A number of new vacancies at London Scottish have opened up ahead of the 2015/16 season.
LONDON SCOTTISH PERFORMANCE
PRE-SEASON STRENGTH & CONDITIONING WORK EXPERIENCE
London Scottish is pleased to offer a 3-month voluntary work experience (June-September) scheme within their Performance Department assisting with the Strength & Conditioning staff during our 2015 pre-season training camp.
This role would suit a sixth form student or 1st year undergraduate with a strong desire to pursue a career in strength & conditioning in the future. The student will assist an experienced 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.
Benefits for the successful applicant will include
– Opportunity to strengthen CV / UCAS application
– Opportunity to gain experience in a fully professional rugby club and set yourself apart from your peers & competition
– Opportunity to learn if strength & conditioning / a career in elite sport is for you
– Ongoing S&C mentoring from the clubs senior Performance Department staff beyond your work experience period
– Networking opportunities
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE SEND A 1 PAGE CV AND BRIEF COVERING LETTER TO admin@londonscottish.com (subject; S&C WORK EXPERIENCE APPLICATION)
Application closing date: 8th May 2015
Expected informal meetings with selected applicants: 11th May 2015 – 15th May 2015
Expected start date: 1st June 2015
LONDON SCOTTISH PERFORMANCE
PRE-SEASON RUGBY COACHING WORK EXPERIENCE
London Scottish is pleased to offer a 3-month voluntary work experience (June-September) scheme within their Rugby Department assisting with Pete Richards and his coaching team during our 2015 pre-season training camp.
This role would suit a sixth form student, gap year student or 1st year undergraduate with a strong desire to pursue a career in rugby coaching in the future.
Benefits for the successful applicant will include;
– Opportunity to strengthen CV / UCAS application
– Opportunity to gain experience in a fully professional rugby club alongside ex-international players and coaches
– Opportunity to learn if a career in elite sport is for you
– Ongoing mentoring from the clubs rugby staff beyond your work experience period
– Networking opportunities
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE SEND A 1 PAGE CV AND BRIEF COVERING LETTER TO admin@londonscottish.com (subject; RUGBY WORK EXPERIENCE APPLICATION)
Application closing date: 8th May 2015
Expected informal meetings with selected applicants: 11th May 2015 – 15th May 2015
Expected start date: 1st June 2015
LONDON SCOTTISH PERFORMANCE
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PLACEMENT VACANCY 2015-16
London Scottish is pleased to offer x2 full-time / part-time work-based placements within their Performance Department assisting with the Strength & Conditioning staff for the full 2015-16 season. This placement is unpaid. The successful applicant will assist within an experienced 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.
Furthermore, the successful candidate will have access to the following throughout their placement with London Scottish;
– Ongoing S&C mentoring from the club’s senior Performance Department staff
– Internal & External CPD events, opportunities and courses
– In-depth, in-house and individualised MDT educational CPD programme
– Networking opportunities throughout the placement
– Opportunities to assist the squad on away trips, including overnight stays
– 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)
– Possess strong aspirations to pursue a career in strength & conditioning
– Evidence of up-to-date knowledge of strength and conditioning theory and its practical application within team sport
– Have experience providing strength & conditioning services to high-level athletes, preferably within team sports
Desirable Criteria
– NSCA Accreditation / NASM Certifications
– FMS Certifications
– Competent & confident in the use of Microsoft Excel
– Sports Massage Qualifications
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE SEND A 1 PAGE CV AND BRIEF COVERING LETTER TO admin@londonscottish.com (subject; S&C PLACEMENT APPLICATION)
SHOULD YOU WISH TO DISCUSS THIS ROLE BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE CONTACT tim.harper@londonscottish.com
Application closing date: 8th May 2015
Expected interview dates: 11th May 2015 – 15th May 2015
Expected start date: 1st June 2015
Reports to: HEAD OF PERFORMANCE / STRENGTH & CONDITIONING STAFF
Department: PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENT (S&C)
Location: THE ATHLETIC GROUND, RICHMOND-UPON-THAMES
Work Pattern: PART TIME (x3 mornings p/wk) / FULL TIME (x3 full days p/wk + match days)
Salary: VOLUNTARY (must be part of university work-placement scheme)
SPORTS THERAPY PLACEMENT VACANCY 2015-16
London Scottish is pleased to offer x3 full-time / part-time work-based placements within their Performance Department assisting with the sports therapy / medical staff for the 2015-16 season. This placement is unpaid. The successful applicant will assist within an experienced multi-disciplinary team to provide the professional playing squad with a Championship leading medical provision whilst being submersed in a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
Furthermore, the successful candidate will have access to the following throughout their placement with London Scottish;
– Ongoing mentoring from the club’s senior Performance Department staff
– Internal & External CPD events, opportunities and courses
– In-depth, in-house and individualised MDT educational CPD programme
– Networking opportunities throughout the placement
– Opportunities to assist the squad on away trips, including overnight stays
– London Scottish kit provision
Essential Criteria
– Up-to-date Emergency Aid / Basic Life Support training
– Appropriate Sports Massage / Soft Tissue qualification
– Strong aspirations to pursue a career in elite sport
Desirable Criteria
– Experience in sports injuries
– Currently participating in sport
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE SEND A 1 PAGE CV AND BRIEF COVERING LETTER TO admin@londonscottish.com (subject; SPORTS THERAPY PLACEMENT APPLICATION)
SHOULD YOU WISH TO DISCUSS THIS ROLE BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE CONTACT gruff.parsons@londonscottish.com
Application closing date: 8TH May 2015
Expected interview dates: 11th May 2015 – 15th May 2015
Expected start date: 1st June 2015
Reports to: HEAD OF MEDICAL SERVICES
Department: PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENT (MEDICAL)
Location: THE ATHLETIC GROUND, RICHMOND-UPON-THAMES
Work Pattern: PART TIME (x3 mornings p/wk) / FULL TIME (x3 full days p/wk + match days)
Salary: VOLUNTARY (must be part of university work-placement scheme or equivalent)
PLEASE NOTE: LONDON SCOTTISH DO NOT ACCEPT LinkedIn PROFILES AS APPLICATIONS
ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED
