Wrexham AFC: Women's U19's Strength & Conditioning Intern

• Assist in the delivery of individual and group strength and conditioning sessions to all U19 players ensuring all key physiological areas are covered and developed.
• Assist Lead S&C Coach in working alongside the team manager to create and deliver training sessions to meet the demands of the game.
• Assist in the management of injuries and rehabilitation of players to enhance the return to play pathway following injury in collaboration with the Lead U19’s Physiotherapist.
• Assist the 1st Team and deliver U19’s varied on pitch sessions (warm-ups / CV conditioning / recovery) as required.
• Assist in physical performance screening / testing and monitoring of players during pre-season and in season.
• Providing reports and structured individual performance goals based upon individual needs alongside Lead S&C
• Assist in improving performance through developing, implementing and evaluating strength and conditioning programmes that reflect scientific principles (adaptation, periodisation, peaking, tapering and injury rehabilitation).
• Assist the Lead S&C in the recording data using excel and other formats players adherence to Strength and Conditioning programs.
• Work closely with the Lead S&C and Lead Physiotherapist to enhance and continue to develop injury prevention / performance / nutrition and recovery strategies.
• Assist in the collection of data where and when necessary (GPS / HR / RPE).
• Attend CPD and training sessions deemed appropriated by the Club.
  
  

• Working towards BSc (Hons)/MSc (Hons) Sports Science/Strength and Conditioning
• First Aid trained
• Experience working in a development or performance sport environment

• Gym instructor qualification
• Level 2 first responders for sport
• Experience working in women’s/girls sport
• Experience working in academy/youth football
  

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with players, MDT and coaches in a professional manner. 
• Ability to work in a high pressurised environment with a flexible approach to working hours and job role.
• Attention to detail, organisation and time management skills.
• Adaptability to changing environment at short notice. 
• Ability to set and maintain high personal and professional standards. 
• Evidence of being a strong team player.
• Competent use of IT programmes and online systems.
• Ability to display key data visually post sessions.

CLUB VALUES

Code of Conduct  

Wrexham Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club.  Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.  

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Wrexham Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & Civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.  

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and as we are under represented in these areas; we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.  

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Wrexham Football Club are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a potential candidate from working with the Club. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s) committed. As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicant’s suitability for positions of trust, the Club complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly.   Potential applicants need to check on the government website (https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give) whether cautions / convictions should be disclosed as part of their application.