RGC Recruitment: Senior Team Strength & Conditioning Coach
RGC Recruitment: Senior Team Strength & Conditioning Coach
Job Description
Job Title:
RGC Senior Team Strength & Conditioning Coach
Salary:
£15 per hour
Location:
Parc Eirias, Colwyn Bay, North Wales
Hours of Work:
10 hours per week plus matchdays
Flexibility required for evenings and weekends as necessary
Responsible to:
RGC General Manager
Responsible for:
RGC Senior Players
Contractual Status:
Casual, 9-month role
Role Summary
Design and implement all aspects of strength and conditioning, nutrition, and lifestyle management to players within the RGC Senior Team.
Key Relationships
- RGC General Manager
- RGC Head Coach
- RGC Academy Manager
- RGC Senior Team and Academy Staff
Key Responsibilities, Tasks and Activities
- Plan and coach physical development (athletic, functional, and technical) for RGC Senior Team players.
- Work with Academy staff to establish and review long-term development plans for tracked academy players.
- Deliver strength and conditioning interventions at RGC Senior Team matches and training.
- Perform physical testing of players and monitor development.
- Keep records and provide regular reports on player progress.
- Promote and reinforce the vision and strategic purpose of RGC and the North Wales Development Region.
- Contribute to a positive team culture in line with WRU and RGC standards and values.
- Manage relationships with key suppliers.
- Protect private athlete information in line with WRU data protection guidelines.
- Carry out duties in support of the WRU Group Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values.
Continued Professional Development
RGC are committed to providing CPD for the successful candidate. We expect the candidate to undertake training courses and research to enhance personal knowledge, skills, and experience.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
- Previous experience as a strength and conditioning coach.
- Experience in long-term athletic development programmes with athletes at different stages.
- Experience working within a team sport environment.
- Proven ability to set clear goals, targets, and implement action plans.
- Ability to communicate in Welsh (desirable).
Skills & Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in sport science or related area, specialising in physical preparation of athletes.
- Ability to coach technical aspects of physical development, including:
- Running fundamentals (linear and multidirectional speed)
- Weightlifting and derivatives
- Strength and conditioning field-based and weight training practices
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- Team player with excellent communication skills.
- Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Other Requirements
- Valid UK driving licence.
- Role subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and regular review.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practices in employment and sport.
- Adherence to all group policies, including sustainable development.
- Awareness of individual responsibility in complying with health and safety policies.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to apritchard@wru.wales