Derbyshire CCC: Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (Deadline – Jan 22)

Cricexec; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports club in the East Midlands is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Coach to drive a world-class S&C environment. This full-time role involves managing individualized S&C programs for athletes, providing nutritional guidance, and supporting the overall development of talent pathways. The ideal candidate should have a graduate qualification in sports science and experience in athletic development. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days paid holiday

Free on-site parking

2 free tickets to matches

Employee Assistance Programme

Nuffield Gym membership

Qualifications

• S&C UKSCA accreditation or ability to work towards it within 12 months.
• Experience of working with elite athletes.
• Valid sports first aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver S&C provision for DCCC Academy and EPP.
• Provide nutritional guidance to players.
• Support late-stage rehabilitation for players.

Skills

Graduate qualification in Sports Science

Experience in a sporting environment

Adept in Microsoft Excel

Education

Graduate qualification in Sports Science

Tools

Electronic medical databases

Performance software

Job description

Link to Apply: https://derbyshireccc.com/content/uploads/2026/01/Asst-SC-Coach-job-advert.pdf

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone with a graduate sports science qualification to join our Academy team on a full-time basis as the Strength and Conditioning Coach. The role is primarily to drive a world class strength and conditioning environment for the Academy and early engagement programme (EPP) under the supervision of the Lead S&C Coach and to provide high quality athletic development to the talent pathways.

Duties & Responsibilities

Winter:

• Manage and deliver the individualized S&C provision for the DCCC Academy and EPP.
• Manage and deliver the S&C provision for the DCCC Talent Pathway (U13-U18).
• Provide nutritional guidance and advice to all Derbyshire CCC professional and Academy players.
• Assist with physical profiling of Professional and Academy squads.
• Support the management and development of S&C placement students.
• Maintain effective relationships with schools, parents, and players through regular communication.
• Work closely with the Lead S&C Coach and Lead Physiotherapist, supporting related duties as required.
• Assist with Professional Staff duties when necessary.

Summer:

• Provide match-day support for all Derbyshire CCC 2nd XI fixtures alongside the Assistant Physiotherapist and 2nd XI Coach.
• Provide match-day support to Academy and EPP players where possible.
• Support and facilitate late-stage rehabilitation for Professional and Academy players in collaboration with club physiotherapists.
• Manage and continue to deliver the S&C provision for the DCCC Academy and EPP.
• Coordinate the S&C provision for the DCCC Talent Pathway (U13-U18).
• Continue to provide nutritional guidance and advice to all Derbyshire CCC players.
• Assist in the management and development of S&C placement students.
• Liaise closely with the Lead S&C Coach and Lead Physiotherapist and undertake related duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

• Graduate qualification in Sports Science.
• S&C UKSCA accreditation / or ability to work towards within 12 months.
• Experience within a sporting environment and in the support and preparation of developing senior and junior athletes.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary support team.
• Comprehensive CPD Portfolio with a professional sports medicine / S&C bias.
• Adept in the use of Microsoft Excel, electronic medical databases, and performance software.

Desirable

• A Post-graduate degree in sports science/S+C or related field.
• Experience working with elite athletes and a performance team environment.
• Experience working within cricket.
• A valid sports first aid certificate of basic life support and first aid qualification.
• ISAK Level 1.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary depending on experience
• 25 days paid holiday [October to March are core programme hours]
• Free on-site parking
• 2 free tickets to every Derbyshire County Cricket Club match
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Nuffield Gym membership

To apply please send your up-to-date CV with a detailed cover letter which must detail your suitability for the role to Viv Sheppard, HR and Wellbeing Manager at Derbyshire County Cricket Club via [e-mail]. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS accreditation. The role includes regular UK travel during and outside of the County season and may include an overseas touring commitment once a year.

The closing date is 22 January 2026 although applications will be reviewed as they arrive and may be closed early. Interviews will be held on Thursday 29 January 2026.

Derbyshire County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, many posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including ECB DBS clearance which is mandatory before taking up certain roles. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place promoting safeguarding and safer working practice across our services. Derbyshire County Cricket Club will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, disability, colour, ethnic and national origin, nationality, sexuality, marital status, religion and age. It is the intention of Derbyshire County Cricket Club that its workforce, at all levels, should reflect the composition of the City’s population. To achieve this Derbyshire County Cricket Club will take active and positive steps to eliminate discrimination, reduce the effects of past discrimination and to promote equality in employment.