JOB TITLE: Academy S&C Coach
DEPARTMENT: Academy
REPORTING INTO: Academy Athletic Performance Manager & Academy Manager
HOURS OF WORK: Full Time, based on-sight
SALARY: £DOE
WHO WE ARE: We are Sale Sharks: A team. A community. A family, woven together by the Fabric of the North.
Born in Manchester and proud of our roots, Sale Sharks is the only Premiership Rugby Union team in the North-West, playing top-flight rugby in the Gallagher Premiership and European Champions Cup, with an emerging Women’s team competing in Premiership Women’s Rugby.
With Northern charm in our blood and Shark pride in our hearts, our mission is to be the most impactful rugby club on the planet, on and off the pitch.
Inclusive and caring in everything we do. We’re not afraid to take risks, trying something new in search of better and facing up to the toughest with courage and pride. We use our position as the best team in the North to make a real difference, whether that’s through grassroots sports or community initiatives.
We play with integrity on and off the pitch and we are seeking someone who shares our values of Togetherness, Fearlessness, Passion, Pride, Humility.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic strength and conditioning coach to assist in the physical development of the Sharks academy on a full time basis. The successful candidate will lead the boys U16s and 17s programme whilst supporting the other academy s&c coaches with all players in the pathway. This would be an ideal position for someone looking to develop and progress their career in a professional sporting environment.
KEY TASKS:
- In consultation with other practitioners plan and publish Academy S&C programmes and schedules.
- Collate initial player benchmarks and baseline standards, implement a robust testing regime to evidence player development.
- Deliver age relative Strength & Conditioning programmes to developing Academy athletes across the pathway.
- Work as part of an MDT with physios, doctors and coaches on developing training plans to support the rehab of injured players.
- Visit schools and Myerscough College.
- Foster relationships and share information with relative contacts.
- Establish, apply and share best practice standards both internally and externally.
- Support games and festivals where appropriate.
- Complete internal, RFU & PRL annual audits.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Experience of working in a sporting environment, either in an Academy / Professional Sport setting
- Appropriate knowledge and ability to programme strength, speed/change of direction and energy system – based training schedules, with appropriate diagnostics and monitoring included.
- Communication and strong interpersonal skills are crucial to the role
- A strong desire to work with and develop Elite Junior Rugby players
- Full British driving licence and access to your own car
DESIREABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- MSc or working towards in Strength and Conditioning or equivalent.
- Working towards UKSCA/CSCS or equivalent qualifications.
THE ROLE:
The full time role will be based at the training centre in Carrington and supporting other Academy players through the schools network.
The role will involve occasionally working unsociable hours to include bank holidays, early mornings, evenings and weekends as required.
This role is subject to disclosure procedures.
BENEFITS:
- Access to on-site gym
- Subsidised meals during season
- Free parking on site
- Free match tickets to all Sale Sharks home fixturesPlease send CV and covering letter to Fergus.Mulchrone@salesharks.com by 16th August.
Interviews to take place 4th September. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified personsPlease send CV and covering letter to Fergus.Mulchrone@salesharks.com by 16th August.
Interviews to take place 4th September.
