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Loughborough Sport
Part time (0.5 FTE) and open ended
Loughborough University is looking for an experienced Short Sprints and Hurdles Coach to join our track and field team and continue to push athlete development forward.
This role requires in depth Short Sprints and Hurdles coaching knowledge and the ability to lead an inter disciplinary team to develop our student athletes towards their potential. The postholder will oversee the recruitment of athletes, delivery of coaching programmes themselves and through a variety of paid and volunteer coaches and selection to BUCS (British University & College Sport) competitions and other events.
Please note, we are also advertising a Long Sprints and Hurdles Coach role and are happy to consider the right candidate for both roles. If you are interested in both roles please indicate this on your application.
This a rare opportunity to be part of a unique multi-sport performance development environment where innovation and creativity are actively encouraged.
Contact for informal enquiries: Femi Akinsanya, o.akinsanya@lboro.ac.uk, 07925 148271.
For more information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 6th October 2024
Interview date: 21st or 24th October 2024
Loughborough University is committed to achieving equity and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
