Strength and Conditioning Coach & Performance Sport/HTAP Lead
University of Hertfordshire Hatfield, HertfordshireThe role
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.
What we’re looking for
Skills and experience required
Proven experience in the provision of S&C services including coaching athletes to improve performance is essential for this role, as well as experience performing needs analyses, planning and implementing diagnostics and monitoring systems and strategic planning of training based on the results. You will also have experience with social media for marketing purposes.Excellent IT skills with respect to Microsoft Office, especially Excel, will be required as well as being organised and a good communicator. Experience providing athlete support and understanding the needs of athletes in a high-performance environment, experience managing budgets and working with TASS would be desirable.You will need to be a knowledgeable, skilled, personable, self-motivated individual with great coaching skills and the ability to adapt to the environment augment performance and excellent presentation and communication skills. You must be able to use your own initiative, be pro-active, work well under pressure and have experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications required
- A minimum of an undergraduate degree in S&C, sports science, or related area specialising in the physical preparation of athletes, UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Accreditation (or ability to obtain within 6 months), UK Anti-Doping, and Introduction to Clean Sport are essential for this role.
Our benefits
- A competitive salary with opportunities to progress
- Annual bonus
- Free Gym Membership
- Specific induction and ongoing support, training, development and progression opportunities
- Up to 26 days annual leave per year + 8 Bank Holidays, sick pay & pension scheme
- Access to University and Associated College courses
- UNiDays, TOTUM and Galleria discount cards
- Discounted travel on UNO buses
- Regular staff social events
- Exercise ‘Healthy Hour’
- And much more . . .
The company
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.
Application process
REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACTDISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 as amended. The University requires that the successful applicant who is offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. An Enhanced Disclosure will be required and this will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. The University of Hertfordshire complies with the ‘Code of Practice for Registered Persons and other recipients of Disclosure Information.
Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad - Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.
