Rugby S&C Coach: Elite Performance & Rehab

Cardiff Rugby Limited

Cardiff

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 45,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Cardiff Rugby is seeking an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach to support the physical preparation, monitoring and rehabilitation of its first-team squad at Cardiff Arms Park. The role requires hands-on coaching in the gym and on the pitch, connecting sports science data with practical coaching.

You will design strength and power sessions, deliver rugby-specific conditioning, and collect GPS/HR/wellness data to guide daily training.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in sports science or related field.
UKSCA accreditation or ability to obtain within six months.
4–5 years of applied S&C coaching in a professional or elite sport.
Experience coaching Olympic lifts, absolute strength lifts and plyometrics.
Proficiency with athlete tracking tech and force plate software; MSc and trauma qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver evidence-based gym sessions focused on strength, power and injury prevention.
Deliver pitch-side warm-ups, speed, agility and rugby-specific conditioning.
Collect and report GPS, heart rate, wellness and neuromuscular fatigue data to guide training.
Work with medical staff on late-stage rehabilitation and return-to-play conditioning.
Support match day operations and recovery planning.
Maintain player physical profiles and produce weekly/seasonal reports.