Ulster Rugby - Strength & Conditioning Internships Opportunities

Ulster Rugby is pleased to offer two one-year internships. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to observe and work along side strength and conditioning coaches with Ulster Rugby's professional and academy squads; thereby enabling them to develop the skills, knowledge and techniques required to work within the world of high performance sport.

Weekly hours may vary and will involve working outside normal office hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends and on public holidays.

Day to day tasks will include:
• Observing and supporting the Strength & Conditioning department in coaching and facilitation of the professional and academy sessions;
• Assisting in the day-to-day operations, including warm ups, set up of training and testing equipment, implementation of recovery, supplement and hydration strategies;
• Contributing to performance data collection and data management activities;
• Undertaking an agreed programme of mentoring and completing a comprehensive series of presentations, literature reviews and workshops;
• Participating in CPD activities.

The ideal candidate will:
• By July 2012, hold a Degree or Masters Degree in Sport Science or Strength & Conditioning, or a related field;
• Currently hold a relevant Strength and Conditioning certification;
• Currently have UKSCA accreditation or be working towards it;
• Have some experience in the provision of Strength & Conditioning services to teams or athletes;
• Be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of Strength & Conditioning techniques;
• Have an understanding of sports science, anatomy and physiology;
• Have an understanding of Olympic lifting techniques.

Additionally candidates must be able to prioritise tasks and manage their time effectively, have excellent problem solving and decision making skills and be IT literate.

If you are a team player, highly motivated, have a positive attitude to work coupled with a passion for high performance sport, and would like to work within Strength and Conditioning on a voluntary basis then please contact us as follows:

By Post:
The Monitoring Officer
Ulster Rugby
85 Ravenhill Park
Belfast
BT6 0DG

By E-Mail:
recruit@ulsterrugby.com

Please send a copy of your CV which should include a statement outlining your desire and motivation for pursuing a career as a Strength & Conditioning Coach.

Please also download a copy of the monitoring form, available from our website, www.ulsterrugby.com/jobs and complete and return this with your CV. Please note, CVs without the monitoring form will not be considered.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Midday on Friday 4th May 2012. It is anticipated that shortlisting and interviews will take place the following week. Ulster Rugby reserves the right to enhance the criteria to facilitate the shortlisting process.