Strength and Conditioning Coach

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.


CPD & Development

• 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


Desirable Skills:

• 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.