Sports Coach

4 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Metropolitan University Full time

About us: 

The Sports department of Manchester Met University works with some of the most recognisable sporting talent in the UK and we have big ambitions for our future. We're aiming to become a top 30 UK sporting university with a reputation for effectively supporting students to fulfil their sporting potential and are excited to be working with athletes who will help us achieve that.

We are gaining recognition as a performance sport institute, working with elite sporting partners in our city.

Our performance programme supports and nurtures emerging talent. We support over 70 teams across more than 50 sports at our world-class facilities. The performance programme looks to develop top-class student-centred clubs and individuals. 

The role

MMU Sport are looking to recruit a number of sport coaches to help drive the success of our clubs forward. You will act as the lead coaching contact for your respective team and work alongside the club committee to deliver effective training sessions in line with the students wants and needs.

Key responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct engaging and effective training sessions
- Develop game strategies and prepare the team for matches
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all players during training.

Working pattern/hours

Coaching falls in line with the Universities academic year. All coaching contracts are for a period of 23 weeks, running from the end of September to the start of April each year.

Minimum 2 hours coaching a week. For most of our MMU Sport Clubs, this takes place on a Monday evening, with some training on a Thursday.

You will also be required to have a presence on match days where applicable. This comprises of 6 home fixtures and 6 away fixtures on a Wednesday between the hours of 13:00 and 20:00. You will be paid 3 hours for each fixture.

We are open to discussing arrangements for fixtures should you be successful in obtaining the role.

Rate of pay

Dependant on experience and level of coaching qualification.

Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.



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