Head of Triathlon

University of Leeds - Sport and Physical Activity

Location: Leeds

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 22nd August 2025

Closes: 7th September 2025

Job Ref: FDSPA1088

Do you have a proven track record delivering triathlon coaching? Do you have a passion for sport and physical activity? Do you have excellent organisation skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively?

The University of Leeds are key stakeholders in the Leeds Triathlon Centre, a wider triathlon partnership with British Triathlon, Leeds Beckett University and Leeds City Council that seeks to provide the best triathlon training programme in the world. By working collaboratively we aim to create world champions and Olympic medallists, through enabling a performance pathway from youth to senior level and inspiring and engaging our community.

Our University triathlon club is an important part of the Leeds Triathlon Centre and provide opportunities for all levels of ability to participate and fulfil their own potential in triathlon. Your key areas of responsibility will include coaching the University triathlon squads, growing the participation level triathlon opportunities, and supporting other Leeds Triathlon Centre coaches to deliver the wider coaching programme. You will be expected to produce annualised plans for the athletes you are responsible for, and to review sessions accordingly.

You will hold a Level 2 triathlon coaching qualification or equivalent, and have a proven track record as a coach. Working as part of a team, you will be flexible, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will also have experience of working in partnership within a sporting environment. You will be highly motivated and have the ability to work unsupervised and use your own initiative.

This is a full time role. The hours of work will be varied, across term time to meet the needs of the business, which will include the requirement to work some weekends.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Andrew Lockwood, Assistant Head of Sport and Physical Activity

Email: a.lockwood@leeds.ac.uk