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Lead Canoe Coach
£20 per hour
Please note this is a Zero Hours contract
About the Role
Are you passionate about paddling and eager to inspire the next generation of student paddlers? Join our dynamic team as the Lead Canoe Coach and significantly impact our club's growth and development.
As the Lead Canoe Coach, you will oversee weekly coaching sessions during the term, guiding students as they progress from flat water to moving water kayaking. Your expertise will drive the club's skill development, ensuring members continually improve and reach their full potential. Additionally, you will be vital in organising and coordinating club trips, offering exciting opportunities for members to experience diverse paddling environments.
Water safety is a top priority, and you will champion safety initiatives to promote a safe and enjoyable paddling culture within the club. While an understanding of canoe polo is beneficial, it is not essential.
This role is not only about coaching; it is about making a real difference. You will be able to watch student-athletes thrive and excel in their sport. We provide ongoing internal coaching support and professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed as a coach.
We 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.
Proposed interview date: Week commencing 2nd September
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 world–class facilities, we are committed to developing a culture of inclusivity and respect.
Our determination to provide an outstanding service helped NTU secure 8th place in the British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) championship -23, cementing NTU as a top 10 university for Sport.
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 Lee Westwood Sports Centre, 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 Steven Drake (Club Development Officer) at
Join Us
1. Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
2. Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
3. 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
4. Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
5. Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
6. Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
7. And a whole lot more…
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
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. 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, 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 for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.