Job Description

Be part of something bigger.

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Doing things differently.

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NTU Sport are committed to having 70% of students engaged in sport and physical activity by 2025. Join us on our mission.

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Lead Coach - Thai Boxing

20 per hour (with additional holiday and pension contributions)


This role is a zero hours contract, term time only (September - May)

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About the Role

To lead, plan and implement the delivery of an effective coaching programme for NTU Thai Boxing club, allowing students to participate to the best of their abilities. This may include both group and individual sessions, and the creation of yearlong programmes. To assist sports staff in ensuring that (where appropriate) individuals are receiving relevant access to NTU's range of support services (where available), including sport science, strength and conditioning, performance analysis and physiotherapy, liaising with all partners on a regular basis. To assist sports staff in managing the programmes of any high-performance athletes within the club with their external clubs/performance programmes to ensure they are receiving the highest quality of experience and allowing them to perform to the best of their ability for NTU. To work with the club committees to develop and implement an effective squad selection/tasters session process. To manage assistant coaches within the programme and assist with the recruitment of coaches where appropriate. Work in partnership with other NTU Sport staff members and club committee(s) to ensure optimal development of the sport at the university.

Working Pattern

The current coaching schedule for this position is below for term time only (September-May) but could be subject to change ahead of the 2025-2026 academic year. This will be discussed at interview.

Tuesday 3:00pm-5:00pm

- Thursday 3:00pm -5:00pm

Friday 4:00pm-6:00pm

For more details, please take a look at the job description and person specification at the end of this page. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview Date:

w/c 11th August 2025

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About Us

At NTU, we believe that sport is for everyone. That's why we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where our students, staff and the people of Nottingham feel inspired, supported and part of a community.


Our core values are Pride, Unity and Respect, and these three pillars are embedded into everything we do at NTU Sport. From the way we deliver coaching and sports science support, to the way we design our worldclass facilities, we are committed to developing a culture of inclusivity and respect.


Our determination to provide an outstanding service helped NTU secure 7th place in the British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) championship 2023-24, cementing NTU as a top 10 university for Sport.

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Our Facilities

We have a fantastic range of sports facilities at our City campuses, including industry-standard gym equipment, a 10m climbing wall, a sports hall, dance studios and a sports therapy suite offering physiotherapy and sports massage.


Our Clifton campus is home to the Sports Hub, a fully floodlit all-weather astro-turf pitch, three brand new squash courts, an exercise studio, sports hall, grass pitches and a newly refurbished fitness suite.


Our Equestrian Centre at Brackenhurst features both indoor and outdoor arenas and holds a variety of events throughout the year, including unaffiliated and affiliated dressage competitions, and unaffiliated show jumping.


For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact

Rachel Caverhill

at

rachel.caverhill

@ntu.ac.uk

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Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.


Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.


Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.