Physical Performance Coordinator

Comunidad Lift; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sport Hallam Performance Team within Sheffield Hallam University is seeking a coordinator to deliver a high-quality Strength & Conditioning programme for performance athletes and student members. You will work with colleagues across Sport Hallam and the wider University to support athlete development and collaborative projects, ensuring a safe and inclusive service.

You will manage athlete data, streamline bookings, and use performance insights to improve service delivery, while mentoring

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong coaching and communication abilities for student athletes and staff.
• Experience mentoring interns and coordinating student placements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver a high-quality Strength & Conditioning programme for performance athletes and student members.
• Collaborate with Sport Hallam and the University to support athlete development.
• Coordinate service administration: athlete data, bookings, and performance insights.
• Mentor and lead student interns and placement opportunities; oversee key systems and processes.
• Work Monday to Friday with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends.
• Contribute to inclusive and safe service delivery and external partnerships.

Skills

Organisational skills

Coaching

Communication

Mentoring interns

Data management

Event coordination

Job description

Working as part of the Sport Hallam Performance Team, you will coordinate and deliver a high-quality Strength & Conditioning (S&C) programme for performance athletes and student members. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Sport Hallam and the wider University to support athlete development programmes, contribute to collaborative projects, while ensuring a seamless service delivery that is safe and inclusive.

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail are a vital part of the role. You will coordinate service administration by managing athlete data, streamlining bookings, and using performance insights to enhance service delivery. Strong coaching and communication skills are essential, as you’ll be working with student athletes, club coaches, academic staff and external partners. You’ll also mentor and lead student interns and placement opportunities, while overseeing key systems and processes.

The role is primarily Monday to Friday, but flexibility is required to support occasional evening and weekend activities, including events and open days.

Sheffield Hallam University offers a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

Shortlisted candidates invited to interview will have a confirmed date during week commencing 16th November 2026