Strength & Conditioning Coordinator

Based in Carmarthen but may be required to work at other locations as required

ABOUT US

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is proud of our dedicated and talented employees, and we work together as a team to make a difference to the lives of our students and the communities we serve. We are 14th in the UK for Social Inclusion and 28th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023), and 21st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2023). Our success depends heavily on the commitment and skills of our people.

We are now looking for a Strength & Conditioning Coordinator to join our Academy of Sports team at our Carmarthen campus,  one on a part-time basis, working 18.5 hours per week on a Fixed Term basis until July 2025.

THE ROLE

The post of Strength & Conditioning Coordinator will work closely with the Head of Academy of Sport primarily on the leadership and management of Strength & Conditioning within the UWTSD Sports Academy and in particular the student experience within this dynamic and exciting environment. It is a wide-ranging role covering the whole of the University, but being based in Carmarthen. The Strength and Conditioning Coordinator will be responsible for shaping the future of strength and conditioning at the UWTSD Sports Academy and will ensure the efficient deployment of physical and human resources to ensure the new venture is successful.

Collaborative working will be key in ensuring the whole University benefits from the Strength & Conditioning service and its future success and growth. Creating purposeful partnerships with the National Governing Bodies of sport, regional and local clubs will be an important part of the role.

You will have an in-depth understanding of Strength & Conditioning and extensive experience in operating Strength & Conditioning programmes for Teams and Individual Athletes at all levels, contributing to the wider Strategic Plans of the University, particularly in relation to the development of the Carmarthen Campus. Work within the agreed budget and having a commercial mindset will be important in order to sustain the Strength & Conditioning service and support its future development. Fostering positive relationships with the Academy of Sports Heads will be essential. 

ABOUT YOU

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A relevant professional qualification as well as a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject area.
• Relevant coaching qualifications.
• Knowledge and understanding of Sport in the HE sector.
• Proven experience of providing innovative developments in Strength and Conditioning.
• Experience of the enhancement of the student experience including the monitoring of student satisfaction and responsive and proactive action planning.
• Proven track record of leading significant growth of Strength & Conditioning programmes or Strength & Conditioning Teams/Individual Athletes, including the management of staff.
• Experience of effective resource management and planning including people, finances and physical resources.
• Ability to work in a change management environment and to encourage others to appreciate and embrace change.
• Ability to raise awareness of potential commercialisation and its impact upon the Strength & Conditioning programme and its future sustainability and development.
• Ability to lead the Strength & Conditioning programme, including working collaboratively within the University and with external agencies/networks locally, regionally and internationally.
• Demonstrable evidence of own CPD for the benefit of the Strength & Conditioning programme.

It would also be beneficial if you have:

• Doctorate in a relevant subject area.
• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh (oral and written).

BENEFITS

Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’ annual leave per year, pro-rata, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

Our employees get access to a comprehensive pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

• Competitive pay and pay progression
• Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas/New Year closure
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services
• Support for health and wellbeing, including access to on-campus sports facilities at discounted rates, occupational health, and counselling support services
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.

So, if you feel you could thrive and make an impact as our Strength & Conditioning Coordinator please apply via the button shown.

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 5 July 2024, 11:59 pm