Head Coach - Strength & Conditioning

The role Manage the Strength and Conditioning programme to Performance Sports at the University of Bristol, a sector leading S&C programme. Using sound scientific understanding yet applied experience, the role is responsible for setting, implementing, and manging the delivery of the Physical Preparation Framework at the University in order improve performance and produce World Class Athletes.  What will you be doing? Acting as the divisional point of contact in relation to all matters regarding physical preparation, you will provide direction on scientific underpinning to all training methods and processes. You will work with the Performance Manager, Performance Pathway Manager, 6 Full Time coaches, 3 Coordinator coaches and approximately 10 Part Time coaches, to ensure a scientifically underpinned yet logistically deliverable programme for 15 clubs to achieve the division’s strategic aim. The role will manage a programme which will engage circa 15,000 student attendances each academic year. In addition, the role will coach 2-4 clubs, twice a week and responsible for these team’s physical preparation. The role is for 3 days per week, with term time hours being Monday afternoon to evening, Friday afternoon to evening and flexibility with the 3rd day. Out of term, the role’s hours will be agreed inline with the desired work pattern, but will be inline with normal working hours. The role is fixed term for 2 years. You should apply if If you have a passion for Physical Preparation and the development of the sport and university student athletes. The role is a varied mixture of challenges, and we are looking for a flexible, energetic, and driven personality to join our Performance team and help take the clubs to the next level at the University. The applicant will need to be UKSCA accredited or have the ability to achieve this within 6 months. Additional information For informal queries about the role, please contact Will Ruscombe King on will.ruscombe-king@bristol.ac.uk This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on Monday 22nd January 2024. Our strategy and mission We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values. The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.