Athletics Throws Coach

Colleges Sport Limited; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational sports organization seeks a forward-thinking Throws coach to join the Performance Athletics team at Loughborough University. The role involves developing coaching programs for university athletes and planning talent identification across local schools. The ideal candidate will hold or be willing to obtain a level 2 athletics coaching qualification. This part-time position, fixed term until September 2026, offers competitive salary and potential professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 athletics coaching qualification or show willingness to achieve in 12 months.
• Experience in developing coaching programmes for athletes.

Responsibilities

• Develop coaching programmes for University athletes.
• Plan a Talent ID program across schools and college.
• Create individual coaching plans for BUCS competition.

Skills

Athletics coaching qualification

Coaching programme development

Talent identification

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 athletics coaching qualification

Job description

Closing date: 8 February 2026
Location: Loughborough
Region: East Midlands
Employment type: Part Time
Salary: £29588 to £34610 per annum (pro rata)

Description

Loughborough Sport Part time (0.6 FTE, 22.2 hours per week) and fixed term until 30th September 2026

We are looking for a forward-thinking Throws coach to join our Performance Athletics team at Loughborough University.

With oversight from the Head of Throws you will develop coaching programmes for our University athletes and plan a Talent ID programme across the David Ross Education Trust (DRET) schools and Charnwood College.

You will contribute to our athletes competing in BUCS through individual coaching plans and input into our Throws recruitment and overall strategy.

The successful candidate will already hold a level 2 athletics coaching qualification, or demonstrate a willingness to achieve in the next 12 months.

Appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service statement. Informal enquiries to Femi Akinsanya, Director of Athletics, [e-mail]

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equity and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

As one of the country's leading universities we understand the importance of investing in our staff and their professional development.