Strength & Conditioning Coach

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university as a Strength & Conditioning Coach, where you will develop tailored training programs for athletes. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance performance in a supportive environment committed to diversity and inclusion. Ideal for individuals passionate about fitness and athlete development.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in Strength & Conditioning.
• Strong understanding of support services for performance athletes.
• Experience in interdisciplinary work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver a comprehensive annual Strength and Conditioning plan.
• Deliver Strength and Conditioning programmes for various teams and athletes.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary Performance Sport team.

Skills

Self-management

Planning

Time management

Autonomy

Reflection

Self-awareness

Initiative

Education

Degree in Strength & Conditioning or related field

Job description

Strength & Conditioning Coach with oversight of developing the physical aspect of the University of Huddersfield's Performance Sport Teams and Individuals.

About the Strength & Conditioning Coach

Join our team at ActiveHud as a Strength and Conditioning Coach! We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual who enjoys helping others achieve their fitness and performance goals. As a Strength and Conditioning Coach, you will be part of a successful multi-disciplinary team focused on delivering sporting performance programmes at the University of Huddersfield.

You will coordinate and deliver a comprehensive annual Strength and Conditioning plan tailored to the needs of individual athletes and teams within our high-quality sport and fitness facilities.

You will deliver Strength and Conditioning programmes for the University’s sport performance athletes, Students' Union teams, and external organisations to enhance their performance. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary Performance Sport team and key stakeholders to engage athletes in various support services.

Applicants should be educated to degree level or possess equivalent experience in Strength & Conditioning, Health & Fitness, or related fields. Candidates should have a strong understanding of support services accessed by performance athletes and experience in interdisciplinary work. Excellent self-management skills, including reflection, autonomy, self-awareness, planning, time management, and initiative, are essential.

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Regular status checks may be required depending on the role.

The University is committed to equality and diversity and aims to be an inclusive employer supporting individuals and groups to reach their potential. We are proud to hold various awards including Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award, Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze, and Race Equality Charter Bronze.

For informal enquiries, please contact Ben Severn, Partnerships & Performance Manager, via email: [e-mail]

For more details and to apply, visit: http://hud.ac/uap