Athletic Performance Coach

Organisation: University of Bath
Salary: £30,805 rising to £37,174 pro rata
Location: Bath
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 31 July 2025
Job Description: We are looking for a motivated and skilled coach to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality strength and conditioning services to student-athletes across a range of sports.

You’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive team at Team Bath, contributing to the development of student-athletes in a nationally recognised performance environment. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience in a high-performance setting and make a meaningful impact on athlete development.

About the role

You will lead the delivery of group-based strength and conditioning sessions, working primarily with university-level athletes. The role involves designing and implementing evidence-based training programmes that support athletic development, performance enhancement, and injury reduction.

You will work closely with the Lead Athletic Performance Coach and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic and aligned approach to athlete support.

Key Responsibilities:
* Apply research-led best practices in physical preparation, periodisation, and recovery.
* Contribute to athlete screening, monitoring, and load management.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to programme evaluation and reporting.
* Support CPD activities and contribute to cross-departmental education initiatives.
* Collaborate with internal and external partners to support athlete development pathways.

About you

We are seeking someone who:
* holds a degree in Strength & Conditioning or a related field,
* has experience delivering strength and conditioning services in a performance sport setting.
* understands the demands of university environments.
* is confident working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
* has excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
* is committed to ongoing professional development and service improvement.

Further information

This is a part-time role (0.5 fte) for a fixed-term period until June 2026 to cover parental leave, however, annual leave must align with university's semester breaks.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
How to apply: For an informal discussion about the role please contact George Studd at grs40@bath.ac.uk and apply online at https://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/CC12892