Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach

Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach

37.5 hours per week

£18,000 – £20,000 per annum

(dependent on qualifications and experience)

Fixed term until 31^st July 2023

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College of Further Education sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to almost 4,000 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University holds Teaching Excellence Framework Gold and has 98% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

About the Role

• To contribute to the coaching, training and development of the Sports Academy teams and students
• You will provide specific strength and conditioning training and advice to sports academy players
• Work with the sport academy coaches in planning team and individual training programmes
• Assist with the rehabilitation of sports academy players

About You

• Have a proven record of accomplishment as a conditioning coach with ideally 3 years of experience
• Have excellent communication and team work skills
• Be highly motivated and commitment to delivering excellence
• Achieved undergraduate or postgraduate degree in strength and conditioning or related field
• UKSCA or NSCA accreditation (or equivalent) or be currently working towards these

What we Offer

• Wellbeing events and Employee Assistance Programme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

Click the button below to see full details and to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post. 

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 7^th March 2021.

Interviews will be held from the week commencing 15^th March 2021.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Hartpury values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.