Leeds Rhinos First Team Strength And Conditioning Coach

Overview

Organisation: Leeds C F And A Co Ltd. Location: Bartercard Training Ground, Clarence Fields, Bridge Road, Kirkstall, LS5 3BW. Contract: Fixed Term (Full time). Closing date: 24 July 2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Men’s Rugby League high performance team. This position will lead in the late-stage return-to-play area of our physical development program and contribute to the development and delivery of our physical preparation program to maximise player availability, development, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivery of specific strength, power, and re-conditioning training for injured players and those returning to play in the first team squad.
• Collaborate with medical and coaching staff to plan and deliver criteria-based return-to-training programmes and schedules for injured players.
• Develop and implement strength and power programs for first-team players in coordination with the Head of S&C.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of speed and conditioning training and programming.
• Aid in the physical testing and profiling of the first-team playing group, translating findings into targeted interventions.
• Lead in the delivery of on-field physical preparation and warm-up drills for first-team training sessions.
• Lead occasional reserves team training sessions, including gym-based and field-based delivery.
• Attend training sessions and matches as required in various locations, with occasional junior training and matches.
• Attend match days and training of players as required throughout the contracted period.
• Maintain good working relationships with key personnel, colleagues, players and external organisations to support and promote the Rhinos brand.
• Undertake other duties reasonably required by Leeds Rhinos RLFC.

Required qualifications, skills & experience

• Minimum of a BSc or equivalent in Sport Science and/or Strength and Conditioning.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in elite professional rugby, leading and delivering pitch and gym-based sessions (candidates without may still be considered based on experience).
• Knowledge of the physical, psychological, technical, and tactical demands of rugby league.
• Knowledge of Super League and the format of professional rugby league.
• Demonstrated technical ability in a gym-based environment to a high applied professional standard.
• Experience handling and interpreting sport science data, specifically GPS data and equipment.
• Established coaching and programming of general and specific strength and power training, as well as rugby-specific conditioning.
• Strong communication, motivation, and listening skills.
• Ability to adapt to acute changes in environment and situation in the context of physical preparation.

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