At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver strength and conditioning programmes for young female athletes in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, a leader in using sport for social change.
- Benefits: Gain experience in sports science while contributing to the development of future talent.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on player development and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young female athletes through fitness and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Experience in strength and conditioning, with a passion for women's sports.
The predicted salary is between 39458 - 40000 £ per year.
Overall purpose of the Job
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust (BRCT) is the award-winning independent charitable arm of founding member of the EFL and the Premier League – Blackburn Rovers FC.
Using the brand of Blackburn Rovers FC and the power of football and sport for positive social change, we are seeking to appoint a Strength and Conditioning Coach within the ETC.
You will deliver physiotherapy services to all players involved within the Emerging Talent Centre (ETC) players.
To promote and protect the health and wellbeing of all players within the ETC and to work within the code of conduct and good practice of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Physical Performance Development
- Ensure ETC players experience a safe, secure, and supportive environment.
- Be an advocate and guardian of the women’s and girls’ game.
- Contribute to the ETC curriculum ensuring there is S&C provision which complements the football programme.
- Understand the physical plan for ETC players, ensuring delivery aligns with the Women’s team.
• Deliver the ETC physical development programme, including
- Design and deliver individualised athletic development programmes as well as group training sessions
- Provide injury rehabilitation training of players as directed by the physiotherapist/sports therapist, in preparation for return to training
- Design and deliver a fitness testing programme. Use the results to drive group and individual training programmes
- Work with Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist to develop and support an activation/prehab programme
- Maintain a comprehensive database of work conducted with athletes and coaches. Keep records which meet the standard required by The FA and the appropriate professional bodies.
- Communicate with players and staff in the event of S&C related queries, generally and specifically.
Educate and support ETC players with regard to their role in supporting their own physical development, injury prevention, injury care, recovery, diet and other factors relating to lifestyle away from the footballing environment.
- Multi-disciplinary Working & Being Part of the Club and Culture
- Advise and direct ETC staff on the needs of ETC players. Attend case management meetings and provide professional opinion/input.
- Educate coaches on the S&C provision and embedding physical outcomes within technical sessions.
- Work with Safeguarding staff to ensure that the wellbeing and welfare of all players and staff is always an operational priority.
- Be a part of the review process for all players and work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Produce regular reports to the ETC Manager on updates and the progress being made.
- Look to develop relationships with organisation’s where the club may have the opportunity to develop innovative strategies regarding sports science.
- Be open to conversations in players regarding their development. Approach these with sound knowledge, care and understanding
- Self-Development
- Seek feedback from others and reflect on personal behaviour and performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Keep abreast of current research and evidence-based practice in the S&C field. Practitioners should undertake CPD in line with their professional body guidelines.
- Keep professional qualification up to date and active by completing the relevant number of CPD points as stipulated by their awarding body.
- Create and maintain a personalised Development Action Plan (DAP), taking input and feedback from a variety of sources.
- Participate in internal and external professional development activities and demonstrate a commitment to undertake on-going formal education programmes.
- Review personal competencies against job specification and identify areas for improvement.
- Attend CPD events and undertake CPD activities in line with identified development themes.
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