Job Description
Reporting to the Regional Director of Women’s Cricket, the successful candidate will be a key member of the Science & Medicine team, leading the planning and implementation of strength and conditioning services across both the Western Storm Senior and Academy squad, as well as fulfilling the role of strength & conditioning coach for the Welsh Fire Women’s team in The Hundred. They will shape and implement their delivery to ensure both performance impact to Western Storm & Welsh Fire and the long-term athletic development of Western Storm Academy players.
The successful candidate will work within a wider Science & Medicine team including the sports doctor and physiotherapist, to prepare the Senior and Academy squads for domestic women’s 50-over and T20 competitions. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Science & Medicine team at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club (Bristol), where Western Storm are predominantly based.
1. Principle Responsibilities:
• Lead the delivery of all areas of physical preparation for Western Storm and Welsh Fire Women’s teams as well as Western Storm
Academy players. Including programme design and delivery, nutrition and any other day to day tasks as directed by the Head Coach.
• Collect, analyse, interpret and share workload data as appropriate with players and coaches.
• Complete regular player profiling in line with ECB protocols to inform programme design and subsequently share with relevant parties.
• Work collaboratively with the physiotherapist to deliver injury prevention and rehabilitation programmes.
• Work with coaches and support staff to deliver an interdisciplinary approach to performance development.
• Provide player education sessions in order to support athletic development and contribute to the long-term success of Western Storm and the wider pathway.
• Liaise with the ECB’s S&C Coach regarding support and management for England Women’s Pathway players at Western Storm & Welsh Fire.
• Within the rules of professional confidentiality liaise with athletes, parents, coaches and other support staff as appropriate.
• Undertake appropriate professional development to keep abreast of world’s best practice and current evidence-based research.
• Liaise with the relevant regional hosts and international cricket boards regarding players from outside of the Western Storm region who will be part of Welsh Fire.
B. Working Relationships:
• Regional Director of Women’s Cricket
• Western Storm Head Coach
• Western Storm Physiotherapist
• Western Storm Senior Regional Talent Manager
• Western Storm Sports Doctor
• The Hundred – Medical Staff (all teams)
• Welsh Fire Head Coach and support staff
• ECB Head of Sport Science and Medicine – Women’s Cricket
• ECB Strength & Conditioning Coach
3. Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Essential
• Sports Science/S&C degree minimum 2:1.
• UKSCA Accreditation (or ability to achieve within 6 months).
• Appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
• Up to date first aid qualification.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate
• Experience working with athletes (2 years minimum).
• Full Driving License.
Desirable
• A postgraduate qualification in sports science or strength and conditioning.
• ISAK Level 1 Accreditation.
• Experience working in cricket.
4. Personal Attributes:
• Ability to motivate, support and influence individuals and organisations.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, both written and verbal.
• A positive attitude with initiative, focus and drive.
• Patience with an orderly approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work within a team and contribute to the overall success of the team.
• Ability to interact effectively with all departments and personnel at the Regional Host.
• Passionate to be part of the development of women’s cricket.
How to apply
Your application should include a covering letter (specific to the job description and no longer than one A4 page) and CV outlining why you should be considered for the role. Please send applications to: recruitment@westernstorm.co.uk Full job description: https://westernstorm.co.uk/news/job-vacancies-strength-and-conditioning-coach-physiotherapist/