University of Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire Hatfield, Hertfordshire

About

Whether it’s through education, collaboration, or business partnerships, the University of Hertfordshire turns ambitious goals into transformative achievements.

Guided by a commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, the University of Hertfordshire has been a trailblazer in vocational education for over 70 years.

From our origins as a key educator in Britain’s aeronautical sector to our wide-ranging programs today, we have always excelled in creating the environment and expertise necessary to unlock potential in every form.

For our vibrant community of nearly 35,000 students representing over 110 countries, this means access to exceptional teaching led by experts conducting impactful, real-world research. Students can choose from more than 700 career-focused degree programs and have opportunities to study at over 170 universities worldwide, supported by cutting-edge, industry-relevant facilities. This year, Herts was the only university to receive a King’s Award for Enterprise, a prestigious acknowledgment of its growth in the international community and its expansive network of overseas educational partners.

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Strength and Conditioning Coach & Performance Sport/HTAP Lead

University of Hertfordshire Hatfield, Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire Sports Village, De-Havilland, Hatfield Performance Herts are experienced UKSCA accredited strength and conditioning professionals based at the University of Hertfordshire. We provide S&C support to a wide range of athletes in a multitude of sports, from grass root development to Olympic performers along with delivering on University degree modules and Nationally Accredited Courses and Workshops. Our partners, clients and athletes include: UKSI, UKSCA, England Squash, England Golf, Arsenal Women’s FC Academy, England Women’s FA, England Netball, Saracens Mavericks Netball Super League Franchise, TASS, University Scholars, County & Regional Swimming, Netball, Cricket, Golf amongst others.Our vision is to be the Region’s leading Strength and Conditioning facility and service provider. To help us achieve our vision we are looking to recruit an experienced and highly qualified Strength and Conditioning coach to join our team.Our work enables athletes to optimise their performance, avoid injury, peak for major competitions, and educate them in areas such as recovery methods, nutrition and anti-doping. Main duties and Responsibilities: Main duties of the Strength & Conditioning role will include but is not limited to: Delivering 1-2-1 or group S&C sessions creating annual periodised plans writing training programmes implementing fitness testing and screenings report data back to coaches and athletes You will be working alongside physiotherapists & coaches, assisting in the day to day running of the high performance gym, writing & delivering workshops / University lectures & practical’s, mentoring internship students and seeking new business opportunities. Main duties of the Performance Sports / HTAP (Hertfordshire Talented Athlete Programme) Lead role will include but is not limited to: Being responsible and accountable for the programme (Performance Sport or HTAP), being the main liaison between stakeholders involved in that programme, overseeing the strength and conditioning provision on the programme, ensuring open communication with sports technical coaches, organising events and workshops, arranging MDT meetings and athlete communication and reviews.