Closing date: 22nd May 2015

Warwickshire County Cricket Club is looking to appoint a Strength & Conditioning intern to join the established sport science support team at the Edgbaston Cricket stadium in Birmingham – home to Warwickshire County Cricket Club, the Birmingham Bears as well as Test and International cricket.

Ideally the candidate will have B.Sc. in Sports and Exercise Science (or ability to show working towards this), UKSCA accreditation and a strong background in cricket. You must enjoy working to high standards, have good communication skills plus the ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative.

To apply for this position please submit your full CV to Chris Armstrong, S & C Coach, Warwickshire County Cricket Club, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7QU or by e-mail to chrisarmstrong@edgbaston.com. Closing date for applications is Friday 22 May 2015

JOB TITLE: Strength & Conditioning Internship (Paid)

DEPARTMENT: Elite cricket

DATE APPLICABLE: 1 May 2015 – 30 September 2015 (6 week probationary period)
   
REMUNERATION: Competitive

           
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Acting under the direction of the Lead S & C coach and 1st XI Physiotherapist to assist in the delivery of Professional Squad fitness and conditioning and to oversee the Academy, EPP and DOE fitness and conditioning programmes.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Work directly with the Lead S & C coach, and where appropriate the 2nd XI coach, in the co-ordination of every professional player’s programme on a daily basis.
2.    Facilitate all professional/academy/EPP/DOE players’ individual strength & conditioning programmes
3.    Under the direction and guidance of the Lead S & C Coach and 1st XI Physiotherapist assist in the delivery of daily recovery and regeneration.
4.    Structure and facilitate all pre-match warm up preparations and post match recovery work, for all 2nd XI matches.
5.    Work alongside the Club Physiotherapist (and Specialists) with co-ordinated programmes of rehabilitation for injuries to professional/academy/EPP players.
6.    Work closely with the Assistant Coach (and 2nd XI Physiotherapist) to adapt the correct training methods and pre-match preparations for continuity throughout the playing staff.
7.    Work closely with the Academy Director during the term of the contract to ensure the appropriate physical programme is implemented for the Academy/EPP/DOE intake.
8.    In conjunction with the Youth Coaching staff, assist in the education of physical training methods with the Warwickshire Cricket Board and age group teams.
9.    Execute other duties at the discretion of the Lead S& C coach and 1st XI physiotherapist.
10.    Attend regular Cricket Management meetings.
11.    Attend regular Sports Science and Medicine department meetings.

Carry out other duties appropriate to the position of Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach as required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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• Excellent communication skills.
• A knowledge and understanding of the professional cricket game in Warwickshire through to National and International level.
• Strong man management skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good time management, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Personal qualities desirable – energy and enthusiasm, professional rapport with staff, flexibility/adaptability and diplomacy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc. Sport and Exercise Science
• UKSCA accreditation (or evidence UKSCA accreditation is ongoing)
• Level 1 ECB Coach (desirable)
• First Aid Certificate
• CRB Checked

DESIRABLE

• Cricketing Background
• MSc Degree
• Soft Tissue Therapy Qualifications

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Please email Chris Armstrong (chrisarmstrong@edgbaston.com) with a full CV and covering letter by 12pm Friday 22nd May.