STRENGTH & CONDITIONING GRADUATE ASSISTANT Organisation Mill Hill School Salary £21500-26500 Location Mill Hill School, North London Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 13 April 2026 Interview date 20 April 2026 Job Description AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE ALL OUR PUPILS IN A LEADING STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAMME. BESIDES SUPPORTING THE SMOOTH RUNNING OF THE BOARDING AND CO-CURRICULAR ASPECTS OF THE SCHOOL, YOU WILL PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN ENHANCING THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION OF THE SPORTS PROGRAMME. THE POST-HOLDER WILL ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COACHING AND DEVELOPMENT OF RUGBY PLAYERS ACROSS THE PROGRAMME, SUPPORTING BOTH THE TECHNICAL AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE PATHWAYS.General Responsibilities & ExpectationsWe have designed the role to provide successful applicants with a comprehensive experience of independent school life. The position is likely to suit recent graduates interested in high-performance sport or pursuing a career in education, recognising that the role is fast-paced and demanding during school terms, but highly rewarding• The successful candidate will be closely supervised by a senior staff member within a formal framework of professional development, training, and feedback. For an exceptional candidate, there may, in due course, be opportunities to enter formal teacher training, supported by the School, if this aligns with the School’s staffing needs at the time• Support the aims and objectives of the Mill Hill Education Group (MHEG)• Comply with the Mill Hill School Foundation Health and Safety Policy• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual pupils, and any class or group of pupils you support. Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible, and maintain good order and discipline among pupils• Lead a tutor group or serve as a pupil pastoral mentor• Complete a 5-day NPLQ course• To be present at key events, including OpenMornings, sports tournaments, and Foundation DayBOARDING HOUSE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE MILL HILL SCHOOLS BOARDING COMMUNITY• Under the direction of the Housemaster/ mistress (HMM), it is the responsibility of the Graduate Assistant to undertake the following tasks:• One evening duty per week, one in four Friday evenings, and one in four weekends (Saturday and Sunday)• Graduate Assistants are expected to contribute to full boarding and house activities as required• Be familiar with and implement policies and procedures in accordance with the Boarding Staff Handbook, the Boarding Handbook, and all other relevant policies and protocols• Support the HMM in organising house social activities and boarding trips• Be present, visible, and available to support the boarding community and to be a friendly, recognised presence to its members• Undertake the boarding staff induction programme to prepare for this role• Provide cover as required in boarding, as directed by the Assistant Head (Boarding)CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONSStrength & Conditioning• To serve as a key member of our multidisciplinary Performance Team supporting our Sports Scholarship Programme• Enhance performance by developing, implementing, and evaluating strength and conditioning programmes based on sound scientific principles. This includes periodisation, peaking, tapering, injury prevention, rehabilitation, load management, and athlete screening/assessment• Foster a culture of health and wellbeing through our dual-stream approach: Fit for Life, Fit for Performance.• Develop a comprehensive database for strength and conditioning programming and testing.• Provide nutritional guidelines and advice to all students• Assist with delivering early morning, lunchtime, and after-school strength and conditioning sessions, ensuring the safety of all pupils during physical activitiesPerformance Team & Coaching Environment• Successful candidates will collaborate with our current Sports Performance Team, which includes a Sports Therapist, a UKSCA Qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach, a Performance Nutritionist, and a Sport Psychologist• The successful candidate will also have the unique opportunity to work with and support our impressive list of Heads of Sport in their efforts to develop a nationally recognised programme:• Director of Sport – Aaron Liffchak, Former Professional Saracens Rugby Player• Head of Athletic Development – Owen Nicholls, Former Head of S&C in Professional Rugby• Head of Cricket - Jamie Diamond, Level 3 ECB Coach, Gloucestershire CCC U18 Women’s Head Coach• Head of Eton Fives – U25 National Eton Fives Champion and experienced Eton Fives, Cricket, and Hockey Coach• Head of Football – Ieuan Lewis, UEFA A Licensed Coach, PGDip Elite Coach Development• Head of Hockey – Huw Stevens, England Hockey Level 2 Coach, Men’s Head Coach at Southgate HC• Head of Netball – Amelia Hall, London Mavericks Netball Super League Player• Head of Performance Rugby – Chris Bajak, Saracens Academy Coach & Partnership Coordinator• Head of Tennis – Kate Newell, LTA Level 2 Coach and Level 2 Padel Coach• MiC of Golf – Jim Bloxham, experienced Golf, Rugby, and Football Coach and PE Teacher• MiC of Rugby – Callum Heppner-Logan, Saracens Academy Coach and PE Teacher• Basketball Coach – Soheil Ordouei, Basketball England Level 2 Coach, Women’s GM at Barnet Bulldogs• Golf Coach - Craig Normansell, PGA Golf ProfessionalSPORT & ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME• Support the School’s weekend sports programme across all three terms• Fully support the school’s co curricular and activities programme as directed by Games and Activities staff• Play a key role in developing our 100+ Sports Scholars. The Performance Team guides their assigned scholars towards achieving their personal goals, as well as organising group workshops• Assist the Physical Education Department in teaching the curriculum and managing practical aspects of Physical Education, including lifeguarding duties• Lead sports teams, organise leadership activities, and run clubs and clinics throughout the academic year• For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to expand this role to include sports marketing:• Develop and implement an effective social media marketing plan to raise awareness of Mill Hill Sport• Increase audience engagement by strengthening our brand, profiling key sporting events, and promoting our sporting partnershipsDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Gain valuable experience through our Saracens Partnership, including direct exposure to rugby pathway S&C delivery alongside Saracens pathway strength and conditioning coaches• Participate in industry-recognised training and professional development opportunities• Engage in the internal CPD programme run by the Heads of Sports and Performance Team• Contribute to key school events, Open Days, and educational visits where requiredOTHER RESPONSIBILITIES• Carry out the duties and responsibilities outlined above, as well as any additional duties and responsibilities, if instructed by the Head of Mill Hill School or his representative, within the confines of the Mill Hill School Foundation• Maintain a flexible approach to working hoursBENEFITS OF THE ROLE• On-site accommodation and bills included for Residential positions• Three hot meals daily (two on Sundays)• Extensive training and opportunities for professional development, Including funded CPD such as UKSCA accreditation pathways and or other relevant qualifications• Chance to travel on a varied programme of educational visits, sports tours, and more• Membership of our excellent Staff Common Room, which organises several social events throughout the year• Opportunity to join The Mill Gym and Studio, including access to the sports hall, fitness suite, and swimming pool• Access to the School’s Medical Centre• Free staff sports kit for those leading sports teamsKEY INFORMATIONSALARYSalary likely to be in the region of £21,500 (Residential) & £26,500 (Non-Residential) from September to July, dependent on experience and relevant qualificationsHOURSFull Time Term Time OnlyCONTRACT TYPE1 Year Contract – 24 August 2026 – 1 July 2027REPORTING TOMr Aaron Liffchak – Director of SportOTHER USEFUL INFORMATION• On-site accommodation and bills included for Residential appointments• Three hot meals a day (two on Sundays)• Extensive training and professional development• Opportunity to travel within a diverse programme of educational visits, sports tours, etc.• Membership of our excellent Staff Common Room, which organises several social functions throughout the year• Opportunity to join The Mill Gym and Studio, offering access to our sports hall, fitness suite, and swimming pool• Access to the School’s Medical Centre• Free staff sports kit for those involved in leading sports teams How to apply https://ce0683li.webitrent.com/ce0683li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=4683462r8Z&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=6999835E8M Share X LinkedIn Email