Cardiff Rugby is looking for an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach to support the physical preparation, monitoring and rehabilitation of its first-team squad.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Strength and Conditioning, this post suits a hands‑on coach who can connect sports science data with practical coaching in the gym and on the pitch.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver evidence‑based gym sessions focused on strength, power and injury prevention
- Help deliver pitch‑side warm‑ups, speed, agility and rugby‑specific conditioning
- Collect and report GPS, heart rate, wellness and neuromuscular fatigue data to guide daily training
- Work with medical staff to deliver late‑stage rehabilitation and return‑to‑play conditioning
- Support match day operations at home and away, including pre‑match preparation and recovery
- Maintain player physical profiles and produce weekly and seasonal reports
About You
- A BSc in Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning or a closely related field
- UKSCA accreditation, or the ability to obtain it within six months of starting
- 4 to 5 years of applied S&C coaching in a professional or elite sporting environment
- Experience coaching Olympic weightlifting derivatives, absolute strength lifts and plyometrics
- Proficient with athlete tracking technology (such as STATSports or Catapult) and force plate software (such as VALD)
- Desirable: an MSc, professional rugby experience, advanced data skills (Power BI, Tableau or Excel) and an elite sport trauma qualification (such as PHICIS)
Key Details
- Location: Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff
- Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week plus match days), subject to a six-month probation period
- Salary: £40,000 – £45,000, depending on experience
- Start date: As soon as practicable
- Applications: CV
- Closing date: 11 November 2026
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