Strength & Conditioning Coach

British Cycling; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join British Cycling as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester. You will develop and deliver high-quality training programs for elite athletes, contributing to the success of the Great Britain Cycling Team. If you are passionate about sports science and eager to innovate, this role offers a unique opportunity to impact performance at the highest level.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)

Holiday purchase scheme

Life Assurance

Pension

Qualifications

• UKSCA Accredited applicants only.
• Experience in delivering training programs for athletes.

Responsibilities

• Support development of training programs for Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
• Enhance cycling performance across disciplines.

Skills

Curious

Passionate

Reliable

Conscientious

Team player

Education

UKSCA Accreditation

Job description

Role Title: Strength & Conditioning Coach

Salary: Up to £35K, dependent upon experience

Location: National Cycling Centre, Manchester

Start Date: As soon as possible

About British Cycling

British Cycling exists to bring the joy of cycling to everyone. We have embarked on an exciting journey, modernising our commercial and events offerings, focusing on social impact and storytelling. Our athlete performances on the world stage and our major events highlight our efforts.

Our strategy revolves around three priorities: supporting and growing the sport to make cycling more inclusive and accessible; leading on the world stage by winning and winning well; and driving social impact by tackling inequalities through providing opportunities.

What will you be doing?

This role is within the Great Britain Cycling Team (GBCT), our country's most successful Olympic and Paralympic team. Following recent successes at the Paris Games, with 11 Olympic and 22 Paralympic medals, and celebrating 20 years of the GBCT pathway, we aim to continue this legacy towards LA 2028 and beyond.

Your responsibilities include supporting the development and delivery of high-quality, scientifically informed training programs to enhance cycling performance across disciplines in the Olympic and Paralympic World Class Programmes.

What we’re looking for:

Please note, only applicants who are currently UKSCA Accredited will be considered. Ensure this is clearly stated in your documentation.

To be successful in this role, you will be:

• Curious - Eager to learn how athletes are developed worldwide and to stay ahead through innovative S&C practices. Open to learning from other sports, coaches, and environments. Welcomes challenge and debate.
• Passionate - Deeply interested in training and the factors influencing adaptation. Well-versed in key literature and research, with ideas for applying research in real-world settings. Thinks about training daily.
• A rapport builder - Builds positive, trusting relationships. Proactive and optimistic in strengthening connections, even with challenging personalities. Persistent and resilient.
• Reliable - Dependable and consistent. Manages expectations effectively, ensuring commitments are fulfilled to the highest standards.
• Conscientious - Attentive to detail and committed to maintaining world-class standards. Seeks and provides constructive feedback.
• Team player - Willing to collaborate closely with colleagues and support team efforts.

What are the perks?

• Competitive Salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension

Interviews will be held in person in Manchester on Friday, 6th June.

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter via the apply button provided on the page.