Strength and Conditioning Coach (with Yoga Qualification)

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. Everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. If you want to test your ideas with the world watching, measure your progress in milliseconds, and play your part in racing history, you belong here. High performance starts with you.

Purpose of the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable individual to join our team as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Yoga Instructor, to work with McLaren Racing employees. This role is part-time, around 25 hours per week, with the flexibility to cover other members of the team on leave.

Based at the McLaren Technology Centre, our brand-new onsite Health & Human Performance Centre aims to elevate health and wellbeing across the team - from elite athlete to casual gym user and those just starting out on their wellbeing journey. We are designing and launching a best-in-class facility, directly supporting our quest to become a world championship winning team.

Reporting directly into the Head of Physiotherapy and Human Performance, the S&C coach will have a passion for fitness and health with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide our employees towards achieving their fitness goals and improving their overall health. The successful candidate must have a Yoga instructor qualification and will be responsible for delivering custom-designed exercise classes safely and effectively. They must also have proven experience as an S&C coach as they will be expected to design and deliver coach-led strength and conditioning and fitness classes for McLaren employees. They will also be required to assist in the day-to-day running of the gym.

Role Dimensions:

• To deliver exceptional strength and conditioning support, Yoga, and group fitness classes to McLaren Racing employees.
• To assist in the delivery of the corporate wellbeing strategy providing health and nutrition advice to enhance employees' overall well-being.
• Contribute to the day-to-day administration and safe and effective running of the new McLaren gym.

Principal Accountabilities:

• To deliver Yoga and strength and conditioning classes to McLaren Racing Employees in the MPH.
• Instruct and guide members on the correct use of gym equipment to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Lead group fitness classes, including strength training, HIIT, circuit training, Yoga, and Spin.
• Provide ongoing motivation, support, and feedback to members to help them stay on track with their fitness goals.
• Demonstrate and promote safe exercise techniques to minimize the risk of injuries.
• Monitor and track members' progress, progress and regress exercises as needed, and celebrate milestones.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest fitness trends, research, and industry developments to continuously enhance knowledge and skills.
• Maintain a clean and organised gym environment, ensuring all equipment is in good working condition.
• Assist with gym promotions, events, and other duties as assigned by the management team.
• Support the implementation of strength and conditioning services, scientifically designed to maximise individual progress and aid in injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Sports and Exercise Science, Physical Education, or a related field (essential).
• MSc in Strength and Conditioning (desirable).
• Certified Yoga instructor (essential).
• Previous coaching experience as a gym instructor or strength and conditioning coach in a sports environment (essential).
• Strength & Conditioning Specialist (UKSCA or CSCS) or working towards (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of exercise physiology, anatomy, and exercise techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate and motivate individuals of all fitness levels and backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with colleagues and members.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to efficiently manage multiple responsibilities.
• CPR and First Aid certification (desirable).
• Passion for health, fitness, and helping others achieve their goals.
• Ability to motivate and inspire individuals towards achieving their health and fitness goals through excellent interpersonal skills and positive demeanour.

What McLaren can offer?

We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.

We encourage and support diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state-of-the-art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant, and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30-minute train ride.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance, and generous pension contributions.