Level 2 ~ Mentoring Internships 2011/12
DNA Sports Performance aims to provide scientifically underpinned strength and conditioning services to elite and amateur athletes across the UK. We have a proven track record in helping maximise the genetic potential of athletes in various sports and are currently working with Olympic and professional athletes across a diverse range of sports.
Working alongside The University of Manchester SPORT Department, we are offering an excellent opportunity to support you on your pathway to becoming a high performance strength and conditioning coach.
This internship offers a unique opportunity for individuals who are currently coaching athletes and are working toward building up enough experience, accreditation and or performance results to apply for a full time position. The internship will provide the individual with the ability to apply for professional indemnity, have their interventions quality assured, have access to unique professional development opportunities and work with their own mentor on a one to one basis.
The internship has been developed in addition to our highly successful annual internship programme which has seen five interns in four years pass UKSCA assessment and move onto employment.
Successful applicants can expect the following from this internship:
Theoretical and Practical Experiences Covering:
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Advanced weight lifting techniques
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Advanced plyometrics techniques
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Advanced speed and agility techniques
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Advanced conditioning interventions
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Advanced planning and programming techniques
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Advanced injury prevention techniques
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Advanced recovery strategies
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Advanced mobility and flexibility techniques
Professional Development Package:
The internal professional development package will consist of a minimum of 25 hours of contact time focusing on the following areas:
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Advanced weight lifting techniques
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Advanced plyometrics techniques
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Advanced speed and agility techniques
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Advanced conditioning interventions
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Advanced planning and programming techniques
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Advanced injury prevention techniques
The external professional development package will consist of a minimum of 8 hours of contact time focusing on the following areas:
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Service provision to elite athletes in education
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Working within the TASS network of delivery support
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Working with a multi-disciplinary team
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Various opportunities to attend national governing body specific event
Application requirements:
- Have previously or currently be enrolled in a sports related qualification i.e. undergraduate or postgraduate degree
- Sound understanding of sports conditioning
- Sound understanding of resistance training methods
- Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Be committed, self motivated and reliable
- Aspire to have a career in strength and conditioning
- Be confident when speaking to groups, open minded and willing to learn
- Current first aid certificate
- Be willing to take out professional indemnity insurance from the following:
http://www.lfcgraybrook.co.uk/strength_conditioning.php
This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidates to:
- Enhance their practical delivery skills
- Learn to effectively communicate within a team of S&C coaches
- Learn to effectively communicate with sport specific coaches, physiotherapists and other members of a multi-disciplinary team
- Have access to excellent CPD opportunities
- Enhance their CV and improve their future employability
Contact Time:
The internship will be delivered in number of different ways:
- Email ~ Unlimited email communication during the year
- Phone ~ Unlimited communication during the year
- Skype ~ One hour programme review per month
- One to one sessions ~ Three six hour sessions per year
Internship Fees:
The fee of £750 is payable in one full payment at the start of the year. This covers the cost of all internal CPD events (travel not included) and uniform (trainers not included).
Main Benefits:
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Have all interventions quality assured
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Learn from the experiences of other strength and conditioning coaches
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Work with a mentor on a one to one basis
For an informal discussion contact Nicholas Jones on any of the mediums listed below or by phone on 07886483067
