33 days annual leave
Pension Scheme
On-site gym

Casual Strength and Conditioning Coach Tutor

Salary £25 per hour
Location Cardiff
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Department and salary

Department – Sport Science 

Salary – £25ph 

Working Hours – to deliver up to 2x UKSCA L3 Trainer Diploma courses per year which includes 6 weekends of in-person delivery (min. 96 hours per year) plus flexible ability to conduct online 1-to-1 assessments with learners and perform admin tasks. 

How you'll contribute

Together with a team of assessor-teachers, you will deliver the UKSCA Level 3 S&C Trainer Diploma to sports coaches, PE teachers and other sport leaders in Wales. Your expert knowledge and practical experience in Strength and Conditioning (S&C) coaching will be essential as you teach and assess these entry-level qualifications. You will foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage actively and develop a comprehensive understanding of key S&C principles and practical skills. 

Your passion for teaching and your ability to communicate complex concepts clearly will be instrumental in inspiring and motivating students. Collaborating with your team, you will work to continuously improve the curriculum and assessment methods. 

Mentoring and coaching will be significant aspects of your role, providing personalized guidance and support to adult learners. You will help them develop their skills, build confidence, and achieve their professional goals.  

Who you’ll work with 

You will collaborate closely with a team of fellow assessor-teachers, all aligned towards delivering high-quality S&C education. This team-oriented environment will provide you with the support and resources needed to excel in your role. You will also contribute ideas to enhance the delivery of the course and assessments.  

You will work directly with sports coaches and PE teachers, guiding them through their educational journey and helping them develop their skills and knowledge. This includes a combination of teaching in-person workshops and conducting practical and theoretical assessments.  

What you'll need

To excel in this role, you will need: 

  • A strong background in Strength and Conditioning, with relevant qualifications and practical experience. 

  • Excellent teaching and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively. 

  • A passion for mentoring and coaching, with a commitment to supporting the professional development of students. 

  • The ability to work collaboratively within a team, contributing to curriculum development and program improvement. 

  • Flexibility and willingness to travel, and commit to delivering courses on weekends. 

  • A proactive approach to staying current with the latest developments in S&C and educational best practices. 

Your dedication to excellence in teaching and your commitment to student success will be key to your success in this role. 

What happens next

You should read the full job description (attached below)  

If you need any support to apply for this role, then please email Seb Moran (seb.moran@sport.wales)  

Closing date 31 July 2026, 9am

Provisional interview date 18 August 2026

 

*Please note that, as this is a casual role, the benefits listed below do not apply in full. Details of benefits applicable to this role can be discussed during the interview process.

Sport Wales is the national organisation responsible for developing and promoting sport and physical activity in Wales.  We are the main adviser on sporting matters to the Welsh Government and are responsible for distributing National Lottery funds. We aim to not only improve the level of sports participation at grassroots level but also provide our aspiring athletes with the support required to compete successfully on the world stage. 

Our careers are funded by Welsh Government and the National Lottery. Find out more about Sport Wales’ relationship with the National Lottery.

More information about careers at Sport Wales can be found here.

We have bold ambitions for sport in Wales and we know that our people will be key to achieving them. That’s why we provide a varied benefits package: 

  • We are big supporters of a work life balance and offer a range of flexible working approaches
  • 33 days annual leave Option to purchase 5 additional days per year
  • Flexible working opportunities, including flexi-time (where applicable)
  • Local Government or Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
  • Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
  • Use of on-site gym at the National Centre in Cardiff
  • Employee Assistance (Counselling) Programme
  • Civil Service Sports & Leisure Club Membership
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Free car park and bike shed

Sport Wales strongly advocates continuous learning and improvement. On your very first day of work, you will embark on a tailored induction programme and will be offered all the essential training to get you started.

Joining Sport Wales means joining a culture of learning and continuous professional development. Job specific training, lunchtime workshops, coaching and mentoring, improving Welsh language skills and long term study opportunities are all part of being on our team.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do at Sport Wales.  To enable Sport in Wales to thrive, it’s vital that our workforce is fully representative of the wider population. A key strategic priority is to further diversify our workforce.  Further information on this can be found in our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement here. 

Everyone at Sport Wales brings something different, and so will you. Our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent extends to actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups including ethnic minority, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

We adopt inclusive recruitment practices including blind shortlisting of candidates. We are a Disability Confident employer subscribing to the guaranteed interview scheme. We want to support you with adjustments through our process to make sure you can be at your best. These could include accessibility adaptions, an interview support person, assistive technology, extra time for written assessments or tasks. This is not an exhaustive list, we want you to be able to perform at your best so if you need any adjustments to be made please email the contact on the job advert who will be able to advise you.

We also recognise that the “confidence gap” may adversely impact the diversity of applicants we hear from. Research indicates that men often apply for jobs even where they only meet 60% of the listed criteria, whereas women tend only to apply when they fulfil all the specified criteria. Similar results have been found in studies relating to other marginalised groups. As such, if you believe you could be a good fit for one of our roles, even if you don’t necessarily meet every point of the job description, please don't hesitate – submit an application!

At Sport Wales, our behaviours are a critical part of the way we work - the way we deliver is as important as what we deliver. We have an agreed set of behaviours that we expect to see demonstrated by employees.

  • Learn Together - Constantly exploring, testing and reviewing.
  • Deliver Together - Sharing outcomes, nurturing open and honest relationships, providing robust feedback, constantly improving performance.
  • Celebrate Together - Recognising our shared successes through effective partners.
  • Acting with integrity - Understanding and respecting each other’s culture and values. Promoting equality and diversity.
  • Adding Value - Ensuring the optimum mix of support, challenge, investment, skills and expertise to achieve our shared outcomes.
  • Encouraging Innovation - Welcoming new ideas and approaches and supporting ambition and fresh thinking. Not being afraid to feel uncomfortable.

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You must not use AI tools to:

  • Exaggerate qualifications,
  • Misrepresent your experiences
  • Copy and paste generic responses without editing them.

At Sport Wales, we may use AI to generate ideas for Job Adverts, Job Descriptions, assessments, and interview questions, but we will never use AI tools to make selection or hiring decisions.

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