Strength and Conditioning Graduate

Strength and Conditioning Graduate

Start your career in elite youth sport at The King's School, Canterbury as our new Strength & Conditioning Graduate. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience within a leading co‑educational boarding school renowned for sporting excellence and pupil development.

Working under the guidance of the Head of Performance and Director of Sport, you will support the delivery of a dynamic athletic development programme across a wide range of sports and age groups. The role includes assisting with strength and conditioning sessions, performance testing, athlete monitoring and the development of age‑appropriate training programmes focused on movement, speed, agility, strength and injury reduction.

You will also contribute to the school’s Games programme, support high‑performance athletes, and play an active role in the wider boarding and co‑curricular life of the school. This is a varied and rewarding position offering valuable mentoring, professional development and the opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners in a high‑performing environment.

Applicants should hold a degree in Sports Science, Strength & Conditioning or a related discipline, with a desire to work towards UKSCA accreditation. Residential accommodation may be available for the right candidate.

The post will close once an appointment has been made, early applications are advised.

The King’s School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Salary £20,018.25 per annum. Basis Full Time. Job reference VAC
00692. Date posted 26/05/2026.