Job Description
What is the role?
Notts County Football Club are looking for a First Team Strength & Conditioning Coach who will work as part of the club’s football department, led by the First Team Manager. The post holder will be responsible for the overseeing, planning and delivering a structured strength, fitness and conditioning programme, as well as responsible for all sport science/strength & conditioning support necessary for optimal performance throughout the First Team.
This exciting role will enable an experienced Strength & Conditioning Coach to work within a progressive sports medicine & science interdisciplinary team, promoting high standards of health, well-being and medical care, whilst also being an essential part of the first team coaching staff.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for candidates who can be part of a multi-disciplinary team of people, be proactive and innovative in their approach and communicate effectively at all levels. Underpinning knowledge of applied physiology and biomechanics is essential as is having experience of delivering S&C coaching with elite athletes. The role comes with a great deal of responsibility and would only suit individuals who are able to make their own decisions and work independently.
The competencies which are required include:
Essential experience:
• Significant experience of working within elite sports, preferably in senior professional football
• Pitch and gym based strength and conditioning support to elite individual or team sport athletes
• Experience of data handling to include, but not restricted to Catapult GPS, AMS etc
• Experience in delivering progressive rehabilitation programmes for injured athletes
• Experience of being responsible for own department within a multi-disciplinary team
Essential Qualifications (including certifications):
• BSc in Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Rehabilitation or similar
• NSCA, UKSCA or equivalent accreditation (or ability to obtain this within 6 months)
Desirable Qualifications (including certifications):
• MSc in Sport Science/Strength and Conditioning or similar
• UEFA Football Coaching Licence
• BASES Accreditation
• Industry Recognised Professional Strength & Conditioning Certifications
Essential skills:
• Provide accurate and informative written and verbal reports to a range of key stakeholders
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders around player performance
• Team first attitude
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Competent with PC and Mac based operating systems
What do you get in return?
• A competitive salary depending on experience
• Be part of a progressive football club, where you will be able to leave your mark as a practitioner
How to apply
Your application should consist of no more than a one-page A4 cover letter, outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this position, and a maximum two-page CV. All applications and any questions relating to the role should be directed to Erik Svendsen at erik.svendsen@nottscountyfc.co.uk • Closing date for this position is 5pm Wednesday 18th November 2020 • Interviews will be held in the week commencing 23rd November 2020 The appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to two professional/personal references to the satisfaction of Notts County Football Club. Notts County Football Club is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity, work life balance and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassments and in which all decisions are based on merit. Furthermore, it is our policy to treat all workers and job applicants equally and fairly irrespective of their sex, marital status, civil partnership status, transgender status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, national origin, culture, religion, age or disability.