This is a part time role that would ideally suit an individual already working in this field/industry or studying at post graduate level and is located within reasonable reach of Wimbledon RFC.

Job Title: Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach

Reports to: Director of Rugby

Contract period: June 2024 to April 2024 in the first instance.

Purpose of Job: To develop, implement and manage the conditioning requirements of the Men’s, Women’s and Colts squads at WRFC.

Responsibilites

Lead the programming and delivery of the Strength and Conditioning services for the Men’s Senior squad
Lead the programming of Strength and Conditioning services for the women’s and Colts squads
Educate players to create great behaviours around Strength and Conditioning.
Key Tasks
Understand the coaches ’philosophy and approach to the game and assist in developing an appropriate Strength and Conditioning plan
Lead Strength and Conditioning elements of Tuesday and Thursday training sessions and provide training warm ups and warm downs as agreed with the Coaching team
Attend all 1st XV matches to lead Strength and Conditioning elements and provide warm ups and warm downs as agreed with the Coaching team.
Be part of establishing a team vision, values and standards.
Regular consultation with the medical team to ensure there is an integrated approach to nutrition, injury prevention, rehabilitation and recovery strategies.

The Successful Candidate Will Have;
Essential Skills

Passion for Strength and Conditioning -demonstrate a can do attitude
Strength and Conditioning specific qualifications
Strong knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics and nutrition
Strong work ethic, punctual, reliable and professional
Current and valid driving license
Experience of working as a Strength and Conditioning coach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
The ability of construct position specific and where needed individual Strength and Conditioning plans

Desirable Skills

Previous experience working with rugby players
Experience of rehabilitating athletes
Strong use of IT

To apply please send an up to date CV with an accompanying letter giving the reasons why you should considered for this post. Applications to be received by no later than Monday June 10th with interviews to be held in the evenings of the week beginning Monday June 17th