JOB TITLE: Women’s Strength and Conditioning Coach
DEPARTMENT: Sale Sharks Women’s Team
REPORTING INTO: Head of S&C and Head of Program
HOURS OF WORK: Full time, including some evening and weekend working
BASED: On-site at Carrington training ground
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 and Humility.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Sale Sharks are recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic strength and conditioning coach to assist in the physical development of the Sale Sharks Women. The purpose of the role will be to plan, deliver and review areas of physical development within the women team, with a focus on individual player development. The successful candidate will be working as part of a inter-disciplinary team to create a world-class training environment.
Key responsibilities:
• Collaborate with medical and coaching staff to ensure injury risk is minimized whilst pushing the boundaries to maximise physical performance
• Take responsibility and ownership for elements of on-pitch delivery, including pitch warm ups, speed, agility and conditioning
• Assist the Lead Physical Performance Coach with provision of strength and power delivery in gym, including aspects of performance testing (Countermovement Jump, Isometric Testing) and data collection (load-velocity data)
• Assist the Lead Physical Performance Coach with sports science delivery, such as GPS data collection (both live in-session data monitoring and post-session download and analysis) and Heart Rate data collection in session
• Contribute and assist in the provision of Return to Play and Return to Perform processes alongside the Lead Physical Performance Coach and Rehabilitation Therapist
• Assist Lead Physical Performance Coach with roles on matchdays, including travel to away games
• Enhance athletic development provision to pathway players within the wider squad
The successful candidate must have:
• Experience working within a high-performance environment and a good understanding of elite sports pathways.
• Excellent knowledge and ability to construct strength, speed / change of direction and energy system-based training schedules, with appropriate diagnostics and monitoring included.
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Good organisational skills as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a inter-disciplinary team.
• Initiative, adaptability and efficiency in finding ways to challenge and stimulate players in their pursuit of excellence.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and a full driving licence with access to a car / transport.
Key performance indicators:
• Effectiveness of coaching interventions provided to women’s players.
• Evidence of progress made by all players towards fulfilling their physical potential.
• Development of sustainable practices across the women’s prog.
• Feedback from players and stakeholders on the quality of service provided.
BENEFITS:
Sale Sharks are highly motivated in the development and care of their staff. The successful candidate will receive extensive CPD, both within the club and from external sources to allow them to progress their methods.
Also on offer:
• Access to on-site gym
• Subsidised meals during season
• Free parking on site
• Free match tickets to all Sale Sharks home fixtures
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV showing your experience and qualifications, and a one-page cover letter explaining what your coaching philosophy and why you are a suitable candidate for the role.
All applications should be emailed to: Katy.DM@salesharks.com
The closing date for applications is Friday 30th August 2024.
Interviews will take place on either Monday 3rd September or Tuesday 4th September
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to having an inclusive culture that respects diversity and equity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
