At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire student athletes in throws coaching and development.
- Company: Join Loughborough Sport, a hub for innovative athletic training.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, competitive pay, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Access to top-notch facilities and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on athletes' journeys in a dynamic sports environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in throws coaching and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Loughborough Sport is looking for an experienced Throws Coach to join our track and field team and continue to push athlete development forward. The role requires in depth Throws coaching knowledge and the ability to lead an inter‑disciplinary team to develop student athletes towards their potential. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a unique multi‑sport performance development environment where innovation and creativity are actively encouraged. The postholder will oversee recruitment of athletes, delivery of coaching programmes, use of paid and volunteer coaches, and selection to BUCS competitions and other events.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality throws coaching to student athletes.
- Lead an inter‑disciplinary coaching team.
- Recruit and select athletes for competition.
- Coordinate coaching programmes and support paid/volunteer coaches.
- Represent the team at BUCS and other events.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with option to buy extra.
- Access to a range of facilities across a 523‑acre campus and the London campus in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
- Competitive pay, pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
- Life‑event leave policies, on‑site nursery, flexible and hybrid working options.
- Discounted gym memberships, physiotherapy and other healthcare offers.
- Electric vehicle and cycle‑to‑work schemes, and sustainable commuting offers.
Contact
For informal enquiries: Femi Akinsanya, Director of Athletics, email o.akinsanya@lboro.ac.uk, phone 07925 148271.
Head Coach (Throws) in Loughborough employer: Recruit4Mum
Loughborough Sport is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and innovative environment for those passionate about athlete development. With generous holiday allowances, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to employee well-being through flexible working options and health benefits, this role as Head Coach (Throws) provides a unique opportunity to lead and inspire student athletes while fostering personal and professional growth.
