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Strength and Conditioning Coach (Football)

The Henley College

Strength and Conditioning Coach (Football)

£11055

The Henley College, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Part time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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The Henley College

Full Job Description

As a key member of the Football program, plan, deliver, and review physical development (on-pitch, off-pitch, Return to Play) on a whole-squad and individual player basis as needed.

With direction from the Head of Football, ensure the planning and implementation of a physical conditioning programme

Lead the planning, delivery, and reporting of physical profiling

Work in partnership with the Head of Football to ensure a collaborative approach to session design and delivery that achieves both technical/tactical and physical outcomes.

Support matchday physical performance support including performance preparation, nutrition provision, and supporting the coaching team.

Work closely the Head of Football to ensure players are transitioning into the next phase with the appropriate level of physical capabilities to thrive within that programme.

Be an ambassador for the physical development team, by playing a role in improving department philosophies, systems, and processes. Work collaboratively with staff to develop ideas to contribute to department alignment, best practices, and iterative improvement.

Minimize players' time loss to injury (soft tissue/non-contact)

Physical development support that positively impacts player education and performance

An annual plan created around LTAD in line with the department philosophy

Physical profiling process planned and completed a minimum of 2 times per year as directed by the Head of Football

Annual review of age group physical development progress presented to key stakeholders

Mesocycle plan created to support physical development

Plan, deliver, record, reflect on, and communicate physical profiling for the Head of Football

Create Individual plans as necessary relating to department philosophy

Plan, deliver, record, and reflect on the physical performance program.

Plan, deliver, record, and reflect on squad and individual sessions/programs inline with the physical performance programme

Recorded off-field gym-based sessions

Record and track Training load

Education/qualifications/experience

To engage in the necessary CPD and professional qualifications to further your expertise (ensuring all Premier League and FA stipulations are adhered to).

BSc In a relevant field (Minimum requirement = 2.2 or better)

Demonstrable experience working with athletes in Football

Knowledge

Knowledge of Long-term Athletic Development in Football

Perform duties with due regard to policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times

Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements

The ability to deliver gym and pitch-based physical development sessions

Undergraduate degree in Sport & Exercise science or related field

Evidence of coaching strength & conditioning in either a part time or full-time role over the last two years.

Possessing an MSc and having experience in strength and conditioning within Rugby will be a significant advantage.

Excellent communication skills with people of all levels as well as interpersonal skills & able to problem solve with/between students;

Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours

Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Ability to deal well with pressure and multi - task

Full Drivers license essential and willing to drive mini bus

Tenure of post: Permanent, All year Round