Be part of something bigger.
Doing things differently.
NTU Sport are committed to providing the best experience for all of our students. Join us to achieve our our vision 'Placing our students at the heart, provide an excellent sporting and physical activity experience for the NTU Sport community.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
£28,608 - £32,089 p.a. pro rata
Fixed Term - 9 months - expected start date 1st September 2026
About the Role
NTU Sport proudly supports talented athletes and those who play sport purely for fun, helping each individual to achieve their personal goals; we encourage all our students and staff to follow an active, healthy lifestyle; and we are pleased to welcome the wider community onto campus to take advantage of our world-class sports facilities.
You will be responsible for delivering high quality Strength and Conditioning services across the NTU Sport programme at both our Clifton and City Performance gym facilities, with a focus on our Performance Sports programmes and student-athlete scholars, contributing to our strategic aim of regularly being a BUCS Top 10 institution.
You will have a strong understanding of the broad range of support services and elements required to provide an effective high-performance athlete environment, and experience of how to deliver in a multi-sport environment reporting to a range of stakeholders.
You will be conscientious with good communication, influencing and team working skills. In addition, you will need to be adaptable and have a flexible approach to work, with availability to work evenings and weekends where necessary.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. 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 Dates: w/c 10th August 2026
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 cement NTU as a top 10 university for Sport in the British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) championship since 2022-23, For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Jamie Barnard (Athlete Services Lead) at jamie.barnard@ntu.ac.uk.
Join Us
- Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
- 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and university closure days pro rata.
- 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%.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
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. 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.
