Graduate Strength

The role of Graduate Strength and Conditioning Coach is a unique opportunity for an individual with a passion for sport who may in the future have the desire to join the teaching profession. This role is designed for someone wishing to combine the position with enrolment onto an MSc Strength and Conditioning programme at Hartpury University. The position is non-residential.

**Salary**:
This position has been created in partnership with Hartpury University. The offer of employment with Badminton school will also include the payment of the MSc Strength and Conditioning fees (currently capped at £9,000 of £13,000 for international fees) during the period of time you will be employed. All fees for MSc will be paid directly to Hartpury University.

Badminton School operates its own pay scale; this position comes with a salary of £9,500.

**Hours**:
This post is required to work full time.

**Person Specification**

**Coaching experience**:
Applicants should have experience of working with young people in some capacity and should have some knowledge of how to enthuse, lead and manage teams and groups. Additionally, applicants should have experience of providing strength and conditioning support to youth athletes.

**Knowledge and understanding**

Applicants should demonstrate a clear understanding of both the theoretical and practical considerations for strength and conditioning in youth and be willing to develop their understanding of the P.E. Curriculum.

**Teaching and learning**

Applicants must be motivated to work with young people, be able to form and maintain appropriate relationships with pupils and establish personal boundaries, have emotional resilience and be able to maintain good order.

They will have some understanding of how to plan training sessions/lessons and in assessing and monitoring progress.

**Personal qualities**

Applicants will be personable, of smart appearance and have good social skills. They will be organised, punctual and efficient in organising their workload and managing their time effectively. They will be competent in the use of IT. They will work well in a team and be responsive to advice and guidance.

**Education and Qualifications**

Applicants must be enrolled at Hartpury University and working towards an MSc Strength and Conditioning degree. Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:2 or above in an undergraduate strength and conditioning or sports science-related degree.

**Duties include, but are not restricted to the following**:
**Key Responsibilities - academic**

**Under the direction of the Director of Sport**:

- To provide high quality strength and conditioning services to pupils;
- To support in the coaching of sport(s) you are proficient in either in directed lesson or during activity sessions;
- To support with matches as directed by the Director of Sport;
- To be involved with planning and preparation of sessions and activities;
- To co-operate with other members of staff, sharing information, ideas and expertise;
- Support and contribute to the teaching of the department as set out in the timetable;
- As appropriate, be aware of all departmental and school health and safety requirements including relevant risk assessments and to adhere to them as well as contribute to their development as necessary.

**Key responsibilities - pastoral**

All staff are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times and to support and foster the vision and values of the School. All staff must ensure that they are familiar with the School’s Child Protection, Safeguarding, Health & Safety and ICT acceptable use guidance.

**Key responsibilities - co-curricular**
- To participate in the school’s co-curricular programme when required;
- Take responsibility for a sports team or assist in umpiring matches when required.

This is not an exhaustive list of tasks. Further details of the responsibilities and duties of staff may be found in the Staff Handbook.

**Interviews to be held by arrangement.**

**BADMINTON SCHOOL, BRISTOL**

**Independent Boarding and Day School for 500 girls aged 3-18**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: £9,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 17/03/2023