BATH RUGBY ACADEMY STRENGTH & CONDITIONING INTERNSHIP

JOB TITLE: Bath Rugby Academy Strength & Conditioning Intern REPORTS TO: Academy Performance Manager JOB PURPOSE: To assist in the actualisation of the Bath Rugby Academy Physical Development Model to the Developing Players Program (DPP) and Elite Players Development Group (EPDG). Primarily delivering Performance Edge sessions as part of weekly rugby content and support during selected camp periods and at selected weekly strength and conditioning sessions and camps as organised by the Academy Performance Manager. COMMITMENT: July 2015 – April 2016. 2-3 90 min sessions per week (evenings) + 20-25 selected day camps. Willingness to travel (Chippenham, Taunton, Sherborne, Farleigh Hungerford near Bath) REMITTENCE: Selected travel expenses, training attire and comprehensive professional development package including 1st4Sport Level 1&2 Strength and Conditioning Qualification and/or specific mentoring.

CPD PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1. Bath Rugby Academy Athletic

Development Handbook Overview of program and resources

for internship JUNE

2. Bath Rugby Academy Athletic Talent ID Profiling

Learn how to implement the profiling Bath Rugby Academy use to identify and track players performance

JULY/AUGUST

3. Coaching Assessment 1 Coaching review

Self reflection and development areas ascertained

SEPTEMBER

4. Bath Rugby Work Experience Day & Athletic Development Philosophy Presentation

Attend training day at Farleigh House, Farleigh Hungerford

Facility tour and meet staff

Athletic Development Philosophy presentation and discussion

JANUARY

5. Coaching Assessment 2 Coaching reviews revisited

Self reflection and development reviewed

FEBRUARY

6. Bath Rugby Work Experience Day & Player Case Study Presentation

As Module 4 with Player case study presentation and discussion

MARCH

7. Invitation to selected Bath Academy CPD events

Selected CPD events with Bath Rugby staff e.g. meetings, forums, training sessions etc

TBC

APPLICANTS:

Driving Licence (or ability to get to Farleigh House, Farleigh Hungerford, Chippenham, Sherborne, Taunton).

Completing or recently completed Degree and/or Qualifications in Sports Science / Strength & Conditioning / Coaching / Physical Education / Personal Training.

Previous experience and confidence in teaching and correcting fundamental movement patterns and applying principles of training (desirable).

Confidence in ability to coordinate and manage large groups of people.

Personable, professional, innovative and proactive learners BATH RUGBY: The Bath Rugby Club is one of the most prestigious rugby clubs in Europe. The inspirationally unique facilities at Farleigh House together with an elite coaching staff and international level playing group makes for a development environment like no other in world rugby. The Academy program aims to be innovative and world leading and gives prospective applicants the opportunity to work with some of the country’s best young rugby talent. HOW TO APPLY:

Curriculum Vitae

In any format, using 1 side of A4, present a personal development plan for the year e.g. theoretical and practical topics and projects on, but not limited to programming, coaching, rehabilitation, monitoring/testing, recovery etc

Send Applications to: Dawn Mowat, HR Manager at dawn.mowat@bathrugby.com by Friday 15th May 2015