Strength & Conditioning Coaching Scholar

Strength & Conditioning Coaching Scholar

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE 

The University of Leeds strength and conditioning department is one of the leading providers of applied sport science within the HE sector. We are excited to offer the opportunity for a group of students to join the strength and conditioning team over the course of the 2024-25 academic year to support the delivery of strength and conditioning services to our high-performance programmes (including Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme, GB Start Rowing, Renaissance Arts, Leeds Triathlon Centre, and ECB Cricket Programme), BUCS performance teams (including Football, Hockey, Rugby, Rowing, Swimming, and Triathlon) and 30 scholarship athletes. 

This scholarship will be an opportunity for University of Leeds students to gain applied coaching experience in the field of strength and conditioning. As part of this programme S&C Coaching Scholars will receive the following support as part of the role; 

• Mentoring from the Leeds Sport Team
• Opportunity to gain certified qualifications relevant to the role 

All Coach Scholars will embark on a programme of learning through applied coaching experience, bi-weekly Community of Practice (CoP) sessions (practical and theoretical workshops covering topics relating to coaching performance athletes) and mentoring, which will develop their knowledge and applied skills. We are looking to recruit 10 S&C Coaching Scholars for the 24-25 academic year.   

FURTHER INFORMATION 

At the end of this programme, scholars will have gained valuable experience, skills, and knowledge which aims to prepare them for further study and employment in the field of applied sport science. Past S&C Coaching Scholars have used the skills and experiences learnt during the internship to gain full-time employment in competitive roles across a variety of different organisations and sectors. Some have also used their internship as a ‘springboard’ for further study at postgraduate level.  A full description of the role can be found here.

HOW TO APPLY 

Please note this role is only available for current or prospective Sport Science students at the University of Leeds. Applications will not be accepted from other faculties or institutions or from external applicants.  

If you wish to apply for this role please complete the application form below and ensure you make it as detailed as possible. 

 Please note that applications for the 2024-25 academic year are now  CLOSED.

If you would like to discuss the scholarship or have any questions, please contact Tim Jarrett (T.Jarrett@leeds.ac.uk) and Emily Dingley (E.dingley@leeds.ac.uk) via email.