Job Description
Employer: Anonymous until interview
Location: Poole, Dorset, England
Job: Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Remuneration: To be discussed at interview
Length: 12 Months
Hours: Monday – Friday (30 hours minimum)
Leave: To be discussed at interview
Closing Date: Monday 18th May 2020

Role:
This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to play a key part in the physical preparation of an elite, specialised group within the British Military. The successful candidate will assist the Head of Physical Preparation, and is expected to contribute significantly towards the development and evolution of the Human Performance Program. The group will not be identified within this advert and will remain anonymous until interview.

This opportunity is right for you if:
• You are highly motivated, personable, creative, and a problem solver
• You possess excellent time-management and communication skills
• You demonstrate strong values of teamwork, humility and selflessness
• You understand that personal and career growth occur best when undertaking challenges outside of your comfort zone
• You are an ambitious graduate or junior Strength & Conditioning coach with a strong desire to accelerate your career progression
• You aspire to be part of a multidisciplinary team, helping one of the most elite military units in the world push the boundaries of physical preparation & performance

What will you gain?
• Experience working in a motivating, exciting and highly dynamic workplace environment, which challenges you to be the best you can be
• Hands on experience coaching highly motivated, elite, military personnel within a program at the forefront of Human Performance in the British Military
• A unique opportunity to work collaboratively with both civilian and military experts as part of a hand-selected multidisciplinary team, including skill acquisition specialists, performance psychologists, nutritionists, medical teams and elite military personnel
• Mentorship from highly experienced practitioners who have worked at the top of professional sport, finance and the military, including a personalised Individual Development Plan and frequent performance reviews in order to accelerate personal and career growth
• Significant training in the use of Sport Science software, including Athlete Management Systems, Velocity Based Training, and Heart Rate Variability monitoring
• Numerous opportunities for Continued Professional Development, through internal interdisciplinary workshops, attendance on courses, seminars and conferences, and visits to external organisations
• A vast and varied network of contacts within the military, professional sport, Strength & Conditioning, formal education and the commercial sector
• Enhanced potential for future employment in an exciting and rapidly growing area of Strength & Conditioning
• The opportunity to forge a legacy within the field, having personally shaped and delivered the elite physical preparation component of the pioneering Human Performance Program within the British Military

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Monitoring & Delivery:
• Frequently plan and deliver physical preparation sessions on an individual and group basis to both operators and support staff
• Coordinate, plan and deliver regular physical performance testing in order to collect up-to-date information on operators’ physical preparation
• Enter and analyse collected data, in order to inform the Head of Physical
Preparation and Performance Director on key metrics to optimise the development of individuals within the human performance program
• Manage the online programming of operators & support staff
• Research & Innovation:
• Assist the Head of Physical Preparation with ongoing research into the current and emerging physical demands facing UK operators, in order to remain at the forefront of evidence-based Physical Preparation
• Challenge status quo, identify areas for improvement and provide innovative solutions
• Stay up to date on advancements within both Strength & Conditioning and other fields, which may be utilised to enhance the Physical Preparation of UK operators
• Communication & Collaboration:
• Frequently communicate and collaborate with stakeholders and interdisciplinary staff within the Human Performance team, in order to optimise the physical preparation of UK operators

Requirements:
• Education / Qualifications:
• Undergraduate Degree in Sport & Exercise Science (or related discipline)
• Master’s degree in Sport & Exercise Science (or related discipline) preferred, though not essential
• UKSCA / NSCA / ASCA Accreditation (or ability to achieve within 12 months)
• Must hold a valid UK Passport & Full UK Driving License, with no previous criminal convictions (CRB Certificate necessary)
• In-date First Aid certificate

• Experience:
• Minimum 3 years coaching athletes or military personnel (experience working with elite males is preferable, though not essential)
• Experience coaching and demonstrating Olympic Weightlifting movements, jumping / landing mechanics, and sprinting / running / COD mechanics to both individuals and large groups (20+)
• Experience utilising sport science software (Athlete Monitoring Systems, Velocity Based Training, GPS, HRV, etc.) preferred, though not essential
• Intra / Interpersonal Skills:
• Intrapersonal
 A growth mindset and strong self-awareness of own strengths and weaknesses. Upon application, please summarise your main strength & weakness, plus one example of a mistake you have made, and subsequent action taken, alongside one example of a success you have had and what you learnt
• Interpersonal
 Excellent communication skills, with a demonstratable ability to build strong interpersonal relationships across a variety of individuals, including athletes and peers. Upon application, please provide three contactable referees – one athlete, one superior peer and one subordinate peer
• Hours:
• Whilst the successful candidate will be expected to work 30 hours a week on average, flexibility is important to meet the needs of the job

Remuneration:
• In accordance with industry standards, remuneration will be provided to the successful candidate, due to the significant contribution of time and effort towards enhancing and evolving the Human Performance Program. This will be discussed at interview.

How to apply
Applicants should send a copy of their CV, relevant qualifications (degree, CRB certificate, First Aid certificate, etc.) and a covering letter of no more than 500 words to operationarmour@gmail.com. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited to a video interview followed by an assessment day, conducted in Poole, Dorset (exact location and date to be confirmed upon interview).