LU: Head of Performance Support/Lead S&C Coach (NFL Academy)
We are recruiting a key role to support the performance partnership with the National Football League (NFL) and Loughborough College, forming the NFL’s only global Academy.
Salary Management and Specialist grade 7 from £46485 to £55295 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Hours: Full Time. Contract: Permanent. Organisation: Loughborough University. Placed On: Mon 16th December, 2024. Closes: 12:00am - Sun 12th January, 2025.
About the Role
The NFL Academy is a major international initiative driven by the NFL, which aims to use American football to create life-changing opportunities for young people. The NFL Academy offers student athletes aged 16-19 from around the world the opportunity to combine their education with a life skills programme and intensive training in the sport, under the guidance of full-time professional coaches and performance staff.
Based within Loughborough University's performance sport environment, you will be joining a team that has a proven track record of developing hundreds of elite-level athletes, including Olympic and Paralympic champions. You will be an integral part of the team that will support the development of the NFL Academy athletes and play a key role in the growth of American Football in the UK and around the world.
The successful candidate will lead and manage a talented Performance Support Team to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) stipulated by the NFL. To meet these KPIs, the candidate will need an in-depth knowledge of Strength and Conditioning and the coaching expertise to apply it effectively for a diverse group of athletes to maximize performance. Additionally, the candidate should be a critical thinker, passionate about solving complex problems, and have an overview of medical governance to work with the Performance Support Team to maximize game availability and return-to-play timelines.
The role will require flexible working patterns, including some evening/weekend work and attendance at fixtures.
For further details and information on how to apply, please click on the link below.
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