Lead Coach - Canoe

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Job reference: 552022

Location: Clifton Campus

Employment type: Hourly Paid/Casual Contract

Team: NTU Sport

Closing date: 14/01/2026

Salary / Grade: See special conditions

Make a splash with NTU Sport! We’re looking for YOU – a passionate canoe coach ready to lead and inspire our student athletes.

• Lead the programme:
  Plan and deliver fun, safe, and effective coaching sessions for the NTU Canoe Club.
• Support performance:
  Help students develop skills and confidence, whether they’re beginners or competing at a high level.
• Work as a team:
  Collaborate with NTU Sport staff and club committees to create the best experience for our athletes.
• Ensure safety:
  Deliver essential safety training and maintain high standards on and off the water.
• Develop others:
  Guide assistant coaches and share best practice to grow the sport at NTU.

This is your chance to shape the future of canoeing at NTU, work with motivated students, and be part of a supportive sports team.

Interview Date: 21st January 2026

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.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Steven Drake (Club Development Coordinator) at

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 Home Office website for further information. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.