SUNRISERS/LONDON SPIRIT WOMEN JOB VACANCY - STRENGTH & CONDITIONING LEAD

SUNRISERS & LONDON SPIRIT WOMEN JOB VACANCY - STRENGTH & CONDITIONING LEAD

Sunrisers and London Spirit Women have an exciting vacancy to fill and are appointing a Strength & Conditioning Lead. See below for job details and how to apply.

Job Title: Strength & Conditioning Lead– Sunrisers & London Spirit Women

Employer: Middlesex Cricket (to be seconded to London Spirit during The Hundred)

Reports to: Sunrisers Regional Director of Women’s Cricket

Location: London & East Region

Term: Fixed term to 31st January 2023

Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 (depending on experience)

Sunrisers & Middlesex Cricket are committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a process of vetting, including the disclosure of criminal records and the seeking of references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services.

Purpose of the Job:

• As the regional Women’s Elite Domestic structure evolves, both Sunrisers and London Spirit are committed to providing high performance environments for their athletes. As part of a developing Sports Science & Sports Medicine (SSSM) team the Strength & Conditioning Lead will play a key role in designing and delivering the programmes that support players performance on and off the pitch.
• As a member of staff, the role holder is expected to continually maintain professional standards, displaying integrity and humility alongside the desire to drive their own standards and those around them. Multi-disciplinary working is a necessity, always contributing to a high performing environment and culture.

Principle Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of all areas of physical preparation for Sunrisers Senior, Academy and Pathway programmes.
• Lead the programme design and delivery that supports the physical development and wellbeing of players within Sunrisers Senior, Academy and Pathway programmes.
• Design and implement education programmes that support athlete development across the regional pathway, including nutrition and performance lifestyle management
• Manage the collection, analysis and interpretation of monitoring and workload data, and share as appropriate with players and coaches.
• Complete regular player profiling in line with ECB protocols to inform programme design and subsequently share with relevant parties.
• Work collaboratively with the Lead Therapist to deliver injury prevention and rehabilitation programmes for Sunrisers Senior, Academy players.
• Work with coaches and support staff to deliver an interdisciplinary approach to performance development.
• Implement a Dual Player Management system for relevant externally contracted players, including ECB Centrally Contracted players within Sunrisers regional structure and players within other performance pathways and all franchise cricket
• Within the rules of professional confidentiality liaise with players, parents, coaches, delivery staff and RDoWC
• Undertake appropriate professional development to keep abreast of world’s best practice and current evidence-based research
• Manage the process pf player transfers into London Spirit Women ahead of The Hundred competition period, including clear documentation and communication trails with external practitioners
• Lead the strength and conditioning provision for London Spirit Women during the period of The Hundred competition, including the dual management of players employed by International Cricket Boards, centrally contracted by ECB or contracted to other regional hosts
• Manage the handover of London Spirit Women’s players to their relevant employers at the end of The Hundred competition period, including clear documentation and communication trails with external practitioners
• Undertake appropriate professional development to keep abreast of world’s best practice and current evidence-based research

The role does require extended hours and regular travel throughout the UK during the competitive season (April-September) which will include working on weekends and Bank holidays.

Note: The Job Description summarises the major role and responsibilities of the job. It is not intended to exclude the job holder being asked to undertake any other activities as required from time to time by the Regional Director of Women’s Cricket, nor future changes to the job holder’s responsibilities. The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time.

Job holders will be consulted over any proposed changes to this job description before implementation.

Qualifications and Key Competencies:

Essential

• Sports Science/S&C degree minimum 2:1
• UKSCA Accreditation
• Appropriate professional indemnity insurance
• Up to date first aid qualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate - A disclosure is an impartial and confidential document that details an individual’s criminal record and where appropriate gives details of those who are barred from working with children
• Experience working with female athletes (2 years minimum)
• Full Driving License

Desirable

• A postgraduate qualification in sports science or strength and conditioning
• ISAK Level 1 Accreditation
• Experience working in cricket

Personal Attributes, Aptitudes and Abilities

• Ability to motivate, support and influence individuals and organisations.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, both written and verbal.
• A positive attitude with initiative, focus and drive.
• Patience with an orderly approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work within a team and contribute to the overall success of the team.
• Interact effectively with all departments and personnel at Sunrisers & London Spirit.
• Passionate to be part of the development of women’s cricket

Working Relationships:

• Sunrisers Head Coach
• Sunrisers & London Spirit Lead Therapist
• Sunrisers Sports Therapist
• Sunrisers Pysch-Social Lead
• Sunrisers Sports Doctor
• Sunrisers Sports Doctor
• London Spirit Medical and Support Staff
• Middlesex Cricket Head of Medical Services
• Sunrisers Senior Regional Talent Manager
• Sunrisers Emerging Player Talent Manager
• ECB Sport Science & Medicine Staff
• External Medical Leads in Performance Pathways and Franchise cricket

To Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter stating your experience and suitability for the role to recruitment@middlesexccc.com

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 22^nd September 2021 at 5pm. Initial interviews will be conducted in w/c 27^th September 2021 with follow up interviews in w/c 4^th October 2021.

Please note that due to the volume of applications the Club receives, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications.

All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK, sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.

Sunrisers & Middlesex Cricket are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Sunrisers & Middlesex Cricket are committed to protecting and safeguarding the young people and children we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a process of vetting, including the disclosure of criminal records and the seeking of references. We ensure we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer work practice across our organisation and across all the services we provide.

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