Job Description

Grade UE05: 29,179 to 33,482 per annum + 15% premium band (4,376 to 5,022)

Corporate Services Group / University Sport & Exercise

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

Vacancies available: 2

Are you ready to make a significant impact in high-performance sport? The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Physical Preparation Coach to join our team.


We're looking for a proactive and knowledgeable individual with a strong background in physical preparation or strength and conditioning. You should bring a collaborative mindset and a passion for helping athletes achieve their best.

The Opportunity:

This is a unique opportunity to join the University of Edinburgh's dynamic physical preparation team, working closely with a world-class physiotherapy department and some of the UK's leading technical coaches within a high-performance university sport environment. You'll support elite student-athletes as they prepare for international competitions, World Championships, and major games, contributing to a progressive and forward-thinking performance culture. The role offers access to cutting-edge equipment and technology, including the full VALD performance suite, Output Sports, PlayerData GPS, and Lumin Sports software, providing the tools and environment to deliver high-quality physical preparation support.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Educated to Degree Level or equivalent, ideally in sports science or related area specialising in physical preparation of elite athletes. Experience in the provision of physical preparation support to international standard athletes. UKSCA: ASCC, NSCA: CSCS, ASCA: Lv2 or Equivalent (Or ability to attain within 12 months). Enthusiasm to develop and keep up to date with current research and training methods related to physical preparation.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.



Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

27

th

June 2025.

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Interviews will be held

week commencing the 7

th

July 2025.