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Strength & Conditioning CoachReporting to the Head of Physical Performance, the incumbent will facilitate the delivery of world-class strength and conditioning support as assigned to core sports. Embedded within the sport and working in close collaboration with multi-disciplinary staff, the individual will strategize, innovate, and implement methods to develop the physical capacities of athletes. Practical, open-minded, and forward-thinking, the individual will tailor and drive delivery aligned to the sport, in line with the key responsibilities outlined below.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and delivery of strength and conditioning (S&C) preparation plans for athletes, with a focus on achieving elite physical performance gains and enabling the realization of individual performance goals within their chosen sport.Collaborate with the physiotherapy department to establish and deliver return-to-play protocols for post-injury or post-surgery rehabilitation.Demonstrate strong practical application of core strength and conditioning concepts.Work effectively within an interdisciplinary team (e.g., coaches, physiotherapists, sports massage therapists, analysts) to design and deliver integrated performance strategies.Deliver services in alignment with IIS values.Collaborate with physiology staff to ensure well-aligned, physiologically directed programming interventions.Deliver S&C programmes to elite high-performance athletes in endurance, power-endurance, or cyclical sports (e.g., athletics, swimming, rowing).In collaboration with coaches, design and implement periodized training cycles within high-volume environments.Demonstrate competence in using athlete monitoring tools such as velocity-based training and force platforms.Manage high training loads and recovery cycles effectively.Demonstrate experience in return-to-training protocols, movement quality restoration, and load re-progression.Exhibit strong communication, organization, and session execution skills suitable for both individual and squad-based training environments.Minimum RequirementsUndergraduate degree in a related field, preferably with a specialization in the physical preparation of athletes.Industry-recognized certification (e.g., ASCA, NSCA-CSCS, UKSA-ASCC; above Level 2 where applicable).Demonstrable experience delivering programmes to elite athletes or high-performance groups.Experience in injury rehabilitation practices and return-to-play protocols.Practical experience using athlete monitoring systems.Practical experience using testing and monitoring modalities.