Fitness/Strength and Conditioning Coach
Fitness/ Strength and Conditioning Coach
Permanent, Term-time plus 7 days
Closing date: Monday 1 June 2026 at 12 noon
Haileybury is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Fitness / Strength and Conditioning Coach to support the physical development of pupils aged 11–18 across all levels of sporting participation – from beginners to national-level athletes.
Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious sports programme within a leading independent school environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing athletic performance, supporting injury prevention, and promoting lifelong health and wellbeing among pupils. Working closely with the Head of Athletic Development and Director of Sport, the postholder will deliver high-quality Strength and Conditioning provision across the school’s excellent facilities, including the fitness suite, physiotherapy suite, and Athletic Development Centre.
The role will involve delivering a wide range of sessions throughout the school week, including performance training for sports, athletic development and movement training, injury rehabilitation support, and general fitness and wellbeing sessions. In addition to supporting competitive athletes, the successful candidate will help pupils develop healthy fitness habits, manage stress effectively, and improve overall wellbeing and academic performance through individual and small-group conditioning programmes.
The role is term-time based and will involve approximately 40+ hours per week, together with seven additional days during school holidays. Working hours will be agreed in consultation with the Director of Sport and will include early mornings, evenings, and some weekend commitments.
Please see the candidate brief for further information.
About Haileybury
Haileybury is a leading co-educational independent school educating over 900 boarding and day pupils aged 11–18. Established in 1862, the School is situated on a glorious, historic 500-acre campus in Hertfordshire, just 20 miles north of London and 35 miles south of Cambridge. Demand for places is strong and pupil numbers have risen significantly in recent years.
Today, Haileybury enjoys an outstanding national and international reputation for academic excellence and all-round education. The ISI Inspection of October 2025 described the School as progressive and ambitious, providing pupils with the very best opportunities for achievement and personal growth. Haileybury’s academic and co-curricular enrichment programmes were considered a ‘significant strength’.
A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the seniority and significance of this position will be offered to the successful candidate. Benefits offered include membership of the Operations staff pension scheme, lunch in the School’s magnificent Dining Hall, and use of the School’s facilities including fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis club, and our Health and Wellbeing Centre.
How to apply
To apply for the above position, please complete the application form in full, with reference to the candidate brief and return it to hr@haileybury.com by Monday 1 June 2026 at 12 noon.
Please be aware that we cannot consider an application unless the application form has been filled in completely, including details of your full employment history.
The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The School has a diverse pupil body and is committed to its strategy of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds to enrich our collective knowledge and experience. Appointments will be made on merit.
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Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.