CARDIFF BLUES - 2014/2015

Volunteer Strength and Conditioning Coach

Season 2019/2020

CARDIFFBLUES - 2015/2016

Opportunity

To contribute directly to the physical development of rugby players in line with the Cardiff Blues Strength and Conditioning department.

Experience

• Gain valuable practical and theoretical experience in a high performance sporting environment• The Volunteer Strength & Conditioning coach will contribute in the preparation and delivery of S&C programs to senior and

academy squads• Contribute to performance data collection, analysis, video and well being monitoring• Day to day operations include setting up training equipment, implementing supplement strategies, recovery methods and

environmental hygiene• A CPD program that has a proven track record in the enhancement of knowledge and practical experience • Opportunity for full/part time paid S&C roles – previous S&C volunteers have successfully attained positions in Colleges and

Welsh Premiership rugby

When & Where

• Current UK Driving License is required.• The role will be primarily based at the Cardiff Blues Training Centre, The Vale, Hensol • If successful the volunteer should be able to commit to varied hours Monday to Sunday depending on the program of each

working week• The volunteer will be expected to attend home match days offering an insight into high performance match preparation

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CPD

• Your CPD program will be run by the Cardiff Blues Strength and Conditioning Department.• Materials and resources for learning will be supplied through the S&C department, with a large emphasis on the application

of training• Preparation and guidance for UKSCA Assessment in May 2020.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm and passion for high performance sport• Achieved or working towards an undergraduate degree in an area related to sport & exercise science or strength &

conditioning• Interest in weightlifting and training methodology

Other

• Cardiff Blues Training Kit will be provided.• Food will be provided twice a day on player training days.• Two Season Tickets and Free Parking at Arms Park (City Centre)• Opportunity to travel to Away match day fixtures.

ContactApplications should be made in the form of a CV and covering letter and directed to daniel.akenhead@cardiffblues.com

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Past Cardiff Blues Volunteer and Sub Academy Pathway S&C Coaches

Jordan Sieniawski - Volunteer Strength and Conditioning Coach Cardiff Blues Season 2015-16 Current

Current - Coleg y Cymoedd Strength and Conditioning Coach – Full Time

Richard Walters - Volunteer Strength and Conditioning Coach Cardiff Blues Season 2015-16 Current

Current - Cardiff & Vale Strength and Conditioning Coach – Full Time

Will Cusack - Volunteer Strength and Conditioning Coach Cardiff Blues Season 2016-17

Current – Cardiff Blues Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach– Full Time

Cai Jenkins - Volunteer Strength and Conditioning Coach Cardiff Blues Season 2017/18

Current - Cardiff Blues Sub Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach – Full Time

Deadline for applications is Monday 25th March 2019