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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><div id="jobDescriptionTitle"> <h2 tabindex="-1" id="jobDescriptionTitleHeading" class="css-wpzt8u e1tiznh50">Full job description</h2></div><div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-16y4thd eu4oa1w0"> <div> <div> <div> <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job details</b></h2> <div> <div> <p>Department</p> <p>Campus Life</p> </div> <div> <p>Responsible to</p> <p>Performance Sports Manager</p> </div> <div> <p>Location</p> <p>Kedleston Road, Derby Campus</p> </div> <div> <p>Salary</p> <p>0.8 FTE - £31,814 to £35,750 per annum, pro rata (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,113 per annum). 0.2 FTE - £37,999 - £45,163 per annum, pro rata</p> </div> <div> <p>Job grade</p> <p>ATOS 6</p> </div> <div> <p>Closing date</p> <p>Sunday 10 November 2024</p> </div> <div> <p>Contract type</p> <p>Permanent</p> </div> <div> <p>Post type</p> <p>Full-time</p> </div> <div> <p>Adaptive working type</p> <p>Onsite<br/> This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location.</p> </div> <div> <p>Reference</p> <p>0412-24</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> About the University </div> <div> <div> <p>We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.</p> <p>The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.</p> <p>We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.</p> <p>Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> About the College/Department </div> <div> <div> <p>We are Serious about Sport at Derby. We have recently refreshed our focus and ambitions for the future, aligned to the University’s Strategic Framework.</p> <p>Sport at Derby is delivered through a collaborative approach. Our student teams compete under the ‘Team Derby’ banner against other Universities in British Universities and Colleges Sport and other national competitions. The Sports Centre is managed by Everyone Active; The Union of Students manage the Student Clubs and the Sport and Exercise team manages the academic programmes. Our role, as the Sport & Activity Team, is to deliver the objectives of the Sport Framework, align, and engage all stakeholders to create a high-quality, student-focused sport and activity experience. A good communicator, who is innovative and has a passion for sport are key attributes to be successful in this role.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> About the role </div> <div> <div> <p>A new University Sport & Activity Framework has resulted in a commitment to winning National Championships. You will have responsibility for the management of the strength and conditioning service to the scholars and student-athletes who are part of the University’s Performance Programme <b>(0.8FTE)</b>. Additionally, you will contribute to teaching and research in the discipline area of Sport and Exercise Science for the School of Sport and Exercise Science <b>(0.2 FTE)</b>.</p> <p>This role highlights the University of Derby’s commitment to strategically embedding academic research into an applied S&C environment and will suit a practitioner wishing to develop academically or a current lecturer wishing to develop a culture of applied practice and student opportunities.</p> <p><b><i> The anticipated interview date will be 21st November 2024.</i></b></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> About You </div> <div> <div> <p>We are seeking an experienced Strength & Conditioning Coach and Lecturer with experience in the higher education sector. You will have a passion for coaching and creating an engaging learning environment for athletes, students, and interns. You will also have a proven track record of delivering integrated and interdisciplinary support services, focusing on performance sport and personal development.</p> <p>You will demonstrate a commitment to our values of being professional, passionate, progressive, and inclusive. You will bring significant experience in developing, delivering, and evaluating strength and conditioning programmes for athletes and teams, ensuring high performance and development.</p> <p>Additionally, the role requires knowledge of the higher education landscape and the ability to use various teaching methods to inspire and engage students. Experience in developing student practitioner knowledge and understanding within the strength and conditioning field is also essential.</p> <p>This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence both academic and athletic success.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> Principal accountabilities </div> <div> <div> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Strength and Conditioning Coach</b></h3> <div> <ul> <li>Manage the delivery and implementation of the strength and conditioning programme to Team Derby Performance Teams, Development Teams, and Sports Scholars. Including athlete screening, and individual and group coaching.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Coordinate agreements between Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) and the University, as the institution’s lead representative.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ensure the Strength and Conditioning delivery to individual athletes and TASS Potential schools is in line with the agreements.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Support the TALS (lifestyle services) to student-athletes (Team Derby & TASS) and report associated partners.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Build an effective network within TASS to promote the University’s reputation, explore new opportunities to advance the partnership with TASS, and attend conferences and meetings as required.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Work with Performance Sports Coaches and Performance Support Staff to ensure the physical progression of the Development Teams promotes a pathway to Performance Team levels.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Work collaboratively with the Sport and Exercise Science team to develop the current applied workforce strength and conditioning coaches to support delivery. Allowing University of Derby students the opportunity to gain practical experience which compliments their studies and enhances student employability.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Design and embed robust and detailed databases to track and monitor training, attendance, and testing statistics and communicate with the MDT regarding athlete progress and performance.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Coordinate the performance suite timetable in collaboration with key stakeholders to maximise the utilisation of the performance suite, adhering to all requirements and procedures aligned to the University Room Booking processes.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Comply with all policies and legislation in the performance of the duties of the post, including Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, and Financial Regulations. Practice within the rules of the professional code of conduct including ethical guidelines and regulations with regard to drugs and doping in sports.