Athletic Development Lead

The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11 – 18 year olds, set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour.

The Royal Hospital School has been ranked as one of the ‘Top Independent Schools in East Anglia’ by The Sunday Times, is the only independent school in Suffolk to be included in the Tatler Schools Guide 2023 and received the highest grading possible in the most recent ISI inspection.

The Royal Hospital School is a modern, forward-thinking school anchored on 300 years of history and achievement.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy for a January 2025 start:

ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT LEAD

The Royal Hospital Sports Department is seeking to appoint a Full Time ‘Athletic Development Lead’ to join our team and deliver high-quality coaching to pupils. RHS believes that Strength and Conditioning is for everyone and the Athletic Development Lead will play a key role in the development of a programme that has this at its core. We are looking for a qualified Athletic Development Lead (UKSCA or CSCS accredited or working towards this qualification) who has a thorough understanding of training and youth physical development and who can work with coaches in a range of sports to ensure the best possible outcome for our pupils. Working alongside fellow fitness professionals, this role would include work in a variety of settings from gym to pitch/court locations.

Closing date for applications: 09:00 on Monday 2 December 2024

Interviews will be held on Monday 9 December 2024

Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies.

Please also send a covering letter to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org.

For further details of this position, please contact the HR Manager at recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or call 01473 326200.

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.