Strength and Conditioning Coach

Loughborough University; Loughborough; Híbrido; GBP 30.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

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Real Living Wage Employer

7.5% Flexibility Allowance

Descripción de la vacante

Loughborough University is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Coach to lead the S&C provision for Men's Hockey and Cricket programs within the Sport department. Based at Loughborough, you will work with senior coaches to support athletes in a high‑performance environment and gain hands‑on experience.

The role requires some evening and weekend work, with a 7.5% flexibility allowance and a full‑time, open‑ended contract in the Loughborough Sport unit.

Formación

• Must have strength and conditioning coaching experience.
• Will work with Men's Hockey, Women's Cricket and Men's Cricket.
• Role requires flexibility including some evenings and weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Lead S&C provision for Men's Hockey, Women's Cricket and Men's Cricket.
• Collaborate with experienced coaches to develop athletes.
• Adapt work schedules to include evenings/weekends as needed.

Conocimientos

Strength and conditioning

Coaching

Flexible working

Team collaboration

Descripción del empleo

The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.

We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer—so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage .

Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website .

Job details

Job title Strength and Conditioning Coach Job reference REQ260804 Date posted 02/11/2026 Application closing date 15/11/2026 Location Loughborough Package Operational Services Monthly grade 5 from £29588 to £34610 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Job description

Loughborough Sport

Full Time, Open Ended

7.5% Flexibility Allowance

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

Join a team recognised for developing both exceptional athletes and talented practitioners. Based within Loughborough University's performance sport environment, you will work alongside experienced Strength and Conditioning coaches who have supported athletes to Olympic and Paralympic success. This role provides an outstanding opportunity to gain hands‑on experience leading the Strength and Conditioning provision for Men's Hockey, Women's Cricket and the Men's Cricket programmes while further developing your coaching skills within a high‑performance setting.

The role will require flexible working patterns, with some evening/weekend work. Work schedules may be subject to change at short notice due to the dynamic nature of the environment and as such there is a 7.5% flexible working allowance.

About the University

Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.

At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselvesin the pursuit of better.

Why should you Apply?

With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

Closing Date: 15 November 2026

Interview Date: 30 November 2026

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.