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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, o.akinsanya@lboro.ac.uk

Closing date: 8th February 2026 L

oughborough 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.