WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who combines strong clinical knowledge with a positive, student-focused approach. The ideal candidate will have:

• A Degree in Strength and Conditioning
• Practical experience planning and delivering rugby-specific strength, power, speed, and conditioning programmes, including pre-season and in-season phases
• Understanding of rugby’s positional demands and Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles, especially within an educational setting
• CIMPSA certification and experience working in performance rugby environments alongside coaches and sport therapists.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, coaches and external stakeholders
• A flexible, adaptable, and professional approach to working within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team
• A full driving license and willingness to complete minibus training (if not already qualified)

ABOUT US – THE HENLEY COLLEGE

The Henley College is a leading sixth form college, serving young people and adult learners from across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. Located in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, we are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with around 250 dedicated staff, committed to achieving educational excellence. Our values - High Expectations, Enterprise, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, (HEART) - are central to everything we do.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Strength and Conditioning Coach to join our high-performance Rugby Programme at The Henley College.. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in in planning, delivering, and reviewing strength, power, speed, and conditioning training tailored to the specific needs of our student-athletes.
You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, providing pitch-side support during training and fixtures (including national travel), and contributing to the overall development and wellbeing of players in both the Girls’ and Boys’ Rugby programmes. as well as assisting with the wider operational and strategic development of our rugby programmes.
This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone eager to drive athletic development in an educational and competitive rugby environment, thrives in a team environment, and is committed to high performance in education and sport.

AS PART OF OUR TEAM IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL BENEFIT FROM:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 20 days per leave year (1st September to 31st August), plus 8 bank holidays and 4 closure days (pro rata)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Free onsite gym
• 40% discount at Henley Leisure Centre
• Free car parking and good public transport links
• On site cafes
• 5 mins walk from the beautiful market town of Henley-on-Thames, on the banks of the River Thames
• 24/7 support for your physical, mental and financial health through our EAP provider
• We actively support our staff with continuing professional development
  Location: Henley on Thames
  Salary: £23,654.00 pa
  Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours a week
  The Henley College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
  The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.