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Full time and open ended
This role will be responsible for the Strength and Conditioning provision of Loughborough Sports Triathlon and Athletics athletes.
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 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 for which there is a 7.5% flexible working allowance. It may be necessary to work outside normal working hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Work schedules may be subject to change at short notice due to the dynamic nature of the environment.
Alongside our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:
Competitive pension schemeOn-site parking (charges subject to vehicle)On-campus facilityOn-site nurseryGenerous holiday allowance, plus bank holiday and closure daysFantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development7.5% Flexible Working Allowance
We also 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 Nathan Bullock on n.bullock@lboro.ac.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 10 May 2023
Interview date: Tuesday 23 May 2023 (subject to change)
As part of the application please provide us with a CV (2 pages max), along with answers to the following questions:
What is your Strength and Conditioning philosophy? (200 words max)
What is your philosophy when it comes to physical preparation for the demands of track events? (500 words max)
Further details available here.