</li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Lecturer</b></h3> <div> <ul> <li>Effectively teach and facilitate learning on a range of subjects / modules within the subject area on undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and post-experience programmes.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ensure that module design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Participate effectively in the assessment process, including the setting, marking and moderation of student work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring it is in accordance with quality assurance procedures.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Participate in the continuing review and development of module/programme delivery, incorporating innovative study modes, learning environments and pedagogic practices to engage and stimulate students, deliver effective learning outcomes and develop the skills and attributes of the ‘Derby Graduate’.</li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Research / Scholarship</b></h3> <div> <ul> <li>Ensure that knowledge from research and scholarly activities informs and enhances learning and teaching, as well as extending it to appropriate external activities such as knowledge transfer activities.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Engage in individual research and collaborate both internally and externally on research projects that are consistent with the College, and contribute to influencing leading edge practice in the University and contribution to the REF.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Sustain and enhance the reputation of the University by publishing in appropriate quality journals and presenting at scholarly activities such as workshops, conferences and other similar events.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Contribute to writing bids for externally funded research projects.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> Person specification </div> <div> <div> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Essential Criteria</b></h3> <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h4> <ul> <li>Good Honours Degree in relevant subject discipline, equivalent qualification or equivalent professional experience</li> <li>Masters degree and/or postgraduate equivalent qualification or equivalent professional experience in the relevant subject area</li> <li>Fellowship of the Advanced HE (HEA) or willingness to work towards</li> <li>Experience in professional practice within performance sports and/or relevant industries, or research and/or innovation experience in relevant subject areas to Sport and Exercise Science, which could include PhD (or submitted and awaiting examination), or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe</li> <li>Subject specific qualifications / knowledge</li> </ul> <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Experience</b></h4> <h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Practitioner</b></h5> <ul> <li>Experience in developing, delivering, and evaluating strength and conditioning programmes for athletes and teams.</li> <li>Experience in monitoring and reporting to provide assurance and evidence of attendances and athlete progression and producing reports against success measures to evidence impact.</li> <li>Experience in building working relationships with key stakeholders. NGBs, TASS, sports clubs, coaches</li> <li>Experience or knowledge of higher education and ability to use a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students</li> <li>Experience of developing student practitioner knowledge and understanding within the field</li> </ul> <h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Research / Scholarship</b></h5> <ul> <li>Significant experience of own discipline to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field</li> <li>Experience of research / enterprise activity</li> </ul><br/> <p/> <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Skills, knowledge & abilities</b></h4> <p>Practitioner</p> <ul> <li>Detailed knowledge of Strength & Conditioning programs within the sporting environment.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills: leadership, teamwork, adaptability, understanding others & negotiation.</li> <li>Excellent self-management skills: actively reflect on learning, autonomy, self-awareness, action planning, time management & initiative.</li> </ul> <p>Learning/teaching</p> <ul> <li>An appropriate level of digital capability and aptitude with practical experience of applications which aid student learning</li> <li>Ability to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of groups</li> <li>Excellent written and oral communication skills including networking and relationship building skills, both across the University and externally</li> <li>Able to demonstrate both independent self-management and team working</li> <li>Able to work with competing priorities and to tight deadlines</li> <li>Demonstrates competences, core behaviours and supplementary behaviours that support and promote the University’s core values</li> <li>Demonstrates professionalism in learning / teaching and the values of the UK Professional Standards Framework for HE</li> <li>A sound understanding of the employability agenda and its relevance to learners and the curriculum</li> <li>Innovative and creative</li> <li>Committed to continual enhancement and a high-quality student experience</li> </ul> <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Business requirements</b></h4> <ul> <li>Able to take a flexible approach to work <ul> <li>A commitment to own professional development</li> <li>The role requires regular evening work during term time, and you will need to be adaptable and have a flexible approach to work with the availability to work weekends where necessary.</li> <li>Ability to travel to all delivery sites and venues as required</li> </ul></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> Benefits </div> <div> <div> <p>This role will receive the following benefits:</p> <p><b> Strength and Conditioning Coach (0.8 FTE)</b></p> <ul> <li>£31,814 to £35,750 per annum, pro rata (For exceptional performers there is scope for further progression up to £41,113 per annum)</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> </ul> <p><b>Lecturer (0.2 FTE)</b></p> <ul> <li>£37,999 to £45,163 per annum, pro rata</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)</li> <li>Teacher’s Pension Scheme</li> </ul> <p><b>Additional Benefits</b></p> <ul> <li>Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers</li> <li>Discounted onsite gym</li> <li>Discounted access to Devonshire Spa</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>A flexible working environment</li> <li>A commitment to personal and professional development</li> </ul> <p>Find out more about rewards and benefitsFind out more about rewards and benefits</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> Key contact </div> <div> <div> <p>For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Jordan Butler, Performance Sports Manager via j.butler at derby. dot ac dot uk</p> <p>For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment at derby. dot ac dot uk.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <p>Don’t miss your chance – join the team and make a difference today!</p> </div></div></div></body></html>
