Strength and Conditioning Coach (British Rowing - Men's Team)

The Opportunity

British Rowing and the UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Strength and Conditioning Coach (Men’s squad) role working at the GB Rowing Team (GBRT) National Training Centre (NTC) in Caversham, Reading.

We are seeking to appoint someone who can work effectively as a key member of the Men’s coaching and support team with expertise in developing athletes with world leading physical profiles. You will improve the rowing performance through the development, implementation, and evaluation of the S&C programmes that reflect scientific principles as they relate to adaptation, periodisation, peaking, tapering, and injury rehabilitation.

The GBRT has a phenomenal track record of performance at the highest levels of Olympic sport and is seeking two exceptional Strength and Conditioning Coaches to form part of the core daily delivery team towards the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

Location:

British Rowing functions out of a bespoke NTC in Caversham (near Reading) where athletes can train both on the water and on land whilst receiving World Class Coaching and Support Services. Some of the gym sessions may also be conducted at the UKSI High-Performance Centre at the Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre (near Marlow). Due to the nature of the role, delivery will be in person to meet the needs of the sport.

Role requirements:

A typical week within the men’s squad would be three weights sessions, that are run from from7:15am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. There may be international travel for land-based training camps associated with this role. This will be up to 30 days spread throughout the year, generally in blocks of 13-16 days.

GBRT Vision:

A world leading Olympic and Paralympic nation which inspires and creates opportunities for anyone capable of delivering or supporting success to realise their dreams regardless of background.

GBRT Mission:

To deliver a programme which consistently produces gold medal success and creates the environment where athletes and staff thrive.

British Rowing takes pride in the tradition of success that it has created through the development and performances of athletes on the world stage.

A snapshot of the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of Great Britain’s most successful sporting teams. Reporting to the Head Coach (Men) and GBRT Strength and Conditioning lead you will have the opportunity to support the development of an integrated and periodised performance plan that meets the needs of individuals and the goals of the Men’s Olympic squad. As a key member of the core team, you will bring a willingness to integrate with the squad Sports Science and Medicine team including their ways of working.

For you to succeed you will bring enthusiasm, creativity and energy to the role and have a genuine desire to help athletes achieve their performance aspirations.

We are looking for an experienced and suitably qualified practitioner who can work collaboratively in a demanding performance environment within an interdisciplinary support team. It is important to be accessible, approachable, and visible in this role.

Previous experience within rowing is not essential but a passion to learn more about the sport is.

What makes joining British Rowing and the UKSI compelling?

This is your opportunity to work within one of Great Britain’s most successful sporting teams by shaping the future of the rowers looking to succeed at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Not only will you be well supported within the GBRT NTC, but you will have technical leadership from UKSI S&C staff for your continued professional development.

The GBRT Sports Science and Medicine Team (SSSM) align our work to the GBRT “What it Takes to Win” model that has a holistic approach to developing people. The foundations lie in three main strands: Physical, Technical, and Psychological. There are interdisciplinary projects underpinning these in the following five key areas: Adapting, Available, Efficient, Thriving, and Developing.

If you are looking for a job that brings new challenges daily and you feel you can bring the expertise and passion that 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:

CV and Application questions via the UKSI careers portal.

To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, you will be required to upload a CV and Application questions to our career’s portal via our website. This should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role. You will note that we have another similar vacancy. Candidates will have the option during their application to express an interest in both vacancies should they wish.

Key Dates for Applicants

Closing Date:

 Sunday 2nd February 2025

Shortlisting Date:

Monday 3rd February 2025

Phone Interview Date (if required):

Thursday 6th February 2025

Interview Date:

Monday 10th February 2025

2nd Interview Date (if required):

Wednesday 12th February 2025

Additional information for applicants:

Face to face interviews will take place at the GBRT National Training Centre, Sherriff’s Boathouse, Redgrave Pinsent Rowing Lake, Off Henley Road RG4 6LP.

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.