Graduate Strength and Conditioning Coach
University of Derby
Job Type
Part Time
Location
Derby, UK
Salary
£2400 contract value
Closing Date
28 June 2026
Classification
IQF Level 4
Job Summary
This part-time, self-employed graduate role supports the delivery of strength and conditioning provision within the University of Derby performance sport programme. The role includes S&C testing, evening training sessions, athlete workshops, monthly reporting, support for interns, attendance at MDT meetings, and contribution to the wider Team Derby performance environment. The role is designed for a developing practitioner who is working towards professional accreditation and operating with support from the Strength and Conditioning Lead.
IUSCA IQF Classification
This role appears to align most closely with IQF Level 4, as it involves delivery of strength and conditioning testing, training sessions, workshops, monitoring, reporting, and contribution to a university performance sport programme within a defined scope. The role involves some independent working, but it is positioned as a graduate development role working alongside the Strength and Conditioning Lead, rather than as a fully autonomous practitioner role with full responsibility for programme design, athlete outcomes, or service leadership.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 4 Certified Strength and Conditioning Practitioner
Salary and Role Alignment
Amber. The role scope itself appears broadly consistent with a Level 4 graduate development position, and the hourly rate may be reasonable for limited part-time delivery. However, the advert lists a postgraduate qualification in strength and conditioning or a related discipline as essential, which appears disproportionate for a Level 4 role. The post is also self-employed, limited to 5 paid hours per week, includes reporting, testing, workshops, MDT involvement, and support for interns, and expects voluntary attendance at in-house CPD workshops where possible. Overall, the qualification expectations and professional responsibilities appear to exceed the salary, hours, and developmental status of the role.
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.