Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach (England Netball)

Organisation UK Sports Institute Salary £43,329 Location Loughborough Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 31 May 2024 Interview date 13 June 2024 Job Description THE OPPORTUNITYThe UK Sports Institute and England Netball have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach to work with their World Class Programme.A SNAPSHOT OF THE ROLEAs the Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Roses athletes in the World Class Programme, you will be at the helm of managing and advancing our strength and conditioning services. This critical role involves collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team to uphold and elevate a world-class high-performance training environment.The role will require International competition support for this season:29th Aug 2024-7th Oct 2024 and 18-28th Nov 2024Further UK-based competition support 11th -17th Nov 2024 and 13th -27th Jan 2025Camp support mainly based in Loughborough (Jul-Jan)Some domestic travel (Feb-Jun).You will oversee the Pathway Strength & Conditioning Coach, setting ambitious objectives aligned with Netball’s physical preparation goals. This position demands a highly collaborative approach, fostering a dynamic partnership where ongoing evaluation of progress is essential. Your efforts will be integral in driving performance improvements across the sport, working in concert with the multi-disciplinary team. In collaboration with NGB staff and the UKSI Head of Performance Support, you will spearhead the development and implementation of strength and conditioning programs. These programs will be scientifically designed to optimise training phases, maximise performance peaks, and aid in injury rehabilitation.In this pivotal role, you will engage proactively and strategically with Netball Superleague (NSL) clubs and ensure a smooth transition between our settings. The role requires excellent engagement skills to facilitate effective alignment with a netball physical preparation philosophy. When appropriate, the role requires you to support and motivate athletes remotely, utilising various means to monitor their progress and wellbeing. Furthermore, you will support and collaborate with strength and conditioning coaches within the clubs, working together to enhance the support structure for the athletes housed within them, thereby fostering a unified approach to athlete development.If you feel you can bring the expertise we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONAt the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!APPLICATION METHOD:CV and Covering Letter via the UKSI careers portalIn order to be considered for this World Class Opportunity, you will be required to upload a CV and Covering Letter to our careers portal via our website. Your covering letter should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.KEY DATES FOR APPLICANTS CLOSING DATE: 31st May 2024SHORTLISTING DATE: 3rd June 2024INTERVIEW DATE: 13th June 2024