Job Description
Background:
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club for a Women’s rugby Strength & Conditioning coach with experience of player performance management, to work with Exeter Chiefs and Exeter University players.
Exeter Chiefs compete within in the Gallagher Premiership, highly prestigious European Champions Cup and Premiership Rugby Cup competition. Formed in 1871 Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club are the West Country’s Premier Sporting Club, steeped in long-standing tradition and prides itself on delivering professional standards, both on and off the field. We are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic, hardworking, and dynamic Strength & Conditioning coach.
Job Description:
The successful applicant will integrate into the performance team at Exeter Chiefs Women’s rugby team responsible for the provision of periodised resistance programs driven from comprehensive physical testing to develop player strength and fitness. The role will require data collection and analysis of internal and external load for decision-making in an elite rugby environment. Effective communication skills to work within a multi-disciplinary team are essential along with having the positive drive and motivation required to develop player performance,
Essential requirements:
· BSc in Sports Science or related field.
· Experience in team sports resistance programming.
· Experience with GPS & Heart rate data collection
Highly desirable:
· Previous experience in rugby union as Strength & Conditioning coach.
· Previous experience in Female Strength & Conditioning.
· Qualification in a nutrition related field.
Key Responsibilities:
· Planning and delivering pre season training for Exeter Chiefs Women’s rugby teams.
· Provision & Control of resistance training programs for Exeter Chiefs female players.
· Supervision & alignment of Exeter University Women’s program to provide a pathway to Exeter Chiefs.
· Monitoring and collection of loading data both Internal and external to promote physical development and player care.
· Progression and maintenance of performance and movement screening protocols.
· Completing regular body composition assessment and 1 to 1 coaching of best nutrition practices.
· Delivery of recovery sessions and player education around sleep and recovery modalities.
Working hours:
The employee’s normal working hours will be based on a fixed 40 hours a week. This will be variable due to the changing nature of a sporting setting. Weeks will vary depending on scheduled fixtures. This will also include working during bank holidays and national holidays.
How to apply
Please email your CV and a covering letter to scvacancies@exeterchiefs.co.uk