QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:
MSc in sport science or similar
Demonstrable experience working within an interdisciplinary setting
Experience working within team/group settings
Experience working with athletes going through rehabilitation from injury
Experience working with general population
UKSCA accreditation or ability to obtain within 12 months
Desirable:
Experience in run technique coaching
Experience in jump and strength profiling
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

The UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic is a World Class International Sports Surgery and Sports Medicine Hospital offering a combination of cutting-edge diagnosis, surgery, rehabilitation and performance testing for all, from the recreational to international athletes as inpatient and outpatients. We are looking to recruit a Strength and Conditioning Coach to work in our Sports Medicine department.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sports Medicine services encompass Vicon 3-Dimensional Biomechanical testing, Isokinetic dynamometry, Vald Technology, Full physiological testing including Echocardiography, Exercise stress testing and VO2 max testing, ESWT and Platelet rich plasma preparation, and a full Strength and Conditioning training facility. Onsite Radiological imaging including three 3T MRI, 64 slice CT and full plain US and Radiological imaging.
The Sports Medicine Department rehabilitation services encompass Sports medicine consultants, physiotherapists, biomechanists, and Strength and Conditioning coaches to inpatients, outpatients, elite teams and international clients.
Our strength and conditioning coaches typically experience a relatively steep learning curve as regards testing and rehabilitation and so we are looking for an individual who is hungry to learn and upskill in a fast paced, driven and supportive environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary purpose of this role is to deliver the UPMC SSC’s Strength and conditioning services which will involve testing, providing feedback and rehab to a wide range of patients with a range of injuries. This would suit a strength and conditioning coach comfortable and interested in the developing their skill sets around biomechanics, performance testing and rehabilitation.

BROADER RESPONSIBILITIES

To deliver a high-quality service of Strength and Conditioning to patients referred by UPMC SSC.
To deliver Strength and Conditioning coaching to direct referrals for 1 on 1 training
To deliver the low back pain programme and other group training as required
To deliver physiological testing as required as part of fitness lab and run lab services
To ensure appropriate record keeping and electronic patient records and maintenance of good practice in data recording and evidence-based medicine.
To participate in developing on-going protocols and evidence-based management for all common presentations to ensure standardisation of service.
To attend and contribute to Strength and Conditioning and performance rehabilitation CPD sessions
To participate in the Sports Medicine Department in house education programme
To produce clinically relevant scientific poster presentations at local, national and International conferences where appropriate from the Performance Rehabilitation team.
To assist in any Sports Medicine Department research programmes as necessary
To attend sessions at the weekly Sports Medicine Department Clinical meeting
To provide appropriate cover for other Strength and Conditioning coaches as required
To carry out other duties as directed by the Head of S&C.
Reporting To:
Head of S&C
Qualifications & Experience: