Strength & Conditioning Coach

  Start Date:

• September 2026

About the Role:

The Sports and Conditioning Coach will deliver specialist strength and conditioning programmes that enhance athletic performance, support injury prevention and develop students’ confidence in physical training across a range of sports.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering strength and conditioning coaching to students across the school.
• Supporting the delivery of core Physical Education lessons.
• Developing and delivering tailored programmes for students within the Talented Athlete Programme.
• Supervising strength and conditioning sessions and the school gym, including some morning and evening sessions.
• Assisting with gym inductions to ensure pupils use equipment safely and effectively.
• Coaching at least one school sports team each term.
• Supporting sporting events, open events and outreach activities with partner schools.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to promote student development and sporting excellence.
• Undertaking other reasonable duties as directed by the Director of Sport.

About the Sports Coaching Team

The Sports Coaching Department at Bloxham School is committed to developing students’ physical fitness, sporting ability and overall wellbeing through exceptional coaching and an inclusive approach to participation.

Working across a wide range of sports, the department provides expert coaching, competitive opportunities and personalised support that encourage students to achieve their personal best while developing resilience, leadership, teamwork and sportsmanship. Whether students are participating for enjoyment or pursuing elite performance pathways, they are supported to fulfil their potential within a vibrant and ambitious sporting environment

About You

We are looking for an energetic, inspiring and student-focused coach who is passionate about athletic development and enjoys working with young people across a broad range of sporting abilities.

Essential:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent).
• Degree in Sports Science or a related discipline specialising in Strength and Conditioning.
• UKSCA accreditation or working towards accreditation.
• Experience of working with young people aged 11–18.
• Coaching or playing experience in one or more of the school’s major sports, including Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Cricket, Athletics or Tennis.
• Ability to support athletes across all levels of performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a wider coaching team.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a recognised athlete development or performance pathway.
• Experience of monitoring, analysing and communicating performance data.

You will also be enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to continuous professional development, with a genuine desire to inspire young people through sport and contribute positively to the wider life of Bloxham School.

  Why Join Bloxham School?

• Join a passionate and ambitious Sports Coaching Department.
• Play a key role in developing students’ sporting performance and wellbeing.
• Work within a successful independent boarding school renowned for its sporting opportunities.
• Benefit from excellent professional development and training opportunities.
• Become part of a welcoming and supportive school community with a strong commitment to co-curricular excellence.

Please use the link below to view a full description and person specification for this role.

Benefits:

• For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet .here

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this position.
• To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School teaching staff application form using the link below. Application forms must be completed in full. Completed application forms should be sent as an email attachment to: recruitment@bloxhamschool.com. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to fill-out this form. A free download is available fromhttps://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/
• Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, early application is strongly advised.
• For further information about the school please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.
• Application deadline – 9am, 17 July 2026

  Safeguarding:

 The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.