Female Strength and Conditioning Coach – UAE National Cricket Team (Women’s Programme)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement evidence-based strength and conditioning programs tailored to the needs of elite female athletes and under-age category athletes (u16 & u19) boys and girls.
• Conduct fitness assessments, performance testing, and monitoring to guide training loads and progression.
• Deliver individualized rehabilitation and return-to-play conditioning in collaboration with physios and medical staff.
• Periodize training in accordance with the international competition calendar and tapering requirements.
• Integrate mobility, stability, recovery, and nutritional strategies within the overall plan.
• Educate athletes on training techniques, recovery protocols, and injury prevention best practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all athlete training data and progress reports.
• Travel with the team during camps, tournaments, and international tours as needed.
• Promote a high-performance culture and foster a safe, respectful environment for female athletes.
• Liaise with regional S&C and talent development coaches to ensure pathway alignment from youth to senior levels.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Performance, or related field or MSc in sports science, CSCS, UKSCA, ASCA Level 2, or equivalent.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience working with elite or national-level female athletes.

• Proven experience in injury prevention, functional training, and rehabilitative conditioning.

• Familiarity with menstrual cycle-based training and female physiology.

• Previous experience in Middle Eastern or multicultural environments preferred.

• CPR, AED, and First Aid certified.

Reporting To:

• Head Coach - UAE National Women’s Team

• Cricket Ops Manager - UAE National Women’s Team

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following to strengthconditioning@emiratescricket.com

• CV/Resume

• Cover Letter outlining relevant experience and motivation

• Two professional references

• Any relevant portfolios (if applicable)

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Full-time | Travel Required | Contract-Based

Application Deadline: 15/07/2025

Start Date: 01/09/2025