Job Description
The Position
The overall purpose of this role is to lead the delivery of Strength and Conditioning across the Glamorgan County Cricket Pathway and to assist the Lead S&C coach in delivery of S&C services to the professional players.
Main Duties:
• Conduct fitness assessments 3 times per year for all Academy players, and various development squads, or as deemed appropriate by Lead S&C and Academy Director
• Report results of screening and assessment to the Lead S&C, coaches and players as soon as possible using effective means of communication
• Plan and deliver an annually periodised strength and conditioning plan based on player and GCCC requirements
• Ensure a minimum of 2 sessions per week with the academy players
• Manage and oversee physical preparation of players that are in boarding schools
• Supervise monthly stature measurements for identified players
• Provide player education sessions
• Work alongside GCCC Physiotherapists and the Lead S&C Coach to provide rehabilitation to injured players
• In conjunction with Lead S&C and Physiotherapist, work towards developing a robust pathway system that supports the development of world’s best practice for GCCC
• Undertake regular professional development to keep abreast of world’s best practice
• Manage and supervise work experience support for all age group sessions (primarily off-season)
The Person
The successful candidate will have the following experience / skills / qualities:
• Experience gained in a professional sport
• Sports science / S&C degree; preferably post-graduate level
• Knowledge of elite cricket performance and practice methods
• Experience of working with developing athletes
• High quality S&C programming and coaching skills
• Practical knowledge of injury rehabilitation and prevention training
• Practical knowledge of nutrition strategies and recovery practices to support performance and health
• Practical knowledge of monitoring and analysis systems
• Leadership skills and ability to influence individuals and key stakeholders
• Good presentation skills
In addition, the role also requires:
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Basic Life Support (sport specific) maintained annually
• Full UK driver’s license
• UKSCA accreditation (or ability to achieve within 6 months)
• Safeguarding Children certification
How to apply
To Apply Please forward your cv with a one page covering letter outlining why you are suitable for this post to tom.turner@glamorgancricket.co.uk. Closing date for applications is the 18th December 2019, Interviews expected week beginning 13th January 2020.