University of Leeds
Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Strength and Conditioning Coach
Strength and Conditioning Coach – University of Leeds
Interviews: Expected to be held on Tuesday 28th July 2026
This role is based on the University of Leeds campus, with scope for hybrid working. Flexible working arrangements are available for discussion.
About the Role
Do you have a passion for strength and conditioning and elite sport?
Are you inspiring, an excellent communicator, and do you thrive on building strong working relationships and networks?
At the University of Leeds, we create an environment where student athletes perform at their very best and develop as world-class sportspeople. Our new Gryphon Performance Hub is a reflection of our commitment to achieving this ambition.
As the Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Leeds, you will:
- Design, deliver, and develop a high-quality strength and conditioning (S&C) programme tailor-made for our performance sport athletes.
- Play a key role in minimising injuries while optimalising performance and long-term athletic development through evidence-based training.
- Collaborate with coaches, physiotherapists, academic staff, and external partners to shape the strategic direction of performance sport at the university.
Working hours: Full-time (35 hours per week). There will be some ad-hoc requirements to work during evenings and weekends.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, and refine S&C programmes designed for elite and high-performance athletes.
- Work as part of a team to ensure soft-tissue screening, injury prevention, and physical testing align with athletic needs.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current best practice, emerging trends, and research in strength and conditioning.
- Provide guidance and feedback to athletes, support staff, and external coaches.
- Contribute to staff training sessions and workshops focusing on performance and rehabilitation techniques.
- Monitor athlete load and provide concern assessment and reporting as needed.
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This is a substantive post in the university’s Sports Department.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- A degree (or equivalent) in a sport science, strength and conditioning, or similar field.
- Experience in designing, implementing, and reviewing S&C programmes in a high-performance or elite sporting environment.
- Ability to train effectively with athletes of various ages and abilities.
- Strong communication skills for engaging with athletes, academic staff, and external partners.
- Capacity to manage multiple priorities under time constraints.
- Knowledge of frontline injury prevention and physical testing standards.
Desirable Criteria
- Postgraduate qualification related to sport sciences or S&C.
- Experience in working with high-performance athletes, particularly those at the student level.
- A track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver performance sports support.
Purpose of Job
To ensure high-quality, evidence-based strength and conditioning support to athletes is delivered consistently throughout the university’s performance sport programme. This will enhance performance outcomes, reduce injury risk, and facilitate long-term athletic development for our student athletes.
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Additional Information
- Location: Based on campus with hybrid working possibilities.
- Visa sponsorship: This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Additional visa information can be found here.
- COVID vaccination: The university follows UK public health guidance and may require mandatory COVID vaccination for this role.
What We Offer in Return
✅ 42 days holiday per year – Including 26 days annual leave plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays (depending on custom closing days, including Christmas). ✅ Generous pension scheme and life assurance options. ✅ Discounted campus gym membership through The Edge – Façade featuring a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. ✅ Personal development access to courses from the Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. ✅ Additional benefits:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- On-site childcare
- Staff shopping discounts
- Travel schemes
For further details or to share any questions, please contact:
Sarah Todd Performance Sport Manager 📧 s.todd@leeds.ac.uk
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