Strength and Conditioning Coach
Northampton Saints
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Salary Not Specified
Northampton Saints, Northampton
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
Core
- Work closely with Strength & Conditioning Coaches, Rugby Coaches and Medics to plan and implement individualised programmes that prepare the athletes for an agreed set of performance goals.
- Detailed planning of day-to-day management of specific athletes alongside comprehensive rehab plans for injured athletes.
- Carry out testing and monitoring procedures to evaluate an athletes physical abilities.
- Provide feedback to athletes on their progress and performace and adjust training plans as required.
- Development and delivery of return-to-play strategies for injured players.
- To travel with team as is required and whilst doing so, to contribute towards the collective effort preparing the team for competition.
- Incorporate and deliver appropriate warm ups for all sessions.
- Assist with preparation and education of nutritional strategies in order to maximise performance.
- Stay up to date with current best practice. Look for opportunities to conduct novel research with performance impact outcome for Northampton Saints.
- To contribute to weekly planning of training.
- To contribute to Student supervision within the department as is required.
BSc (Hons) Sports Science (or related field) - Strong knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics and nutrition.
- Current and valid driving licence
- Experience of working in as a Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- A strong desire to learn and develop your own practice
- The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced disclosure check
- Previous experience working with rugby players
- Experience of rehabilitating athletes in a professional sports environment
- Strong use of IT (Excel, Powerpoint, etc)
Competitive - dependant on experience.
CPD & Development
Desirable Skills: