Job Description
The Head of Performance role is an integral part of our management team, working at the club’s impressive headquarters of Butts Park Arena, Coventry.
Primarily the role will be part time for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday approx. 5.00-8.30pm, and each match day (Saturday), although additional work/hours are available to create a full time post.
Key responsibilities:
– To deliver and lead all Senior Squad Strength and Conditioning Programmes both field and gym based as part of an interdisciplinary support team approach. This includes Injury Reduction and Rehabilitation Support Programming.
– To develop, implement and evaluate challenging Strength and Conditioning programmes that reflect scientific principles in maximising the potential of individual athletes within Professional Rugby.
– Implementation, data collection and analysis of a year round in depth monitoring and profiling system to support a Player Performance Plan.
– Provide match day preparation and cover all home matches and most away fixtures, duties include post match recovery sessions, recording workload data and nutritional support.
The successful applicant will have:
– BSc in Strength and Conditioning Science / Sports Science or related area specialising in physical preparation of Elite Athletes.
– UKSCA Accreditation.
– Experience in the provision of Strength and Conditioning services teams and athletes.
– Experience that includes the management and running of an internship programme and working with local universities providing students placements.
– Detailed knowledge and experience of rehabilitation including Return-To-Play protocols.
– Current DBS Certificate, Basic Life Support qualification.
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, computer literacy including MS Office, databases and performance analysis software.
How to apply
If you believe you fit the criteria for this role please send your cover letter and CV with “Head of Performance” in the subject bar to Rowland Winter (Director of Rugby) at rwinter@coventryrfc.co.uk