Summary
Mira Developments is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Coach to support a cricket team's physical preparation, performance, recovery, and injury prevention in Dubai. The role includes leading three evening sessions per week, assessing fitness, creating individualized training programmes, and monitoring fast bowlers' workloads with the Head Coach. Applicants should have team-sport experience and a relevant degree or recognised qualification; cricket experience is an advantage. A valid UAE residence visa and weekday evening availability are required, and a competitive salary package is stated without an amount.
The posting
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Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Employment Type: Part-Time
We are looking for a committed and knowledgeable Strength & Conditioning Coach to join our coaching staff and support the team's physical preparation, performance, recovery, and injury prevention.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead warm-ups, conditioning sessions, and injury-prevention programmes during three evening training sessions per week in Dubai.
- Conduct initial fitness assessments and regular performance testing throughout the season.
- Develop individualized gym and strength programmes tailored to players' needs and performance goals.
- Work closely with the Head Coach to monitor and manage fast bowlers' workloads.
- Support players in improving strength, speed, endurance, mobility, and overall physical performance.
- Recommend practical strategies to improve team fitness, recovery, and injury prevention.
- Track player progress and adjust training plans based on assessment results and performance demands.
- Contribute ideas and practical solutions to help establish the club's fitness and conditioning programme.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Strength & Conditioning Coach working with team-sport athletes.
- Experience working with cricket players is an advantage.
- A degree in Sports Science, Exercise Science, or a related discipline, and/or a recognised Strength & Conditioning qualification such as UKSCA, NSCA-CSCS, or an equivalent certification.
- Understanding of strength training, conditioning, performance testing, recovery, and injury-prevention principles.
- Ability to design individualized training programmes and adapt them to different athlete requirements.
- Knowledge of workload management, particularly for fast bowlers, is an advantage.
- A proactive, practical, and problem-solving approach, with the ability to contribute independent ideas.
- Strong commitment to player development, team performance, and consistent training.
- Must hold a valid UAE residence visa.
- Must be available for three evening training sessions per week in Dubai.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Senior-level role with significant responsibility
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Note: Please apply only if you meet the UAE residence visa and weekday evening availability requirements.