective Practice Projects
• o Coach Observation
• o Enhancing Employability
• o Independent Project

CAREER PATHWAYS & ALUMNI DESTINATIONS

Our deliberate ‘High Challenge, High Support’ philosophy and structured professional development programme have established Millfield’s Graduate Athletic Development role as a career launchpad. Graduates from the programme have progressed into full-time roles across professional clubs, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), and organisations.

HOURS OF WORK AND SALARY

£15,843.11 per annum (inclusive of holiday pay), plus full board and accommodation. You’ll work 39 hours per week across athletic development, including an average of six hours of recreational gym supervision per week, and one weekend in three.

This is a term time only role that runs for the 2027-28 academic year, holiday dates can be found on the Millfield website. You’ll also work two weeks during non-term time, typically in late August, supporting pre‑school training camps.

CANDIDATE PROFILE & SELECTION CRITERIA

1. 1. Academic Background: Degree (or final-year student) in Sports Science, Strength & Conditioning, or a related discipline.
2. 2. Practical Experience: Demonstrable coaching experience in strength and conditioning.
3. 3. UKSCA accreditation, or the ability to achieve within six months (financial and practical support will be provided to achieve this).

Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.