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This role will be responsible for the Strength and Conditioning provision of Loughborough Sports Swim programme as well as being Accountable for the Development of Loughborough Sports Strength and Conditioning Stipend Placements and Volunteers.
Based within Loughborough University’s performance sport environment you will be joining a team who have a proven track record of developing hundreds of elite-level athletes including Olympic and Paralympic Champions.
We are seeking to appoint a full time Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach at Loughborough University. This role will deliver strength and conditioning support as part of an interdisciplinary team to help
optimise athletic development and competitive results of student athletes.The roles will require flexible working patterns, with some evening/weekend work.Alongside our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:A competitive pension schemeOn-site parking (charges subject to vehicle)One campus facilityOn site nurseryGenerous holiday allowance, plus 13 bank holiday and closure daysFantastic CPD and inclusive resources for developmentWe offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, agile working, staff forums, staff working groups and support services to support mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.Informal enquiries should be made to Chris Wright by phone on 07387259588
Please follow this link for further details.Closing date: 14th August 2022
Interview date: 2nd September 2022
As part of the application please provide us with a CV (2 pages Max), Covering letter (700words Max) and the answers to the following questions.
What would you do to develop Loughborough Sports pathway to continue to achieve our vision of supporting our placements to become legitimately employable? (500words Max)
What is your Strength and Conditioning Coach philosophy? (300 words Max)
Please follow this link for further details.
