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Rehabilitation Strength and Conditioning Coach
Surrey County Cricket Club
Surrey County Cricket Club (Surrey CCC) is a first-class club in county cricket, one of eighteen in the domestic cricket structure of England and Wales.
Job Posted- 4 Nov 2026
Status- Part Time
Location- England
Closing date- 16 Nov 2026
The Rehabilitation Strength and Conditioning Coach will support the delivery of high-quality S&C rehabilitation services to SCCC Senior and Academy players, with a primary focus on the assessment, planning and delivery of evidence-based S&C programmes following injury or surgery in conjunction with the Senior and Academy Physiotherapists. The postholder will work closely with the wider Science & Medicine (S&M) team to optimise player recovery, minimise time-loss from injury and support safe, effective return to training and competition.
Working under the guidance of the Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach and alongside the wider S&M and coaching teams, the Rehabilitation Strength and Conditioning Coach will provide a player-centred approach to rehabilitation, integrating strength and conditioning, physical preparation and performance principles to maximise player availability and long-term athletic development. This role will support scheduled rehabilitation sessions, training, matchday requirements and wider S&M service delivery across the Senior and Academy programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach to help assist in the delivery of our strength and conditioning programme for our Senior team.
Work collaboratively with the Pathway Strength and Conditioning Coach to help assist in the delivery of our strength and conditioning programme for our pathway squads when required.
Work with the wider Science and Medicine team to design, develop and deliver a Strength & Conditioning programme that aligns both Senior and Pathway approaches, ensuring S&C assessments and objectives are met to return players to selection.
Work closely with the Senior and Academy Physiotherapists ensuring high-quality rehabilitation service is provided and aligned.
Support the physiotherapist responsible in their design and implementation of individualised rehabilitation programmes from the acute phase through to return-to-selection.
Collect, analyse, interpret and share workload data as appropriate with players and coaches.
Complete regular player profiling in line with ECB protocols to inform programme design and physical development and subsequently share with relevant parties.
Work collaboratively with ECB staff to co-manage international pathway players.
Work collaboratively with Strength & Conditioning staff to integrate rehabilitation with physical development and performance objectives.
Support safe return-to-train and return-to-play decision making in conjunction with the Science and Medicine team, coaching staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Monitor rehabilitation progression using objective outcome measures, performance metrics and clinical reasoning.
Contribute to maximising player availability through proactive rehabilitation planning and effective injury management.
Support injury prevention initiatives, movement screening and player profiling programmes.
Provide S&C cover for designated training sessions and fixtures if required.
Operate within established clinical governance, safeguarding and medical governance frameworks.
Contribute to departmental audits, service development initiatives and evidence-based practice.
Undertake continuing professional development and maintain current knowledge of rehabilitation, return-to-play and sports medicine best practice.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential:
Undergraduate Sports Science/S&C degree
UKSCA Accreditation (or equivalent, or able to gain accreditation in first 6 months of accepting role)
Appropriate professional indemnity insurance
Up to date first aid qualification
A minimum of two year’s experience working with athletes and in a performance environment
Current advanced trauma management and emergency care accreditation (or ability to complete this in the near future if successful)
Full Driving License is a mandatory requirement
Understanding of growth and maturation considerations in sport
High standards of personal and professional integrity
Strong communication and organisational skills
Desirable:
A postgraduate qualification in sports science or strength and conditioning
ISAK Level 1 Accreditation
Experience working within cricket and/or sporting environment
Experience working within Academy or talent pathway environments
Awareness of female athlete health considerationsPlease apply with a CV and cover letter outlining why you are suitable for this role and stating current salary. Closing date for applications is Monday 16th November. The first stage of interviews will take place week commencing Monday 16th November 2026. We want to make all opportunities at Surrey County Cricket Club accessible to anyone who wants to apply. If submitting a written application is not the best way to tell us about your skills and experience, please let us know and we will discuss it with you.