"Athletics Throws Coach"

Loughborough University - Loughborough Sport

Location: Loughborough University, Loughborough, Hybrid/On-site

Salary: £29,588 to £34,610 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Operational Services Monthly grade 5.

Hours: Part Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 9th January 2026

Closes: 8th February 2026

Job Ref: REQ260014

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.