Strength and Conditioning Coach (Student Placement)

Surrey Sports Park is at the heart of sport and physical activity in Surrey, and our mission is to deliver the best possible sport, health, and wellbeing experience to our University of Surrey students and the wider SSP community. We provide strategic added value to the University by delivering an outstanding student experience through social and competitive sport and providing an excellent environment for wellness and fitness for Surrey staff and students, and our community impact is significant both culturally and physically.  Please contact Stephen Claffey s.claffey@surrey.ac.uk if you have any questions about the role. The role The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in an elite sports environment under the guidance of practitioners and coaches. During the Student Placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability within the Strength and Conditioning field. Support the Strength and Conditioning team with the programming, performance planning and delivery of training sessions to either Surrey Strom Netball team, Surrey Scorchers Basketball team or Team Surrey's Performance Teams. Work closely with a wider multidisciplinary team. Gain practical coaching experience under the guidance of experienced coaches. Develop skills such as programming and performance planning, delivery of training sessions and athlete monitoring. Exposure to a range of sports disciplines and abilities. Support qualifications and accreditations such as the UKSCA. Portfolio of CPD workshops and practical expertise. Development of soft skills. About you Surrey Sports Park is looking for a candidate who is eager to learn. Full commitment to the role will mean that you will get the most out of the placement. As with any sports role, some of the experience will take place during early mornings, late evenings and weekends to align with sports training schedules. The ability to communicate well, share knowledge, ask questions, critically think have strong attention to detail. Experience in delivering or assisting in the delivery of S&C sessions. Professional attitude and approach. Applicants who want to use their university knowledge in a practical environment and cement their learning during their degree. How to apply To apply for this placement please click on the "apply" button above and complete our online application form. The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience, and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable. Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form. Surrey Sports Park is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Please note interviews for this position will take place on Friday 2rd February. We reserve the right to close the application window earlier than advertised if required, so please apply as soon as possible. For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'Apply' button above.   In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share & blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties). Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.