Term Time Strength & Conditioning Coach Organisation Imperial College London Salary 17.24 per hours Location South Kensington & Putney Contract type Fixed Term (Part time) Closing date 15 August 2025 Interview date 1 September 2025 Job Description Job Title: Strength & Conditioning CoachDivision: Property Division/COO team Department: Move ImperialGrade: £17.24 per/hour (£15.38 + Holiday pay) - Casual WorkerResponsible to: Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach/Performance Sport Manager Internal Contacts: Lead S&C Coach/Performance Sport Manager, Assistant S&C Coach, Rowing Programme Manager, Sports Development Manager, Sports Partnership Administrator, Ethos Centre Manager, Ethos Duty Managers, Students, Staff, Student UnionClosing Date: 15th August 2025Interview Date: Week beginning 1st September 2025Start Date: September 2025 Key ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking an experienced strength & conditioning coach to plan, deliver, and review athletic development programmes for individual athletes and performance teams. You will be responsible for creating structured S&C sessions, grounded in scientific principles, and tailored to the evolving needs of our sporting community.You will oversee the construction and delivery of sessions to High Performance Rowing, selected scholarship athletes, and other selected performance teams programs.You will collaborate with sport performance department to offer a holistic, athlete-centred service, designed to support dual-career student-athletes in achieving excellence in a very challenging academic and sporting environments.The role will involve up to 20 hours per week in Terms 1 & 2 of face-to-face delivery, and approximately 15 hours in Term 3 (subject to demand). Please be aware the candidate must be available for early morning sessions on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, with 7:00 am starts required (commencing start of October 2025). Evening hours will also be expected.PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION. A STRONG LEVEL OF PREVIOUS COACHING IS EXPECTED.Person SpecificationEssential Criteria:• BSc in Strength & Conditioning, Sports Science, or a related field.• Demonstrable experience in planning, delivering, and evaluating performance enhancement programmes for teams and individuals.• Previous experience in a higher education environment.• UKSCA accreditation (or ability to obtain within 6 months).• Sport coaching qualification (e.g., Level 2+).• Sound scientific understanding of athlete development and the needs of dual-career athletes.• Proficient in athlete needs analysis, physical profiling, and programme monitoring and adjustment.• Experience using performance assessment tools such as VALD ForceDecks and Output monitors.• Strong communication, time management, and organisational skills.• Holistic approach with the athlete placed at the centre of programming.• Strong IT skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, MS Teams, PowerPoint, Power BI).• Competent data management and utilisation to inform programming.Desirable Criteria:• MSc in strength and conditioning, sports science or other related subjects• Additional certifications (e.g., CSCS, NASM, EXOS).• Experience working across multiple sports in elite/high-performance settings.• Experience of working with and developing junior coaches/interns• First Aid qualification.• Experience in coaching within a rowing setup would be advantageous.Equal Opportunities• Understanding of Equal Opportunities within the context ofa student leisure environmentEssentialKnowledge/Skills/Ability• Good Communication Skills, both written and verbal• Good I.T. Capabilities, including knowledge of MicrosoftOffice package• Reliable and trustworthy with personal data, understandingof GDPR•Strong Time managementFor an informal discussion about the role please e-mail Hamzat Ahmedhamzat.ahmed@imperial.ac.uk To apply for the role please email a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for therole to Hamzat Ahmed hamzat.ahmed@imperial.ac.ukTo observe and comply with all College policies and regulations, including the key policies andprocedures on Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, Data Protection, Equal Opportunities,Financial Regulations, Health and Safety, Imperial Expectations (for new leaders, managersand supervisors), Information Technology, Private Engagements and Register of Interests, andSmoking.To undertake specific safety responsibilities relevant to individual roles, as set out on theCollege Website Health and Safety Structure and Responsibilities page(http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/safety/policies/organisationandarrangements).Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake otherduties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.Imperial College is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating discrimination. Allemployees are expected to adhere to the principles set out in its Equal Opportunities inEmployment Policy, Promoting Race Equality Policy and all other relevant guidance/practice How to apply To apply for the role please email a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Hamzat Ahmed hamzat.ahmed@imperial.ac.uk Share X LinkedIn Email