Job Description
Move4Sport is a rapidly expanding youth specialist strength and conditioning company based in the South East. We deliver to all ages and standards of athletes from 7 years old developing physical literacy all the way up to world class youth athletes in multiple sports.
We are a team of 5 coaches and 4 interns, with venues in Bromley, Sutton, Croydon with new venues expected in the New Year. Due to this rapid expansion we are looking for a new coach to join our team and become part of our exciting new chapter.
What we want from you
We are seeking an ambitious, hardworking and passionate coach with previous experience of working with youth athletes to start on a self-employed basis. The individual will need to be flexible but initially hours will be in the evenings at Bromley Tennis Centre. Moving forward, the ability to be mobile will be essential.
Day to day your role will involve leading and delivering weekday evening strength and conditioning sessions to groups of youth athletes, following our periodized annual plan.
In addition to this, you will be expected to assist in conducting fitness tests and movement screening with our academy athletes, help with data input and writing reports for the results collected.
We also expect you to attend our weekly S&C team meeting to drive both your own and the team’s development.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
At least 2 years previous coaching experience with youth athletes
UKSCA Accredited (or ability to attain within 6 months)
Degree in sports science related topic. Preferably post graduate level. Or REPS level 3 qualified with good anatomy and physiology knowledge.
Valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check)
Full UK Drivers Licence and access to transport.
Up to date First Aid qualification
Fully insured
Availability to coach evenings and potentially weekends
Practical knowledge of injury rehabilitation and prevention training
Practical knowledge of nutrition strategies and recovery practices to support performance and health
Above all else you must be able to consistently deliver creative, engaging and safe S&C sessions to squads of up to 18 youth athletes at a time, containing a variety of ages and levels of athletic development.
What you’ll get from us
At M4S we’re passionate about delivering the best possible service to every one of our athletes. For us that means continually reflecting on what we deliver and developing ourselves as coaches. As part of our team you’ll be part of that development which includes:
Weekly meetings/ workshops with the other coaches at M4S to discuss everything S&C
Optional weekly meetings with the performance coaches at Bromley Tennis Centre to discuss the integration of S&C within tennis
Individual training from the team to learn the M4S way, as well as develop any areas that you feel need more work
Attending various CPD workshops throughout the year from different providers
We will also provide you with uniform and a guaranteed minimum of 8-10 coaching hours per week to start, with the potential to increase this quickly through individual coaching hours.
How to apply
To apply for this position please send CV with a covering letter to Gareth Shelbourne MSc ASCC CSCS CES Head of Strength and Conditioning, Bromley Tennis Centre, Avebury Road, Orpington, Surrey, BR6 9SA or email gareth.shelbourne@move4sport.org.uk Closing date January 19th 2020. To start the week beginning February 3rd 2020 or as soon as available.