About the Role
Are you passionate about developing athletes and delivering high-quality coaching sessions? Join NTU Sport as an Assistant Coach for our Cheerleading squads and help out teams to succeed!
What You’ll Do:
- Assist with the design and delivery a high quality coaching sessions
- Provide technical and tactical coaching to individuals and squads
- Support talent identification and squad selection processes to build high performing squads
- Work closely with club committees, lead coach and NTU Sport staff to grow the sport across the university
What We’re Looking For:
A coach with vision, leadership, and a passion for developing student-athletes. Someone who thrives in a collaborative, high-performing environment and is ready to make a lasting impact.
Ready to be a part of the next chapter of NTU Cheerleading?
Apply now and help shape a successful future.
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. To ensure the diverse needs of our team are met we actively encourage secondments and offer flexible part-time working patterns - we're focused on finding the right person for the role.
Interview Date: W/C 19th January 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 NTU secure 8th place in the British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) championship 2022-23, 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 Daniel Edson (Club & Coach Development Coordinator) at daniel.edson@ntu.ac.uk
Join Us
- 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.
- 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 5 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.
