Strength and Conditioning Coach

Strength and Conditioning Coach Location: Cambridge Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum (Depending on qualifications and experience) Hours: Full time, term time only The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend their Pelican, Prep or Upper. Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means they strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated. They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful. The Perse Upper School is looking to appoint a Strength and Conditioning Coach to join an extremely successful and enthusiastic team. The post is a permanent full time, term-time only position and is an exciting opportunity to motivate and inspire pupils in a fast-paced working environment. The Role As a member of the non-teaching staff, the Strength and Conditioning Coach’s ultimate line manager is the Bursar, although day-to-day responsibility will be to the Director of Sport. The responsibilities of the post holder will vary depending on the demands of the school but will initially include the following areas: * Practical delivery within all PE lessons (Y7-11) and 6th Form Games (at the discretion of the timetable) * Review of athletic development and fitness related modules within the PE curriculum * Design and implement a strength and conditioning programme for the school’s sports teams, where appropriate, in conjunction with each Head of Sport * Develop and monitor individual training programmes for gifted and talented pupils in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Sport (Performance) * Promote physical activity and health related fitness to students and staff through extracurricular delivery * Provide an appropriate rehabilitation pathway for injured pupils, liaising with parents, staff, and external clubs and organisations * Lead department inset training for colleagues * Attend Saturday fixtures supporting the preparation of the school teams or in a coaching capacity * Attend relevant departmental meetings * Attend relevant training or inset as directed by the Director of Sport * Write pupil reports for specific 6th Form Games groups (circa 30 pupils once each academic year). Skills and Qualifications * Has up-to date knowledge in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people * Works collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within school * Ability to motivate and encourage participation * Proven communication, organisational and interpersonal skills * High order administrative skills * Respects and values the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds others can bring to work and to teams * Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and also independently * ICT competence * Confidence, tenacity, flexibility and adaptability * Empathy for pupils, parents, staff and the community To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application. The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amount to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children