Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach (Performance Rehabilitation)

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a unique opportunity to work in an environment where your ability to connect directly with athletes, and deliver based on pure S&C principles will be highly valued. An environment where you will work in an interdisciplinary manner on a daily basis, alongside biomechanists, physiotherapists, sports physicians, psychologists, physiologists, nutritionists, and medical administrators. An environment of high challenge, but high support, where you could be the latest in a long line of exceptional coaches who have grown within their roles at the Intensive Rehabilitation Unit (IRU), and have gone onto flourish in their careers.

Since 2022 Performance Rehabilitation have had the privilege of supporting the rehabilitation and return to performance of over 150 incredible athletes, alongside their respective sport performance support staff. 39 of these athletes have gone onto represent Team GB/Paralympics GB in Paris and Milano-Cortina, including 15 Olympic and Paralympic medallists.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach to optimally support athletes aiming to compete in LA 2028 and the French Alps 2030. The Performance Rehabilitation Team operates out of the IRU at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre. We are looking for a full time candidate based at Bisham Abbey, with the ability to travel within the UK on a sporadic basis.

A snapshot of the role

This role will support the Performance Rehabilitation Clinical and Human Performance Leads in the strategic development, delivery, and evaluation of world-leading diagnostics and rehabilitation services to optimise athlete reconditioning and preparation for performance following injury. It is expected that this role will work autonomously, leading areas of physical preparation and as such will be required to make and contribute to decisions in complex rehabilitations.

In addition to athlete facing delivery, managing sport stakeholder relationships will be crucial for this role, as it will lead and support initiatives and projects, and provide specialist advice and expertise not only within the Performance Rehabilitation Team, but also across the wider High-Performance System (HPS).

BACKGROUND

The Performance Rehabilitation Team at UKSI delivers performance rehabilitation services to athletes on the Olympic and Paralympic pathway.

Performance Rehabilitation considers both athlete health and human performance in equal measure, helping elite athletes recover from physical setbacks and achieve their goals. It combines multidisciplinary collaboration, advanced technologies, personalised care, and a holistic approach.

Mission

Our mission is to support optimal rehabilitation across the high-performance system. We want athletes to come back physically and psychologically stronger and we want to support the high-performance system to facilitate this.

Vision

Our vision is to be global leaders in performance rehabilitation. We collaborate across the high-performance system to ensure that British Olympic and Paralympic athletes receive the best possible care.

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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.

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Safer Recruitment

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment here at UKSI.  All applications for all roles within our organisation will be subject to safer recruitment principles.  Applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form, will have references checked and dependent upon role may be required to obtain Enhanced DBS vetting.

Application Method:

To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, candidates will be required to submit a CV and answer the application questions via the UKSI careers portal. The answers to the application questions should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills, experience and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.

Important:

Once you begin your application on the portal you will have the option to type your answers in a free text box, however if you would prefer, you may upload your answers with your CV. We ask that the answers to the questions are no more than 2 sides of A4. (please note that you can only upload 1 document to the portal so please ensure the questions appear either at the beginning or as a follow on from your CV)

Artificial Intelligence

We are aware of an increase in the use of Artificial intelligence for applications. At the UKSI we are keen to get to know you as a person and AI-generated content may lack the specificity required and/or fail to address key criteria. We consider that personalised responses are essential to convey your individual skills, knowledge and experience. Therefore, to maintain the integrity and fairness of our recruitment process, we discourage the use of AI-generated content which may diminish your chances of success in your application. Please note this does not apply to the use of adaptive technology used to support an applicant's individual needs.

Key Dates for Applicants

Closing Date:

 29th March 2026

Shortlisting Date:

We will aim to complete our shortlist by 2nd April 2026

Interview Date:

First Stage 8th April 2026 – Online

Second Stage if required 13th or 21st April 2026 – In person at Bisham Abbey

Additional information for applicants:

Please note that occasionally interview dates may be subject to change and may require additional stages. In these instances, we will do our upmost to ensure that candidates have sufficient notice and preparation time.

If you have any questions regarding the content of the Job Description that you would like to discuss further, please email your enquiry to Recruitment@uksportsinstitute.co.uk.