London Scottish is pleased to offer a part-time work-based placement within their Performance Department assisting with Strength & Conditioning for the 2024-25 season.
This placement is unpaid. The successful applicant will assist a multi-disciplinary team to provide the London Scottish Strength & Conditioning Programme to the professional playing squad whilst being submersed in a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
The club prides itself on the success of its intern programmes in recent years, with a number of placements taking up successful roles afterwards, such as S&C coaches at Italy U19 and Benetton Rugby, Nutritionist at Millfield School, S&C coach at Warrington Wolves Women, and 2 x further internships at Harlequins RFC (Analyst and S&C) alongside studies.
Furthermore, the successful candidate will have access to the following throughout their placement with London Scottish:
§ Ongoing mentoring and integration within the London Scottish setup
§ Networking opportunities throughout placement
§ Opportunities to assist the squad on away trips, including against Premiership sides
§ London Scottish kit provision
Essential Criteria:
§ Currently enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate study within a relevant subject area
§ Seeking placement as part of university endorsed placement scheme (sandwich year or equivalent)
§ Have experience providing strength & conditioning services to high-level athletes, preferably within team sports
§ Possess strong aspirations to pursue a career in strength & conditioning
§ Evidence of up-to-date knowledge of strength & conditioning theory and its practical application within team sport
§ Good organizational and communication skills
Desirable Criteria:
§ UKSCA Accreditation
§ Competent & confident in the use of Microsoft Excel and TeamBuildr
§ Qualified first aider
§ Experience with GPS devices
Application closing date: May 31st 2024
Expected interview date: Week commencing 3rd June 2024
Expected start date: 1st July 2024
Reports to: PERFORMANCE LEAD
Department: PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENT (S&C)
Locations:
GAMES: RICHMOND ATHLETIC GROUND, RICHMOND-UPON-THAMES, LONDON
MAIN TRAINING: KING’S HOUSE SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND, CHISWICK, LONDON
OCCASSIONAL TRAINING: ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY, TWICKENHAM, LONDON
Work Pattern: PART-TIME (Training x2 evenings p/week; Games x1 Saturday afternoon, and occasional Friday evening)
Salary: VOLUNTARY (must be part of university work-placement scheme)
To apply for this position, please send a CV and covering letter to ian.perkins@londonscottish.com – (subject; S&C Placement Application)
