Sports Coach - Table Tennis

Lancashire; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits platform

24/7 online GP

Job summary

Lancashire University is seeking a Table Tennis Sports Coach to lead the development of a high-performance sport culture at the University in Preston. The role involves training, squad selection, and overseeing match-day preparation across the season, with eight hours per week and evening work.

Travel to fixtures will be expected as part of the job. The successful candidate must hold an up-to-date Level 2 coaching award and have experience coaching in a performance sport environment, plus

Qualifications

• Must have up-to-date Level 2 coaching award.
• Experience coaching in a performance sport environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence and inspire others; set and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performance table tennis programme.
• Train squad, select team, and oversee match-day preparation and performance.
• Travel with the team to fixtures and work evenings as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Inspire others

Education

Level 2 coaching award

Job description

About the role:

Working with the Performance Sports Manager and key sports staff, the Table Tennis Sports Coach will provide leadership to drive the development of a high-performance sport culture at the University.

The successful candidate will be expected to take training, select the squad and oversee match day preparation and performance across the course of the season. Goals will be set in conjunction with the Performance Sport Manager.

This role will require 8 hours per week; evening working and the ability to travel to fixtures with the team will be expected. Training is currently Monday, Wednesday and Friday; but this may be subject to change.

About you:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the university and have an impact on our ambitious sports strategy. It is essential that the individual is appropriately qualified with a minimum of an up-to-date Level 2 coaching award as well as having experience of coaching in a performance sport environment. The ability to influence and inspire others, set and maintain high standards and having excellent communication skills are core requirements of the post.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

Use of AI in applications:

We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives.

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.