Sports Scientist/Strength and Conditioning Coach - Part time

Ecotricity; Nailsworth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Forest Green Rovers is seeking a part-time Strength & Conditioning coach to work with the academy and scholarship players.

You will design, lead and manage activities to maximise health, fitness and athletic performance, while developing a targeted strength and conditioning programme for all academy players.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Sports science or Strength and Conditioning is required.
• BASES accreditation or the ability to obtain within 12 months.
• UKSCA or NSCA accreditation or the ability to obtain within 12 months.
• A valid driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, lead and manage activities to maximise health, fitness and performance of academy players.
• Develop and implement a strength & conditioning programme for scholarship and academy players.
• Maintain records for Audit/EPPP purposes.

Skills

Driving license

BASES accreditation (or ability toOb)

Education

BSc/MSc in Sports science or Strength and conditioning

BASES accreditation – or ability to obtain in 12 months

UKSCA or NSCA accreditation – or the ability to obtain in 12 months

Job description

You will be working with the Forest Green Rovers academy and work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence based individualised athletic development for the academy professional and youth development players.

Main Objectives

• Design, lead & manage activities aimed at maximising the health, fitness and athletic performance of scholarship and academy players.
• Develop and implement a strength & conditioning programme that will aid the athletic development of all scholarship and academy players.
• Maintain records (for Audit/EPPP purposes).
• Analyse GPS data from game and training days to monitor workload.
• Conduct regular testing of players to ensure progression along their athletic development.
• Contribute to the daily and mesocycle MDT meetings and player reviews
• Contribute to the CPD of all key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the Academy athletic development strategy.

This is a part-time role.

Essential

About You

• BSc/MSc in Sports science or Strength and conditioning
• BASES accreditation – or the ability to obtain in 12 months
• UKSCA or NSCA accreditation – or the ability to obtain in 12 months
• Driving license

Desirable

• Coaching qualifications
• Emergency first aid in football (EFAiF)

About Us

Forest Green is looking to the future – Climate change is an existential threat, and we need to build a more sustainable world. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at FGR. We’re on a mission to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of sport, and beyond.

Established in 1889, we’re also one of the oldest football clubs in the world. That history continues with every season and every trophy, bolstered by the support of an incredibly passionate, global fanbase.

Those moments are only made possible with the right people; those who show courage, tenacity, ambition, dedication to their community, and independent thought. As the world’s first vegan football club, doing things differently is a way of life. We’re looking for like-minded people that can help create the future our planet needs.

Let’s change the game.

Flexibility statement

The fast moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use it's people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to make make their contribution in a changing environment.

Forest Green Rovers is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.