Graduate Strength and Conditioning Coach/Sport Scientist

Full time and open ended, with a flexibility allowance of 7.5%

We have an exciting new opportunity at Loughborough Sport for a full time Graduate Strength and Conditioning Coach/Sport Scientist.

The position will be working with Loughborough Lightning Rugby who play in the PWR (Premiership Women's Rugby). This is the elite level, working in one of the fastest growing sports. The squad is littered with internationals from England, Scotland, Canada and USA, as well as providing a pathway for talented players of the future. The position involves delivering Sport Science provision to the squad in addition to supporting the Loughborough Lightning Rugby Lead Athletic Performance Coach with the physical preparation of pathway players.

Working alongside members of the medical and technical staff you will be driving the team forward, striving for sporting success and excellence in athletic development.

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

For informal enquiries please contact Adam Burton-Wain Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach (Loughborough Lightning Rugby Lead Athletic Performance Coach) on a.e.burton@lboro.ac.uk 

Closing date for receipt of applications: 5th October 2025 

Interview date: w/c 20th/27th October 2025

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