Strength & Conditioning Coach - Paralympic Performance Support Service (Named practitioner for GB Para Badminton)

Organisation: UK Sports Institute
Salary: £35,120.00 p.a pro-rata
Location: Sheffield
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 26 October 2026
Interview date: 2 November 2026
Job Description: The Opportunity

The UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Strength & Conditioning Coach to work as part of the Paralympic Specialist Service provision in Sheffield. This role will work as the named practitioner for Para Badminton and we are accepting application across 0.5 and 0.6 FTE.

A snapshot of the role

This role is part of the UKSI Paralympic Performance Support Service (PPSS). It offers an exciting opportunity to join a team of specialist multi-disciplinary practitioners working collaboratively to support Paralympic World Class Programmes (WCP). This role will work predominantly with the Para Badminton WCP as the Named Strength & Conditioning (S&C) Coach and will also provide S&C support to other Paralympic WCPs in the North region with occasional national support at UKSI sites, sport training camps/venues and athlete home based training centres as required to meet the service needs of the PPSS.

The successful candidate will lead physical preparation strategies, provide consistent and direct coaching support, and contribute to the athletes' holistic performance journey. This includes designing and implementing strength and conditioning programmes informed by scientific principles, including adaptation, periodisation, peaking, tapering, and rehabilitation. Working at the Sheffield Performance Centre, you will work in an integrated way with coaches and physiotherapists to support athlete readiness and availability alongside physical progress towards sport-specific performance goals.
We’re looking for someone who brings both expertise and empathy to the table. You’ll need to build strong, trusting relationships with athletes, adapt quickly to challenges, and work seamlessly with the wider team. Staying calm under pressure and taking a thoughtful, long-term approach to development are vital.

If you’re detail-driven, thrive on collaboration, and have a real passion for learning and pushing boundaries, this role is made for you.

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.

If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!

Application Method:

CV and online application form via the UKSI careers portal
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you will be required to upload a CV and complete an online application form via our website

Key Dates for Applicants

Closing Date: Monday 26th October 2026 at 17:00
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026
Interview Date: Monday 2nd November 2026

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 Stacey.Sweet@uksport.gov.uk
How to apply: For more information, including the full job description, please follow the link below to the vacancy on our website: https://uksportsinstitute.co.uk/opportunity/strength-conditioning-coach-paralympic-performance-support-service-named-practitioner-for-gb-para-badminton/

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Strength & Conditioning Coach - Paralympic Performance Support Service (Named practitioner for GB Para Badminton)