Loughborough Sport
Full time and fixed term to 31st May 2027
Responsible for leading the planning, delivery, and coaching of the Wheelchair Basketball Performance Programme at Loughborough University, with specific responsibility for leading the Loughborough Lightning women's Wheelchair Basketball team in partnership with British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB). The role will also support the development of wider wheelchair basketball initiatives delivered by Loughborough University and BWB.
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Contact for informal enquiries: Ian Read (Senior Performance Programme Manager) on
Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 4th March 2026
Interview date: TBC
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