ASSISTANT STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH APPLICATION PACK C L O S I N G D AT E : M O N D AY 2 4 A U G U S T 2 0 2 6 AT 1 2 N O O N S A L A R Y: £ 1 4 . 4 9 - £ 1 6 . 3 6 P E R H O U R COMMENCING ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/2027
METHODIST COLLEGE INFORMATION Methodist College Belfast is one of Northern Ireland’s leading grammar schools, providing life changing opportunities for everyone. I am delighted that you are interested in joining the staff team here at Methodist College. As a member of staff, you will discover a celebrated tapestry of diversity, opportunity and excellence that makes Methody truly unique. Methody provides life changing opportunities for everyone and we would love you to experience that for yourself as a member of staff. Staff at Methody are committed to making a difference to pupils, colleagues and the College community but soon discover that Methody also enriches their lives through their unparalleled staff experience. If you are an enthusiastic, committed, and progressive person ready to bring your unique gifts and talents to the College, we would love you to be part of our exceptional team. This is a place where lifelong friendships begin, where bright futures are built, where leaders are made and where life changing experiences take place.
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JOB DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBLE TO: HEAD OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WITH DIRECTION AND GUIDANCE FROM HEAD OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING • Devise, alongside the Head of S&C, training plans according to sound scientific principles and long-term athletic development. • Supervise training sessions, assist in evaluating athletes, and maintain athlete records. • Meet regularly with the Head of S&C to discuss what aspects of athletic development are needed. • Work alongside medical staff and physiotherapists to assist with return to play protocols. • Help to maintain and run the strength and conditioning facility, including the quality and condition of equipment.
• Assist with and deliver pitch/field-based athlete development programmes, including speed, agility, conditioning, and rehabilitation. • Assist in the delivery of nutritional education. • Monitor attendance of pupils to strength and conditioning classes. • The role may require work outside normal working hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. • Working schedules may also change at short notice due to the dynamic nature of the environment.
RUGBY ONLY DUTIES • Partake in game day warm ups with allocated teams
HOURS • Approx. Annual Paid Hours: 1,070 (including paid holiday) • Work schedules throughout the year will vary in line with school term dates, holiday periods, and the demands of the school environment.
RIGHT TO WORK All applicants should ensure that they are free to remain in and take up employment in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates will be required to provide supporting documentation. Details of acceptable documentation are available at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/ right-to-workchecklist
PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 1. Working towards UKSCA accreditation or an equivalent recognised strength and conditioning qualification pathway. 2. Experience working with groups in a coaching, athletic development, strength and conditioning, or sport setting. 3. First Aid qualification, or willingness to work towards one. 4. Available to work early mornings, late afternoons, and weekend sessions as required. 5. Ability to support the delivery of a structured athletic development programme within a school environment. 6. Willingness to contribute positively to a high-performance school sport system. 7. Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. 8. Relevant degree in Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning, Physiotherapy, or a related discipline.
Appointment to this position is subject to the successful candidate undertaking a criminal records check through Access NI and to this check being clear of any offences which might affect appointment to this post. The College’s decision on what is acceptable arising from this check is final. The cost of this check is £32.00 and the successful candidate will be required to pay the school for this service. Shortlisting will be carried out against the published essential and desirable criteria. All candidates must meet the essential criteria to be shortlisted. Where a high number of candidates meet all essential criteria, the selection panel may apply the desirable criteria, or enhanced levels of the essential and/or desirable criteria, to differentiate between candidates. This will be done fairly, consistently and in line with our recruitment and equality policies.
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