Overview
Job Title: Head Coach (Throws)
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 19 July 2026
Loughborough Sport Full time and open ended Loughborough University is looking for an experienced Throws Coach to join our track and field team and continue to push athlete development forward. This role requires in depth Throws 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. This a rare opportunity to be part of a unique multi-sport performance development environment where innovation and creativity are actively encouraged. Please note, this role may have future opportunities to work with UK Athletics, in identified areas. For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Contact for informal enquiries: Femi Akinsanya, Director of Athletics, on o.akinsanya@lboro.ac.uk or 07925 148271. Closing date: 19th July 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 Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
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