Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach
Sale Sharks Rugby Club
Job Type
Full Time, On-site
Location
Carrington, Manchester, England, UK
Salary
Competitive, dependent on experience
Closing Date
25 September 2026
Classification
IQF Level 4
Job Summary
Support physical development across the Sale Sharks Academy, primarily supporting U16 players and leading U17 S&C provision. Responsibilities include age-appropriate programme delivery, testing and monitoring, rehabilitation support, school and ACE programme visits, match support and multidisciplinary collaboration.
IUSCA IQF Classification
This role aligns with IQF Level 4 because it delivers within an established Academy performance framework, primarily supporting the U16 programme and leading U17 S&C delivery while collaborating with the wider performance team. Responsibilities include programme delivery, testing and monitoring, rehabilitation support and long-term athletic development, but the advert does not indicate independent responsibility for the Academy-wide physical development system. A degree is not essential and professional S&C accreditation is desirable rather than mandatory.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 4 Certified Strength and Conditioning Practitioner
Salary and Role Alignment
Grey. Salary is not disclosed. The role is appropriately structured as a Level 4 academy practitioner position, with professional accreditation and postgraduate study desirable rather than essential. IUSCA recommended minimum salary: £30,000 per year.
IUSCA Alignment Statement
This role has been classified by IUSCA using publicly available information at the time of review and the published IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. The IQF classification, salary alignment assessment and associated IUSCA IQF certification represent IUSCA's assessment of the advertised role. They do not alter or replace the employer's stated qualification, certification or eligibility requirements and do not imply employer endorsement, approval of, or affiliation with IUSCA. Vacancy information may change, and applicants should review and verify the original employer advert before applying.