Sports Therapist/Strength and Conditioning Coach
We are looking to appoint a Sports Therapist/Strength & Conditioning Coach to work 6 hours per fortnight.
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts is one of the UK’s leading vocational and academic schools, situated in glorious countryside just half an hour from London. Working with 360 boarding and day pupils, aged 7 to 19, you will join a dedicated and supportive staff team within a school that offers the advantage of small classes with talented and committed students and strong public examination results.
We offer a wide range of benefits including a pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free school lunches during term time, free onsite parking and enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
About the role
The successful candidate will provide a strength and conditioning service, rehabilitation of patients back to fitness, and where appropriate referrals onwards to relevant health care professionals. This role is required for one day (6 hours) every two weeks – the hours/days of work can be flexible.
The hours are from 9am to 6pm, term time only (approx 24 Saturdays over the year) and the rate of pay is £33.05 per hour.
Main Duties
- Conduct a fitness-level assessment on students involved in dance and advise on appropriate exercises.
- Use strapping, taping and massage techniques when necessary.
- Rehabilitate injuries by using manual therapy techniques, exercise and therapeutic modalities
- Work alone or with the dance faculty or the physiotherapy team to implement exercise, conditioning, core stability and injury prevention programmes, so that dancers reach and maintain peak performance
- Design and monitor rehab programmes appropriate to the injury.
- Provide and manage a timetable for pupils to sign up to.
- Keep excellent records and administration.
Person Specification
Essential
- Undergraduate or post graduate degree accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists (or equivalent)
- Sensitivity, especially when the injured patient’s skills and confidence are affected.
- The ability to recognise and manage risk.
- The ability to motivate and encourage others.
- Team work and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Clear commitment to implementing whole school/staff policies relating to the safeguarding of children.
Desirable
- Experience dealing with young elite athletes or dancers.
- Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Massage qualification.
- Experience of working in a school environment.
- Track record of successful rehabilitation case studies.
Apply
Step 1. Complete Application Form
Step 2. Apply via email
If you would like to apply for this role, please email us the Application Form along with a cover letter.
Tring Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration form relating to any criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity, with an environment where staff can thrive, regardless of their background. For information on how we will use your personal information during the recruitment process, please see the Staff Privacy Notice.