BACKGROUND

Rangers Football Club, formed in 1872, is one of the world’s longest established and most successful clubs, having won 55 League titles, 34 Scottish Cups, 28 League Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972.

Few clubs can match Rangers for history, heritage, and tradition, and it resides in the top 10 strongest football brands according to the YouGov UK Brand Index.

Playing at the iconic 51,700 seat Ibrox Stadium and benefitting from a world-class 37-acre training facility, the club has been a leading light in Scottish, British and European football for decades.

The club benefits from a famously loyal support and the high volume of season ticket uptake means the club features in the top 19 average attendances in Europe. It is estimated that Rangers has a global fanbase of 4m, half of which are based in the UK.

JOB TITLE: First Team Reconditioning Coach                   

REPORTING LINE: Head of Performance

DEPARTMENT: Performance

LOCATIONS: Rangers Training Centre, Auchenhowie Road     

CONTRACT: Permanent, Full Time 

THE ROLE

Working within the wider Performance & Medical department, the First Team Reconditioning Coach will be responsible for overseeing the mid-to-end stage conditioning and transition of injured players back into full training. This role will require a close working relationship with all staff across the performance and medical department, working closely with rehabilitation physiotherapists, and the head of performance to effectively manage the return and reintegration of 1st team players into full training.

In addition to their reconditioning responsibilities, the successful applicant will be expected to hold further responsibilities in line with the requirements of the Performance department. This includes assisting with on-pitch delivery of warmups and the delivery of the strength & conditioning programme, and matchday warmups as requested.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reconditioning Leadership

Lead the reconditioning phase of the return-to-play process in collaboration with rehabilitation physiotherapists and the Head of Performance.

Manage both gym-based and pitch-based rehabilitation to ensure a seamless transition back to full training and match play.

Oversee the transitional phase of players re-integrating into training, managing individualised programmes and monitoring physical load in partnership with the Head of Performance.

Planning & Reporting

Provide daily and weekly updates on the status of reconditioning players, including anticipated return-to-train dates.

Plan and manage weekly and monthly reconditioning schedules, ensuring consistent updates are communicated across the performance and medical departments.

Strength & Conditioning Support

Support the design and delivery of the first-team strength and conditioning programme under the direction of the 1st Team Strength & Conditioning Coach.

Contribute to on-pitch warm-ups and physical conditioning sessions alongside the Head of Performance and Physical Performance Coach.

Player Monitoring & Assessment

Assist in the screening and monitoring of players on a daily and weekly basis, providing detailed reports and performance analysis where required.

Support the Strength & Conditioning Coach in physical profiling and performance testing, and share full analyses and action points with relevant staff.

Performance & Recovery Support

Assist in the development and implementation of recovery, regeneration, and nutrition strategies as needed.

Contribute to the effective management and upkeep of performance-related facilities and equipment.

Professional Development & Research

Maintain all required legal and professional qualifications.

Engage in ongoing personal CPD to meet the evolving demands of the role and industry standards.

Organise and participate in regular CPD activities within the performance department.

Lead and contribute to research projects aimed at publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, supporting the department's research and development objectives.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Attend daily performance and medical team meetings to align on strategies for player readiness and rehabilitation.

Foster strong, collaborative relationships with coaching staff, players, and wider club personnel to support effective interdisciplinary delivery.

Promote a high-performance culture through consistent standards and positive behaviours.

Confidentiality & Compliance

Adhere to a strict code of confidentiality concerning all club-related information.

Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the line manager or Head of Department within the scope of the role.

THE CANDIDATE

The candidate attributes include:

Job Knowledge:

• Experience delivering pitch and gym-based conditioning and rehabilitation sessions to elite

athletes.

• Excellent understanding of the physical and physiological demands of football.

• Excellent knowledge of athletic development and proven ability to implement this across the

training week.

• Experience analysing the demands of football utilising various technologies.

• Computer literate and able to produce insightful reports to various stakeholders that inform

decision making.

• Ability to identify strategic areas of focus, pertaining to Sport Science/ Strength and

Conditioning, for sports performance and translate into effective operational delivery in terms

of planning, programming and coaching.

Education and Qualifications:

• BSc in Sports Science or related field (essential).

• MSc in Sports Science/Strength & Conditioning/Rehabilitation (essential).

• Hold a recognised Strength & Conditioning certificate with evidence of continuing professional education and development in this discipline. UKSCA accreditation is desirable.

• UEFA B Licence (essential)

Personal Attributes:

• Positive thinking and enthusiastic.

• Self-motivated and results oriented.

• Very strong listening and communication skills.

• A team player, able to work within a busy multifunctional team.

• First class organisational skills and ability to plan effectively, both as an individual and within

the Performance and Preparation department.

• High emotional intelligence and ability to operate effectively in the zone of uncomfortable

debate.