Strength and Conditioning Trainer (1 Post)

The National Sports Academy is looking for an experienced and passionate Strength and Conditioning Trainer to join our growing performance team. The role is central to our athlete development pathway, ensuring that all athletes are physically prepared to meet the demands of elite competition. The Strength and Conditioning Trainer will work closely with coaches, sports scientists, medical staff, and the Head Technical to create an environment that promotes physical excellence, injury prevention, and long-term athletic development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related discipline;
• Professional certification is an added advantage;
• Minimum 2 years of experience in strength and conditioning, preferably with high-performance athletes;
• Strong understanding of periodisation, testing protocols, biomechanics, and recovery techniques;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate strength and conditioning programs tailored to individual and team needs;
• Conduct physical assessments including strength, power, speed, agility, and endurance testing;
• Implement injury prevention strategies and monitor training loads to reduce risk of overtraining;
• Collaborate with coaching staff to ensure physical training aligns with technical and tactical demands;
• Track athlete performance and provide regular reports to the Head Technical and coaching teams;
• Support athlete education on topics such as recovery, nutrition, sleep, and overall wellness.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in a university, academy, or national team environment;
• Familiarity with strength and conditioning software and technology (e.g., GPS, force plates, athlete monitoring systems);
• A passion for athlete development and commitment to continuous learning.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.

TO APPLY
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to [email protected] consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees.

Applications should clearly indicate the “Post” which is being applied for in the subject line and addressed to:
The Assistant Registrar-Human Resources
Bindura University of Science Education
P Bag 1020
Bindura 

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 7 July 2025.