Closing date: 31 August 2025
Location: Leicester
Region: East Midlands
Employment type: Part Time
Salary: Level 2 qualification (£17.85 + £2.15 holiday pay per hour)
Description
The successful applicant will be responsible for organising and delivering high-quality training and individual skill development sessions, preparing club members and teams to compete in fixtures and/or competitions.
Responsibilities Include:
* Working in partnership with other coaching staff, including volunteer coaches
* Developing and catering for club members of varying abilities in collaboration with the Club committee and Team Captains
* Attending and contributing to club, team, and coach development reviews during the season
* Ensuring health and safety in all coached activities in line with NGB guidelines
* Leading squad and team selection for fixtures
* Completing the Unitemps employment process and providing necessary documentation such as personal coaching insurance
* Being a positive, professional role model, promoting an enjoyable, motivating, and inclusive atmosphere that upholds the ethos of Team Leicester
Skills and Experience
* Level 2 Coaching Qualification minimum (or equivalent)
* Personal Coaching Insurance
* Significant coaching experience
* Availability for training times and fixtures/competitions, where possible
* Commitment to observing and implementing the University’s policies and procedures
If interested, please email hs590@student.le.ac.uk and smb76@leicester.ac.uk with details of your coaching qualification, experience, and motivation for applying.
This is a fixed-term post ending on 27 March 2026.
Location: University of Leicester – Various locations
Start date: Coaches can only begin coaching and claiming hours after completing the Unitemps employment process, signing the coaching agreement, and providing proof of coaching insurance. The 2025-26 academic term begins on 22 September; exact start date will be advised after completing all prerequisites.
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