Overview
Job Title: Athletics Throws Coach
Job Reference: REQ260014
Date Posted: Fri, 9 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Application Closing Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Location: Loughborough
Package: Operational Services Monthly grade 5 from £29588 to £34610 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.
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.
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Informal enquiries to Femi Akinsanya, Director of Athletics, o.akinsanya@lboro.ac.uk
Closing date: 8th February 2026
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. Click here to find out more.
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
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
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