Physical Performance Coordinator

Sheffield Hallam University – Sport Hallam; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Hallam University’s Sport Hallam Performance Team is seeking a Physical Performance Coordinator to lead and deliver a high-quality Strength & Conditioning programme for performance athletes and student members.

You will collaborate across Sport Hallam and the wider University to support athlete development, mentor student interns, and ensure safe, inclusive practice while managing systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong coaching and communication skills.
• Flexibility for occasional evening and weekend activity, including events and open days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver the S&C programme for performance athletes and student members.
• Coordinate service administration, including managing athlete data and bookings.
• Use performance insights to improve service delivery.
• Work with student athletes, club coaches, academic staff and external partners.
• Mentor and lead student interns and placement students.
• Oversee key systems and processes.

Skills

S&C coaching

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

Sheffield Hallam University is looking for a Physical Performance Coordinator to join the Sport Hallam Performance Team.

The Role

You will coordinate and deliver a high-quality Strength & Conditioning (S&C) programme for performance athletes and student members, working with colleagues across Sport Hallam and the wider University to support athlete development programmes and collaborative projects, while keeping delivery safe and inclusive.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver the S&C programme for performance athletes and student members
• Coordinate service administration, including managing athlete data and bookings
• Use performance insights to improve service delivery
• Work with student athletes, club coaches, academic staff and external partners
• Mentor and lead student interns and placement students
• Oversee key systems and processes

About You

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong coaching and communication skills
• Flexible to support occasional evening and weekend activity, including events and open days

Key Details

• Location: Pearson Sports Centre, Collegiate Campus, Sheffield (S10 2BP)
• Contract: Permanent, full time (primarily Monday to Friday)
• Salary: £28,592 – £31,861 pro rata per annum, depending on experience
• Interviews: week commencing 16 November 2026
• Informal enquiries: James Blencowe, Sport Manager (Performance), [e-mail]
• Closing date: 4 November 2026