Rehabilitation Strength and Conditioning Coach

Surrey County Cricket Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey County Cricket Club is seeking a Rehabilitation Strength and Conditioning Coach to support S&C rehabilitation for our Senior and Academy players, focusing on assessment, planning and delivering evidence-based rehab programmes alongside the physiotherapists.

Working under the Lead S&C Coach within the Science & Medicine team, you will create player-centred rehab plans, integrate S&C with physical development and maximise return-to-play outcomes while contributing to injury prevention and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in sports science or strength and conditioning.
• UKSCA accreditation (or equivalent) or able to gain within 6 months.
• Up-to-date first aid qualification and professional indemnity insurance.
• Advanced trauma management and emergency care accreditation (or plan to complete soon).
• Full driving licence mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Senior team strength and conditioning programme in collaboration with the Lead S&C Coach.
• Assist in delivering pathway squad S&C programmes when required.
• Design and deliver S&C plans that align Senior and Pathway approaches for return-to-play.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists to ensure high-quality rehabilitation services.
• Support individualized rehabilitation programmes from acute phase to return-to-selection.
• Collect, analyse, interpret and share workload data with players and coaches.
• Complete player profiling per ECB protocols to inform programme design.
• Co-manage international pathway players with ECB staff.
• Integrate rehabilitation with physical development and performance objectives.
• Support safe return-to-train and return-to-play decisions with the team.
• Monitor rehabilitation progression using objective outcomes and clinical reasoning.
• Contribute to injury prevention initiatives and movement screening.
• Provide S&C cover for scheduled training sessions and matches when required.
• Operate within clinical governance and safeguarding frameworks.

Education

Undergraduate Sports Science/S&C degree

UKSCA Accreditation

First aid qualification

Advanced trauma management and emergency care accreditation

Full Driving Licence

Job description

The Rehabilitation Strength and Conditioning Coach will support the delivery of high-quality S&C rehabilitation services to SCCC Senior and Academy players, with a primary focus on the assessment, planning and delivery of evidence-based S&C programmes following injury or surgery in conjunction with the Senior and Academy Physiotherapists. The postholder will work closely with the wider Science & Medicine (S&M) team to optimise player recovery, minimise time-loss from injury and support safe, effective return to training and competition.

Working under the guidance of the Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach and alongside the wider S&M and coaching teams, the Rehabilitation Strength and Conditioning Coach will provide a player-centred approach to rehabilitation, integrating strength and conditioning, physical preparation and performance principles to maximise player availability and long-term athletic development. This role will support scheduled rehabilitation sessions, training, matchday requirements and wider S&M service delivery across the Senior and Academy programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach to help assist in the delivery of our strength and conditioning programme for our Senior team.
• Work collaboratively with the Pathway Strength and Conditioning Coach to help assist in the delivery of our strength and conditioning programme for our pathway squads when required.
• Work with the wider Science and Medicine team to design, develop and deliver a Strength & Conditioning programme that aligns both Senior and Pathway approaches, ensuring S&C assessments and objectives are met to return players to selection.
• Work closely with the Senior and Academy Physiotherapists ensuring high-quality rehabilitation service is provided and aligned.
• Support the physiotherapist responsible in their design and implementation of individualised rehabilitation programmes from the acute phase through to return-to-selection.
• Collect, analyse, interpret and share workload data as appropriate with players and coaches.
• Complete regular player profiling in line with ECB protocols to inform programme design and physical development and subsequently share with relevant parties.
• Work collaboratively with ECB staff to co-manage international pathway players.
• Work collaboratively with Strength & Conditioning staff to integrate rehabilitation with physical development and performance objectives.
• Support safe return-to-train and return-to-play decision making in conjunction with the Science and Medicine team, coaching staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor rehabilitation progression using objective outcome measures, performance metrics and clinical reasoning.
• Contribute to maximising player availability through proactive rehabilitation planning and effective injury management.
• Support injury prevention initiatives, movement screening and player profiling programmes.
• Provide S&C cover for designated training sessions and fixtures if required.
• Operate within established clinical governance, safeguarding and medical governance frameworks.
• Contribute to departmental audits, service development initiatives and evidence-based practice.
• Undertake continuing professional development and maintain current knowledge of rehabilitation, return-to-play and sports medicine best practice.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential:

• Undergraduate Sports Science/S&C degree
• UKSCA Accreditation (or equivalent, or able to gain accreditation in first 6 months of accepting role)
• Appropriate professional indemnity insurance
• Up to date first aid qualification
• A minimum of two year’s experience working with athletes and in a performance environment
• Current advanced trauma management and emergency care accreditation (or ability to complete this in the near future if successful)
• Full Driving License is a mandatory requirement
• Understanding of growth and maturation considerations in sport
• High standards of personal and professional integrity
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Desirable:

• A postgraduate qualification in sports science or strength and conditioning
• ISAK Level 1 Accreditation
• Experience working within cricket and/or sporting environment
• Experience working within Academy or talent pathway environments
• Awareness of female athlete health considerations

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th November.

The first stage of interviews will take place week commencing Monday 16th November 2026.