Strength and Conditioning Coach
Loughborough University
Job Type
Full-time, permanent
Location
Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK
Salary
£29,588 to £34,610 per year plus 7.5% flexibility allowance
Closing Date
15 November 2026
Classification
IQF Level 6
Job Summary
Lead strength and conditioning delivery for Loughborough University men’s hockey, women’s cricket and men’s cricket performance programmes. Plan and coach sport-specific physical preparation and adapt individual and team training around competitive demands. Collaborate with experienced S&C colleagues and relevant performance-support practitioners to monitor athlete development and coordinate physical preparation. Contribute to a high-performance university environment and the ongoing evaluation of programme delivery. Specific testing and rehabilitation duties should be confirmed against the full person specification.
IUSCA IQF Classification
Level 6: Leads S&C provision for the men’s hockey, women’s cricket and men’s cricket programmes within an established university performance-sport service. Role involves independent applied coaching and programme adaptation while benefiting from experienced practitioner support. No direct line-management or departmental strategic accountability is established. The accessible summary does not confirm a named professional certification requirement.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 6 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP)
Salary and Role Alignment
Amber. The advertised £29,588 to £34,610 salary appears somewhat modest relative to Level 6 independent responsibility across three university performance programmes. Under the IUSCA IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology, this results in an Amber rating. The additional 7.5% flexibility allowance and university benefits improve the overall package.
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.