Surrey County Cricket Club
Description
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The Rehabilitation Strength and Conditioning Coach will support the delivery of high-quality S&C rehabilitation services to SCCC Senior and Academy players, with a primary focus on the assessment, planning and delivery of evidence-based S&C programmes following injury or surgery in conjunction with the Senior and Academy Physiotherapists. The postholder will work closely with the wider Science & Medicine (S&M) team to optimise player recovery, minimise time-loss from injury and support safe, effective return to training and competition.
Working under the guidance of the Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach and alongside the wider S&M and coaching teams, the Rehabilitation Strength and Conditioning Coach will provide a player-centred approach to rehabilitation, integrating strength and conditioning, physical preparation and performance principles to maximise player availability and long-term athletic development. This role will support scheduled rehabilitation sessions, training, matchday requirements and wider S&M service delivery across the Senior and Academy programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach to help assist in the delivery of our strength and conditioning programme for our Senior team.
- Work collaboratively with the Pathway Strength and Conditioning Coach to help assist in the delivery of our strength and conditioning programme for our pathway squads when required.
- Work with the wider Science and Medicine team to design, develop and deliver a Strength & Conditioning programme that aligns both Senior and Pathway approaches, ensuring S&C assessments and objectives are met to return players to selection.
- Work closely with the Senior and Academy Physiotherapists ensuring high-quality rehabilitation service is provided and aligned.
- Support the physiotherapist responsible in their design and implementation of individualised rehabilitation programmes from the acute phase through to return-to-selection.
- Collect, analyse, interpret and share workload data as appropriate with players and coaches.
- Complete regular player profiling in line with ECB protocols to inform programme design and physical development and subsequently share with relevant parties.
- Work collaboratively with ECB staff to co-manage international pathway players.
- Work collaboratively with Strength & Conditioning staff to integrate rehabilitation with physical development and performance objectives.
- Support safe return-to-train and return-to-play decision making in conjunction with the Science and Medicine team, coaching staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Monitor rehabilitation progression using objective outcome measures, performance metrics and clinical reasoning.
- Contribute to maximising player availability through proactive rehabilitation planning and effective injury management.
- Support injury prevention initiatives, movement screening and player profiling programmes.
- Provide S&C cover for designated training sessions and fixtures if required.
- Operate within established clinical governance, safeguarding and medical governance frameworks.
- Contribute to departmental audits, service development initiatives and evidence-based practice.
- Undertake continuing professional development and maintain current knowledge of rehabilitation, return-to-play and sports medicine best practice.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential:
- Undergraduate Sports Science/S&C degree
- UKSCA Accreditation (or equivalent, or able to gain accreditation in first 6 months of accepting role)
- Appropriate professional indemnity insurance
- Up to date first aid qualification
- A minimum of two year’s experience working with athletes and in a performance environment
- Current advanced trauma management and emergency care accreditation (or ability to complete this in the near future if successful)
- Full Driving License is a mandatory requirement
- Understanding of growth and maturation considerations in sport
- High standards of personal and professional integrity
- Strong communication and organisational skills
Desirable:
- A postgraduate qualification in sports science or strength and conditioning
- ISAK Level 1 Accreditation
- Experience working within cricket and/or sporting environment
- Experience working within Academy or talent pathway environments
- Awareness of female athlete health considerations
Job Benefits
At Surrey County Cricket Club, we are proud of the Clubs values, offering a friendly working environment where we want everyone to feel like they belong. No matter which area of the business you join, you’ll find there are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop a rewarding career.
We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, a performance-based bonus, life assurance, a non-contributory pension scheme, an employee assistance programme, up to 28 days holidays each year (pro-rata), complimentary staff tickets and membership passes, a free staff restaurant and local discounts.
We are committed to building and nurturing a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that diverse teams lead to stronger ideas and better outcomes. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive Club that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We’re keen to hear from people from all walks of life and especially encourage applications from those in underrepresented groups, your unique perspective matters to us.
Surrey County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children, young people, and adults at risk that we work with. As such, roles in regulated activity are subject to safer recruitment process, including the process of vetting, including the disclosure of criminal records if required 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 Club.
About Surrey County Cricket Club
Surrey County Cricket Club is committed to making sure cricket is a game for everyone. We believe that cricket should be based on the concepts of fair play, teamwork, and meritocracy and we know that there is work to do to make cricket truly accessible. We are looking for people to join us on the journey of handing cricket over to future generations as the most inclusive and diverse sport in the world.