Athletics Throws Coach

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS); Loughborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Loughborough is looking for a part-time Throws coach to join its Performance Athletics team. The role involves developing coaching programmes for university athletes and planning a Talent ID programme across local schools. To qualify, candidates must hold a level 2 athletics coaching qualification or show readiness to obtain one within a year. This position is fixed-term until September 2026, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to athlete development and competition success.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Equity and diversity commitment

Qualifications

• Experience in developing coaching programmes for university athletes.
• Demonstrated understanding of talent identification strategies.
• Ability to contribute to a team and overall strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop coaching programmes for university athletes.
• Plan a Talent ID programme across schools.
• Contribute to individual coaching plans for athletes.

Skills

Coaching programme development

Talent identification

Individual coaching plans

Education

Level 2 athletics coaching qualification

Job description

Closing date: 8 February 2026
Location: Loughborough
Region: East Midlands
Employment type: Part Time
Salary: £29588 to £34610 per annum (pro rata)

Description

Loughborough Sport Part time (0.6 FTE, 22.2 hours per week) and fixed term until 30th September 2026

We are looking for a forward-thinking Throws coach to join our Performance Athletics team at Loughborough University.

With oversight from the Head of Throws you will develop coaching programmes for our University athletes and plan a Talent ID programme across the David Ross Education Trust (DRET) schools and Charnwood College.

You will contribute to our athletes competing in BUCS through individual coaching plans and input into our Throws recruitment and overall strategy.

The successful candidate will already hold a level 2 athletics coaching qualification, or demonstrate a willingness to achieve in the next 12 months.

Appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service statement. Informal enquiries to Femi Akinsanya, Director of Athletics, [e-mail]

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equity and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

As one of the country's leading universities we understand the importance of investing in our staff and their professional development.