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NEWCASTLE FALCONS RUGBY
ACADEMY STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Salary - Commensurate depending on qualifications and experience.
As a progressive Premiership rugby club we are looking for an exceptional individual to take responsibility for the physical preparation and conditioning of our academy players aged from 13 through to the first team squad.
You must be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the needs and development of young high performance rugby players and have a successful track record in formulating and delivering individual and squad based strength and conditioning programmes for the relevant age groups.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to engage with and motivate players of all ages.
A degree in Sports Science or a related area specialising in the physical preparation of junior and professional athletes, plus a UK Strength and Conditioning accreditation ( or ability to achieve within 12 months), which should be combined with at least three years experience in the provision of strength and conditioning services to elite athletes and coaches. It would be desirable that the candidate has a rugby background, ideally with a rugby coaching qualification.
A C.V., covering letter and details of current remuneration should be sent to;
Richard Metcalf
Academy Manager
Newcastle Falcons
Kenton Bankfoot
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE13 8AF
richard.metcalf@newcastle-falcons.co.uk
Closing date for applications is on or before 19th May
Interviews will take place on Friday 30th June
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PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Salary £34,170 (negotiable) 37 hrs per week
Fixed term until 2011.
Thorncliffe School Sport Partnership seeks a suitably qualified and committed physical education / sports development specialist to continue the development of our very active and successful pathfinder partnership.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills, to manage people, projects and finances strategically and have a good understanding of implications of the PE & Sports Strategy for Young People.
This is a fixed-term contract until August 2011. If you are a teacher or sports development officer who feels you meet the above criteria we want to hear from you.
The partnership is committed to the care of vulnerable people and children and appointments will be subject to appropriate clearances.
For further details and an application pack, please contact Mrs Alalouf, Head’s PA: headspa@thorncliffe.cumbria.sch.uk or telephone 01229 894605
Email applications are welcomed.
Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd June 2008 (noon)
Interviews will be held on: w/c 9th June 2008