Volunteer with MMU Sport: Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
What is the role?
Students will develop their knowledge in disciplines such as strength, speed, programming, coaching etc. through a variety of theory and practical based sessions alongside their coaching roles. Each student will be assigned to a team or group of athletes such as MMU Rugby Union, MMU Scholarship athletes, Manchester Thunder Netball, Manchester Giants Basketball etc.
What skills/experience does the student need?
We are looking for students who exhibit our core student workforce behaviours:
Adaptable, approachable, communicative, confident, creative, fun, inclusive, knowledgeable, patient, prepared and supportive.
In addition, the following skills and experience would be desirable:
• Foundation sport science knowledge / studying sports science related degree
• Appropriate coaching qualifications such as GB weightlifting or S&C level 2
• Ambition to pursue a career in Strength & Conditioning
• Coaching experience (can be within a sport or fitness related)
• Knowledge and experience of physical fitness testing
• Competent with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)
• Strong organisation and communication skills (especially dealing with groups)
• A passion for helping people and a willingness to learn & improve
What is the time commitment?
Successful applicants will be assigned to a team or group of athletes on a day/time that fits based on academic/work commitments etc. Delivery will be 2-5 hours each week, some opportunities have a greater time commitment than others.
NB: Please ignore the ticket options on the right of the page and apply by clicking the pink ‘apply by 01/04’ button on the upper right side of the page.
Associated Badges:
In A Nutshell...
- Gain experience...leading S&C support to athletes
- Develop knowledge...through applied lectures, practicals and discussions throughout the year
- Understand...what it takes to work towards a career in S&C
- Develop your career...with different opportunities, contacts, tasks e.g. interview prep etc.
- Research...collect data with our athletes that can be used towards a project or dissertation
- Earn up to 240 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.
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Schedule
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01/09/24 to 01/05/25 - Platt Lane Sports Complex
Weekly Coaching You will be assigned to a day/time/team in which you will be responsible for supporting their physical development.