Vacancy – Lead Pathways Strength and Conditioning Coach

Leigh Leopards; Leigh; On-site; GBP 27,552 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Leigh Leopards is looking for a Lead Pathways Strength & Conditioning Coach to guide our Strength & Conditioning programme. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Strength and Conditioning or Sport Science and experience with youth athletes. Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate conditioning programs, supporting player development, and collaborating with coaching and medical staff. This part-time role involves evening and weekend hours at Leigh Sports Village.

Qualifications

• BSc Strength and Conditioning/Sport Science qualification or equivalent.
• Experience delivering Strength & Conditioning for youth athletes.
• Ability to programme strength, speed, and agility.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver strength and conditioning programs for rugby league players.
• Monitor and support players' athletic development via performance testing.
• Work closely with medical staff to support injured players' recovery.

Skills

Strength and Conditioning expertise

Youth athlete development

Time management

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Strength and Conditioning/Sport Science

UKSCA/CSCS accreditation

Job description

Vacancy – Lead Pathways Strength & Conditioning Coach

Leigh Leopards are seeking a highly motivated, knowledgeable Strength & Conditioning coach to lead the Strength & Conditioning programme across our

Job Title: Lead Pathways Strength & Conditioning Coach

Location: Leigh Sports Village, Sale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY, Home & Away Games

Contract Type: Part Time

Start Date: Immediate start

Hours:

Monday – Thursday evening training ranging from 4:30pm – 9pm

Reserves fixtures – Saturday afternoons

Academy fixtures – Mainly Saturday afternoons with some Wednesday evenings

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate strength and conditioning programs for pathways rugby league players (reserves, academy & scholarship)
• Develop physical qualities including strength, speed, power, mobility and
• Integrate rugby league specific conditioning into training plans
• Monitor and support the athletic development of players via performance testing
• Educate players on movement quality, technique and safe lifting practices
• Provide individual feedback and progression for players
• Implement injury prevention strategies
• Lead on field warmups and activation
• Design and deliver rugby specific conditioning, speed and agility drills
• Work closely with medical/physio staff to support injured players return to play
• Track and analyse player testing data to inform training adjustments
• Work alongside rugby coaches to align physical development with technical/tactical training
• Attend meetings, match days and training sessions as required
• Uphold club values, professionalism and high coaching standards
• Promote recovery, nutrition and sleep habits

Person Specification

• BSc Strength and Conditioning/Sport Science qualification or equivalent (MSc
• Hold or working towards UKSCA/CSCS accreditation
• Experience delivering Strength & Conditioning provision to youth athletes in a sporting environment (rugby league desirable)
• Appropriate knowledge and ability to programme strength, speed and agility
• Organisational and time management skills
• Communication and strong interpersonal skills
• A desire to work with and develop elite youth rugby league players
• Ability to gain enhanced DBS certificate
• Reside close to training ground