Academy Sports Strength & Conditioning Coach in Cobham

The successful candidate will have a clear passion for strength and conditioning and will have completed relevant qualifications in this area. They will have the ability to coach to a high level and demonstrate knowledge of the sport specific requirements of our Academy sports – golf, ski racing, swimming and tennis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, programming and delivery across Academy sports. The role will be approximately between 25 – 30 hours per week across Monday – Friday and Saturday mornings, primarily during term time on a self‑employed basis. High level knowledge of programming to include performance cycles is required to allow pupils to be prepared to the best of their ability. This role will report into the Head of Athletic Development and Director of Sport. This role will be mainly delivered on site, but with the occasional requirement off site for competitions/events.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead with recording and reporting of the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
• Plan and prepare sessions for Academy scholars from First Form through to Upper Sixth.
• Provide support to the Director of Sport, Head of Athletics Development and work cooperatively within the Sports Department.
• Be familiar with the aims and objectives of the Department and the School as outlined in the staff and departmental handbook.
• Attend suitable INSET as required under the guidance of the Director of Sport.
• Work with external governing bodies, such as the LTA, to ensure adherence to requirements are met.
• To always ensure safe practice in the school’s gym.
• In liaison with the Heads of Academy Sports, manage players’ workload.
• Lead on appropriate fitness testing and data collection for Reed’s Academy pupils to monitor progress.
• Write termly progress reports as well as regular communication with pupils and parents.
• Completion of a year-long periodised programme to progress Strength and Conditioning that will be put in place by the Head of Athletic Development.
• Market the school to prospective parents.
• To lead on Academy scholarship assessment days.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons with whom you come into contact.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as instructed by the Director of Sport and commensurate with the role.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self‑declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.