Job Description

Job Reference

0838-25

Date Posted

Thursday 24 July 2025

Application Closing Date

Sunday 17 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Location

Preston Campus

Salary

29,959 to 32,546 per annum pro rata

Basis

Part Time

Contract Type

Fixed Term up to one semester

Job Category / Type

Professional Services

School / Service

Sport

Hours

4.00 hours per week

Interview Date

Thursday 4 September 2025

Job details

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When you work for the University of Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

Working with the Performance Sports Manager and key sports staff, the Men's Rugby Union Sports Coach will provide leadership to drive the development of a high-performance sport culture at the University.


The successful candidate will be expected to take training, select the squad and oversee match day preparation and performance across the course of the season. Goals will be set in conjunction with the Performance Sport Manager.


This role will require 4 hours per week; evening working and the ability to travel to fixtures with the team will be expected. Training is currently Monday evening, with fixtures on a Wednesday afternoon; but this may be subject to change.

About you:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the university and have an impact on our ambitious sports strategy. It is essential that the individual is appropriately qualified with a minimum of an up-to-date Level 2 coaching award as well as having experience of coaching in a performance sport environment. The ability to influence and inspire others, set and maintain high standards and having excellent communication skills are core requirements of the post.


If you would like to discuss your suitability for this role, please contact Kate Youngman, Performance Sport Manager for further details.


Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.


We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.


The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.


Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.