Associate Trainer (WBL) - Strength and Conditioning Lead - Women’s Rugby

Associate Trainer (WBL) – Strength and Conditioning Lead – Women’s Rugby Salary £25.12 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) Hours Variable Hours – anticipated around 6 hours per week Contract Type Permanent Location Central Exeter Closing Date 05/07/2026 Job Description and Person Specification Join a Centre of Excellence in Women’s Rugby Performance Are you passionate about developing elite‑level female rugby players? Do you have the expertise to deliver high‑quality strength and conditioning programmes within a professional academy environment? Exeter College is seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Trainer as a ‘Strength and Conditioning Lead’ to play a key role in enhancing player performance in our Women’s Rugby Academy, in partnership with Exeter Chiefs. What You’ll Be Doing Deliver elite‑level strength & conditioning sessions for individuals and groups, aligned with the Exeter Chiefs U23 and Women’s pathways Design smart, progressive programmes in collaboration with College and Chiefs coaching staff Lead on performance testing, tracking progress and ensuring safety across the board Work closely with DiSE learners, building trust and enhancing their performance and fitness Support injury rehab and tapering, alongside Sports Therapy specialists Advise on nutrition, recovery, rest and hydration, driving a holistic approach to player wellbeing Maintain a high‑performance environment with professionalism and purpose Engage in quality assurance to keep standards sharp and delivery on point Report regularly to the Sports Academy Area Manager, sharing insights and progress Collaborate with the Women’s Rugby Academy Lead, tracking how strength impacts performance What You’ll Bring Experience of Strength & Conditioning within Rugby and ideally Women’s sport. Recognised Strength & Conditioning qualifications The ability to motivate and inspire learners / players A flexible approach to working arrangements Applying for the role Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling, discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding. Interviews will be held in Exeter on Monday 13th July, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr