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Loughborough Sport
Part time (annualised hours, 577.2 per year) and open ended
Loughborough University is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Men’s Basketball 2nd Team Coach to lead, plan and deliver an outstanding coaching programme that supports student-athlete development and competitive success within the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition.
Working closely with the Head Coach, you will support the delivery of the Men’s Basketball strategy and performance plan. You will be responsible for developing and delivering annual training programmes, including pre-season preparation, selection processes and competitive season planning, as well as planning and delivering one to one coaching sessions in accordance with the player Individual Performance Plans and competition needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate coach to contribute to the growth of Men’s Basketball at one of the UK’s leading sporting universities and help athletes achieve their full potential both on and off the court.
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Contact for informal enquiries: Chris Wright, Senior Performance Programme Manager, on C.M.Wright@lboro.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 26th July 2026
Interview date: 10th August 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
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