We are hiring for a First Team Strength & Conditioning Coach
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York RLFC is seeking an experienced and ambitious First Team Strength and Conditioning Coach to join the York Knights Performance Department.
Working within an integrated high-performance environment, you will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of the club’s physical performance programme, contributing across gym-based and field-based physical preparation.
Working alongside the Head of Strength & Conditioning and wider Performance Department, you will independently programme, deliver and review designated areas of the programme while contributing to athletic development, player preparation, monitoring and return-to-play.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking to work within professional Rugby League, take ownership across key areas of physical preparation and contribute to the continued development of an ambitious physical performance programme.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
Deliver high-quality strength and conditioning support across first-team training and matchdays.
Independently programme, deliver and continually review designated areas of the club’s physical performance programme.
Lead high-quality physical preparation for individuals and groups across gym-based, field-based and off-feet environments.
Contribute to physical profiling, athletic testing, performance monitoring and informed multidisciplinary decision-making.
Work collaboratively with the Head of Strength & Conditioning, Medical Team and wider Performance Department to support player preparation, rehabilitation and return-to-play.
Contribute positively to the standards, culture and continued development of the York Knights physical performance programme.
For full details of the role, responsibilities, person specification, required qualifications, experience, salary and employee benefits, please read the full Job Pack.
Download the Job Pack here:
Start Date: 1st November 2026
How to apply
Applicants should submit:
Current CV
Covering Letter (maximum one side of A4)
Closing Date: Friday 28th August 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews on Monday 7th September or Wednesday 9th September 2026.
The selection process will include:
Case Study Presentation
Formal Interview
Applications should be sent to Joel Fulford (Head of Performance) at j.fulford@yorkrlfc.com
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