Job profile

The opportunity

The opportunity exists for a suitably experienced candidate to contribute to support delivery and administration of strength and conditioning provision on the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will also support research activities and the supervision of student research project data collection as appropriate. Completion of administrative duties and contribution to the enterprise activities of the School will be required.

Qualified to undergraduate level you should have a proven understanding of strength and conditioning theory and practice and the ability to teach theoretical and practical techniques. You should have experience of a biomechanics laboratory environment and be able to operate suitable movement analysis equipment.

• You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience.
• Supervise laboratory work and processes undertaken by staff, students and researchers.
• Demonstrate practical techniques and processes and the operation of equipment in teaching rooms, specialist facilities to staff, students and researchers.
• Advise and support academic / research staff and students on the use and application of techniques, equipment and process associated with programmes of study and research and innovation activities.
• Support the delivery of practical and seminar sessions aligned to practical work and which have been planned by academic staff.
• Advise on the purchase of new equipment and required maintenance of existing equipment. Purchase replacement or new equipment and consumable items. Undertake budgetary control, in close liaison with discipline staff.

What we are looking for

• Degree in a relevant discipline including physiology / sport and exercise science / strength and conditioning / rehabilitation.
• UKSCA accreditation or international equivalent (e.g. from the National Strength and Conditioning Association or the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association)
• Experience and expertise with laboratory equipment including calibration procedures and minor maintenance.
• Experience of teaching and assessment
• Experience of appropriate computer hardware and software packages
• Experience of health and safety and producing associated documents
• Experience of strength and conditioning coaching.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.

 
Our technical team has a strong reputation for delivering a high quality and impactful service to enable an excellent experience for both students and staff. We believe our employees are our biggest asset and we see investing in talent as vital to sustainable growth and success. We are therefore committed to improving and developing our colleagues and offer a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.

In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
• Flexible and remote working opportunities.
• Excellent family friendly policies.
• Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
• Access to all library facilities.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Tom Mathews, Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning at tmathews@cardiffmet.ac.uk. 

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

Further information

Please visit our staff recruitment website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.