Lead Coach Athletics

BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT LIMITED; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT LIMITED is seeking a dedicated coach to plan and deliver engaging training for student-athletes at NTU Sport, creating an inclusive, ambitious environment on and off the track. You will lead training programmes, support athlete progression, and help balance commitments with university life.

You will also support assistant coaches and volunteers to deliver an outstanding student experience.

Qualifications

• Strong coaching experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion for developing people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging training sessions for student-athletes.
• Lead development of training programmes and support athlete progression.
• Balance athletes' sporting commitments with university life.
• Support assistant coaches and volunteers to deliver an outstanding student experience.
• Travel to Harvey Hadden Sports Village for sessions.
• Assist with coaching staff on workout delivery and feedback.
• Attend interviews during w/c 9th November 2026.

Skills

Coaching experience

Excellent communication

People development

Session planning

Job description

Description

In this role, you'll plan and deliver engaging training sessions for a diverse group of student-athletes, ranging from recreational participants to performance-level competitors. You'll work closely with club committee members, assistant coaches and NTU Sport staff to create a positive, inclusive and ambitious environment where students can thrive both on and off the track. You'll lead the development of training programmes, support athlete progression and help students balance their sporting commitments alongside university life. You'll also play an important role in supporting assistant coaches and volunteers to deliver an outstanding student experience. We're looking for someone with strong coaching experience, excellent communication skills and a passion for developing people. You'll be confident planning and leading sessions, providing constructive feedback and adapting your coaching approach to meet the needs of a wide range of athletes. Training takes place at Harvey Hadden Sports Village on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during term time. The successful candidate will therefore need to be able to travel to and from the venue on a regular basis. Access to a car may be beneficial but is not essential. Whether you're an experienced university coach or looking to take the next step in your coaching career, we'd love to hear from you Interviews Date: w/c 9th November 2026