Head of Performance Sport & S&C

BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT LIMITED; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Excellent holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Reduced study fees

Fitness facilities subsidy

Job summary

Leeds Beckett University invites applications for a lead Strength and Conditioning Coach within Beckett Sport at Headingley Campus. You will head a team including roles such as Performance Sport Co-ordinator and Head Coach Netball, delivering high-quality programmes across a range of sports for student athletes.

You will collaborate with sports medicine, manage external partnerships, and drive employability through placements and mentoring, with occasional evening or weekend work.

Qualifications

• UKSCA accreditation with experience of leading a comprehensive performance sport and S&C programme, including for student athletes.
• Track record of planning, delivering and monitoring S&C for high-performance athletes as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships with managers, coaches and partners.
• Good organisation and project management, service-focused approach and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop our S&C and support services, ensuring high-quality individual and group programmes across sports and training environments.
• Work with the sports medicine team to manage, treat and prevent injuries.
• Manage external partnerships, including TASS, UKAD Clean Sport, National Governing Bodies and local professional clubs, and represent Beckett Sport internally and externally.
• Build strong links with academic and research colleagues to create placements, mentoring and vocational learning that improve our students' employability.
• Plan and manage budgets, review services against best practice and deputise for the Head of Beckett Sport when needed.

Skills

UKSCA accreditation

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Leeds Beckett University invites applications for a lead Strength and Conditioning Coach within Beckett Sport at Headingley Campus. You will head a team including roles such as Performance Sport Co-ordinator and Head Coach Netball, delivering high-quality programmes across a range of sports for student athletes.

You will collaborate with sports medicine, manage external partnerships, and drive employability through placements and mentoring, with occasional evening or weekend work.