Strength and Conditioning Internship Opportunity
Somerset County Cricket Club (SCCC) is one of the 18 major County Clubs which
make up the English Professional Cricket structure, representing the historic county of
Somerset. They have been one of the most consistently performing teams in World
Cricket since 2008.
Directly reporting to the Head of Strength and Conditioning, but also working closely
with the SCCC Lead Physiotherapist, The Somerset Cricket Board Head Coach and
the SCCC High Performance Director, the SCCC Strength and Conditioning Intern
will be assisting in the provision of support services to the ECB contracted SCCC
players, the professional contracted SCCC players, the Somerset Academy players
and selected Somerset County Cricket Board (SCB) Performance Players (EPP and
Age Groups).
Through the winter season this will be quite evenly split between the professional and
non professional staff, however the bias will shift through the season towards working
with the professional staff.
This will give significant coaching experience from both aspects of the career path of
a professional cricketer and will be invaluable when moving forward into
employment. Previous successful applicants have gone on to gain full time
employment at Middlesex County Cricket Club and Oakham School as Lead
practitioners.
Key responsibilities:
To assist in the delivery of Strength and Conditioning, as part of an interdisciplinary
support team.
To deliver Strength and Conditioning programmes to the EPP and Age Group squads.
To develop, implement and evaluate Strength and Conditioning programmes that
reflect scientific principles as they relate to adaptation, periodisation, peaking,
tapering and injury rehabilitation for professional Cricket in England.
Essential requirements
Graduate qualifications in Sports Science and/or Strength and Conditioning
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (including presentation skills)
Basic life support training within the past two years
Full Driving Licence
Computer literacy, including MS office, excel and performance analysis software
Current Professional indemnity insurance cover
Desirable requirements
A postgraduate qualification specialising in Strength & Conditioning and/or Sports
Physiology/Science.
Experience in the design, implementation and monitoring of Strength and
Conditioning programmes for elite cricketers.
Advanced emergency management and on field resuscitation qualifications.
UKSCA accreditation is also desired, although if this is not in place, a mentorship
program may be delivered by the Head of Strength and Conditioning to assist in
gaining accreditation. Any UKSCA related fees must be met by the intern. No
financial provision will be made by SCCC.
Salary
This is an unpaid position
A two month probation period will apply
Relevant Club kit will be provided and meals will be provided during the 2014 season
on match days.
If you are interested in the above position, require a more detailed job description, or
would like to apply, then please send your CV along with a covering letter outlining
your reasons for applying to:Darren Veness
Head of Strength and Conditioning
Somerset County Cricket Club
The County Ground
St James Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 1JT
Or email recruitment@somersetcountycc.co.uk
Please note, successful candidates will be notified of being short listed before
10/01/2014 with interviews scheduled to take place at the County Ground, Taunton
week commencing 13/01/2014.