The Role
Department and salary
Department - Sport System Institute Services
Salary - £25.00 p/h
Working Hours - To deliver up to 3-4 strength and conditioning sessions per week to Welsh NGB’s, which may include weekends.
Location - Sport Wales National Centre and other NGB locations
What you’ll need
As a Casual Strength & Conditioning Coach, you will play an important role in supporting the development of athletes across Wales. Working with identified athletes, coaches and National Governing Bodies (NGBs), you will design, deliver and evaluate science-informed strength and conditioning programmes that enhance performance, support long-term athletic development and reduce the risk of injury.
You'll work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure physical preparation is integrated with coaching and wider athlete support. Through your coaching expertise, you'll help athletes develop the physical qualities needed to perform at their best while contributing to a positive, athlete-centred performance environment.
Alongside direct athlete support, you'll maintain accurate records of your work, contribute to the continuous improvement of our services and ensure your practice aligns with the professional standards of the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and the strategic ambitions of Sport Wales.
How you’ll contribute
You'll use your strength and conditioning expertise to help developing athletes build the physical qualities needed to perform at their best while reducing the risk of injury. Working alongside coaches and multidisciplinary practitioners, you'll translate assessment data into practical, evidence-informed training programmes that support long-term athlete development.
You'll build strong relationships with athletes, coaches and National Governing Bodies, adapting your coaching to meet the needs of different sports, environments and stages of development. You'll contribute to the Welsh performance system by sharing knowledge, maintaining high professional standards and ensuring accurate records that support effective athlete care.
Who you’ll work with
You'll be part of the Sport Wales Institute's Athletic Development theme, working alongside experienced Strength & Conditioning coaches and a multidisciplinary team of sport science and sports medicine practitioners.
You will collaborate closely with coaches, athletes, parents, medical practitioners and National Governing Bodies to provide coordinated, high-quality support that meets the needs of developing athletes. You'll also have opportunities to engage with colleagues across Sport Wales and the wider Home Country Sports Institute (HCSI) network, sharing knowledge and contributing to the continual development of our services.
What happens next
You should read the full job description (attached below).
If you need any support to apply for this role, then please email:
[email protected]
Closing date: 11th September 2026, 12pm
Provisional interview date: 23rd September 2026
About Sport Wales
Sport Wales is the national organisation responsible for developing and promoting sport and physical activity in Wales. We are the main adviser on sporting matters to the Welsh Government and are responsible for distributing National Lottery funds. We aim to not only improve the level of sports participation at grassroots level but also provide our aspiring athletes with the support required to compete successfully on the world stage.
Our careers are funded by Welsh Government and the National Lottery. Find out more about Sport Wales’ relationship with the National Lottery.
More information about careers at Sport Wales can be found here.
Benefits
33 days Annual Leave
Pension Scheme
Cycle to
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Employee Assistance Programme
On-Site Gym
Learning and Development Opportunities
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