Physical Preparation Coach - EDP (GB and England Hockey)

The Opportunity…

The UK Sports Institute and GB & England Hockey have an exciting opportunity for a Physical Preparation Coach on a part time basis to wortk with their Pathways programme.

A snapshot of the role…

Are you passionate about developing world‑class athletes and shaping the future of elite sport? We’re looking for an exceptional Strength & Conditioning Coach to join our high‑performance team and play a key role in supporting World Class Programme and pathway athletes.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver high‑quality strength and conditioning services to elite and emerging athletes
• Work collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary team to create a world‑class training environment
• Contribute to the design, delivery, and ongoing development of performance programmes
• Support athletes in achieving their full potential through evidence‑based, innovative training methods

We’re seeking someone who brings expertise, energy, and a commitment to excellence — someone who thrives in a high‑performance culture and is excited to make a meaningful impact on athlete development.

If you feel you can bring the expertise we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective.  We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.

If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!

Safer Recruitment …

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment here at UKSI.  All applications for all roles within our organisation will be subject to safer recruitment principles.  Applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form, will have references checked and dependent upon role may be required to obtain Enhanced DBS vetting.

Application Method: To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, candidates will be required to submit a CV and answer the application questions via the UKSI careers portal. The answers to the application questions should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills, experience and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.

Important: Once you begin your application on the portal you will have the option to type your answers in a free text box, however if you would prefer, you may upload your answers with your CV. We ask that the answers to the questions are no more than 2 sides of A4. (please note that you can only upload 1 document to the portal so please ensure the questions appear either at the beginning or as a follow on from your CV)

Artificial Intelligence: We are aware of an increase in the use of Artificial intelligence for applications. At the UKSI we are keen to get to know you as a person and AI-generated content may lack the specificity required and/or fail to address key criteria. We consider that personalised responses are essential to convey your individual skills, knowledge and experience. Therefore, to maintain the integrity and fairness of our recruitment process, we discourage the use of AI-generated content which may diminish your chances of success in your application. Please note this does not apply to the use of adaptive technology used to support an applicant's individual needs.

Key Dates for Applicants

Closing Date: 22nd March 2026

Interview Date:  17th April 2026

Additional information for applicants:

Please note that occasionally interview dates may be subject to change and may require additional stages. In these instances, we will do our upmost to ensure that candidates have sufficient notice and  preparation time.

If you have any questions regarding the content of the Job Description that you would like to discuss further, please email your enquiry to Recruitment@uksportsinstitute.co.uk.