Physical Development Coach

Loughborough Sport

Full time and open ended

Shift allowance of 12.5% term time and 5% vacation time

Loughborough Sport is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious full-time Physical Development Coach to join the team. This new hybrid role combines responsibility for maintaining an exceptional training environment with the opportunity to develop as a coach within one of the world’s leading sporting settings.

The successful candidate will support strength and conditioning delivery for student Athletic Union squads, deliver performance testing and reporting services to internal and external clients, and design and lead practical workshops for groups. We are particularly interested in experienced Personal Trainers or fitness professionals who want to broaden their coaching expertise. Previous performance sport experience is not essential, as structured qualifications, standardised training and extensive in-house learning opportunities will be provided.

Alongside coaching delivery, the role remains firmly grounded in the day-to-day operation of the facility. Excellent timekeeping, reliability, customer engagement and pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation and equipment care are therefore essential.

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Contact for informal enquiries: Greg Handsley on Sign in to view email

Closing date for receipt of applications: 16th August 2026

Interviews: 26th August 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.