Strength & Conditioning Coach (British Triathlon)

Salary: £33,756 p.a pro-rata

The Opportunity…

The UK Sports Institute and British Triathlon have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Strength & Conditioning Coach to work with their World Class Programme in Leeds.

A snapshot of the role…

This role will provide the delivery and development of strength and conditioning (S&C) services for World Class Programme athletes within Triathlon based out of the Brownlee Triathlon centre in Leeds working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to create a world-class high-performance training environment.

The role will work with British Triathlon coaches, support staff, BTF Head of Performance Science Services and UKSI Technical Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach, to improve performance through developing, implementing and evaluating strength and conditioning programmes that reflect scientific principles as they relate to adaptation, periodisation, peaking, tapering and injury rehabilitation.

If you feel you can bring the expertise we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective.  We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.

If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!

Application Method: To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, candidates will be required to submit a CV and answer 3 application questions via the UKSI careers portal. The answers to the application questions should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills, experience and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.

Important: Once you begin your application on the portal you will have the option to type the answers to the questions as directed on the application form in a free text box however if you would prefer, you may upload your answers with your CV. We ask that the answers to the questions are no more than 2 sides of A4 collectively. (please note that you can only upload 1 document to the portal so please ensure the questions appear either at the beginning or as a follow on from your CV).

Application Method: To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, candidates will be required to submit a CV and answer 3 application questions via the UKSI careers portal. The answers to the application questions should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills, experience and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.

Important: Once you begin your application on the portal you will have the option to type your answers in a free text box, however if you would prefer, you may upload your answers with your CV. We ask that the answers to the questions are no more than 2 sides of A4. (please note that you can only upload 1 document to the portal so please ensure the questions appear either at the beginning or as a follow on from your CV)

Artificial Intelligence: We are aware of an increase in the use of Artificial intelligence for applications. At the UKSI we are keen to get to know you as a person and AI-generated content may lack the specificity required and/or fail to address key criteria. We consider that personalised responses are essential to convey your individual skills, knowledge and experience. Therefore, to maintain the integrity and fairness of our recruitment process, we discourage the use of AI-generated content which may diminish your chances of success in your application. Please note this does not apply to the use of adaptive technology used to support an applicant’s individual needs.

Key Dates for Applicants

Closing Date: 3rd September 2024

Shortlisting Date: 4th September 2024

Interview Date:  12th/13th September 2024 TBC

Our Company

The UKSI delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel.

Since 2002, and over the last four Olympic and Paralympic cycles, the UKSI has evolved quietly and effectively into an organisation consistently performing at a world-leading level, contributing to over 1,000 British Olympic and Paralympic medals.