Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach

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ROLE LEVEL: Employee
DURATION: Permanent
LOCATION: Cinch Stadium, Franklins Gardens
REPORTS TO: Head of Academy & Head of Performance
SALARY: Competitive (Dependant on experience)

PURPOSE:

The aim of the role is to lead and support the physical development for all Academy players from Senior to under 18 age groups and below in line with Northampton Saints Academy physical development pathway. The ultimate goal of the pathway is to provide players physically capable of performing for Northampton Saints and England Rugby.

You will be required to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team with coaching, medical and support staff, to provide an integrated approach to player development and performance enhancement.

The expectations for the role include achieving a genuine, measurable impact on the physical characteristics of our players, while also providing a positive contribution to the academy as a whole.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead planning, delivery and review of physical development pathway for all Senior Academy players in line with Northampton Saints Academy physical development pathway.
Lead daily gym based and pitch based physical development sessions for the Senior Academy.
From time to time, assist the u18 Strength & Conditioning coaches in small group OR one-one physical development sessions based at schools within Northampton Saints Academy region for EAP player group.
Collect & monitor key physical characteristics from EAP players & whole playing group throughout the season in line with Academy methods and report this appropriately to staff and players.
Monitor training load through effective use of GPS
Support Lead Academy Physiotherapist with the design and implementation of effective return to play programmes for injured players.
Work in collaboration with technical coaching staff to maximise player and team long term development throughout the season through effectively planning physical and technical components of training.
Assist in match day physical preparations for U18 age groups.
Design & implement regular educational material for players around lifestyle on and off the pitch (Infographics, Presentations, talks etc) throughout the season.
Liaise and communicate effectively with England Rugby age groups to effectively prepare players for upcoming camps, tournaments, fixtures etc.
Attend Junior Academy training days, residential camps, and tours when deemed necessary.
Maintain up to date personal education within Strength & Conditioning and Sports Science
Any other duties which may be reasonably required by Northampton Saints RFC.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum BSc or equivalent in Strength & Conditioning/Sport & Exercise Science.
Previous experience leading and delivering both pitch based and gym-based sessions for whole squads, small groups, and individuals.
Previous experience working with elite developmental athletes.
Experience utilising physical profiling to inform training.
Ability to plan, programme and deliver Strength & Conditioning which leads to a meaningful performance impact.
Effective and appropriate communication/relationship building skills
Understanding of periodisation and planning for developing athletes
Effective computer skills (Excel, Power-point, One Drive etc)

Desirable qualifications & experience