student S&C Coach

Surrey Sports Park; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A sports facility in Surrey is seeking a part-time Strength & Conditioning Coach to support the Lead S&C Coach. The role involves managing athlete caseloads, training development, and collaborating with the performance team to improve athletic outcomes. Flexibility in evening and morning work is necessary. An opportunity for mentorship exists to enhance career progression.

Responsibilities

• Manage own athlete caseload under supervision.
• Engage in training and development with mentorship opportunities.
• Work flexible hours during athletic seasons.
• Collaborate with sports therapists and coaches.
• Discuss athlete progress with the medical team.
• Consult with the Lead S&C Coach for decision-making.
• Critically analyze coaching problems.
• Suggest improvements for S&C delivery.
• Attend weekly performance meetings.

Job description

Overview

A Student Placement Opportunity for a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Surrey Sports Park, supporting the Lead S&C Coach with session planning, delivery, and relevant administration across Team Surrey, TASS and Dual Career athletes. You will work synchronously with other members of the performance team to effectively manage athletes' physical development and loading. Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, delivering the best possible sport, health, and wellbeing experience to University of Surrey students and the wider SSP community. The team is passionate and high performing, and the business model requires us to deliver a self-sustaining, well managed and customer service focused business.

Responsibilities

• The student S&C Coach will be responsible for managing their own athlete caseload, under direct supervision.
• Engagement in training and development, plus formal mentorship opportunities to support university assignments and career progression.
• Be flexible with considerable work in late evenings and early mornings during athletic seasons.
• Work closely with other sports therapists and S&C coaches, sharing assessment, programmes, and rehabilitation of athletes during a training week.
• Liaise with the whole MDT to discuss progress and advise on playing and/or training time.
• Maintain autonomy while consulting with the Lead S&C Coach before finalising decisions regarding exercises, management, and/or loading strategies.
• Think critically about coaching problems and immerse yourself in practical coaching experiences.
• Be forward thinking and express ideas on how to develop and improve the delivery of S&C across the Sports Park.
• Attend weekly performance team meetings to share knowledge, review exercises, report on injuries, and discuss ongoing issues to improve the working relationship within the performance team.
• Role is offered on a Part time, Fixed Term Basis.

Qualifications

• Not specified in the description.