Package Description
The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members.
Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged.
Our reward package includes:
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Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
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Access to onsite gym and strength & conditioning suite
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Employee Benefits Programme, including discounted access to health insurance, financial well-being products, cycle to work and electric car schemes as well as discounts to a number of major retailers
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Fee discount
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A three course lunch is provided during term time
Please note that this role does not offer visa sponsorship. The successful candidate must therefore be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.
As the position involves regulated work with children, the successful candidate will also be required to complete a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) application.
The Role
The Strength & Conditioning Coach will design, deliver, and develop a high-quality athletic development programme that supports student performance across all sports. The role will build upon the strong foundations established by the previous postholder, ensuring continuity while further enhancing the physical development, injury resilience, and performance potential of all athletes.
A key aspect of the role is to work closely with Directors of Sport to deliver tailored physical preparation specific to the needs of each programme, while also overseeing delivery across multiple facilities and staff.
During term-time you will work 20 hours per week:
Monday: 07.30 – 11.00
Tuesday: 07.15 – 11.00 & 15.00 – 16.30
Wednesday: 07.30 – 11.00
Thursday: 07.15 – 11.00 & 15.30 – 16.30
Friday: 07.00 – 10.00
Main Responsibilities
Programme Leadership & Development
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Lead and deliver a structured long-term athletic development programme across all age groups.
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Build upon the strong foundations established by the predecessor, ensuring continuity while enhancing provision through evidence-based practice.
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Align S&C strategy with the school’s wider sporting vision and performance goals.
Breadth of Sports Programmes
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Work closely with Directors of Sport to understand and meet the physical demands of each programme.
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Design and deliver sport-specific S&C provision to support emerging and performance teams.
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Contribute to a joined-up, high-performance sporting environment across the school.
Performance & Athlete Development
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Support performance teams and high-potential athletes through targeted S&C programming.
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Monitor and track athlete progression, providing individualised development plans.
Facility & Staff Management
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Plan, coordinate, and manage delivery across two S&C facilities.
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Lead and oversee other S&C staff and coaches delivering sessions.
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Ensure high-quality, consistent delivery across all sessions and maintain safe, well-organised training environments.
Programme Delivery & Operations
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Deliver group, squad, and individual sessions across the school.
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Manage scheduling, equipment, and programme logistics effectively.
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Maintain accurate records of athlete development and programme delivery.
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Promote athlete welfare, education, and long-term physical development.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience within an independent or high-performance school environment.
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Experience managing staff or multi-site provision.
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Knowledge of athlete monitoring and performance testing systems.
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Possess a strong understanding of long-term athletic development.
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Demonstrate the ability to identify and nurture emerging talent.
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Be an excellent communicator, capable of engaging players, parents, staff, and external stakeholders.
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Be highly organised.
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Be passionate about contributing to a broad, inclusive, and aspirational independent school sport programme.
Desired Qualifications/Experience
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Degree in Strength & Conditioning, Sports Science, or related field.
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Accredited S&C qualification. (e.g. UKSCA, NSCA, ASCA or equivalent).
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Experience within an independent or high-performance school environment.
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Experience managing staff or multi-site provision.
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Knowledge of athlete monitoring and performance testing systems.
About the school/organisation
The Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School, Junior School and a Nursery Department. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008. The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.
