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Lead Coach - Canoe
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University is a public research university in Nottingham, England. It was founded as a new university in 1992, although its roots go back to 1843 with the establishment of the Nottingham Government School of Design, which still exists within the university today.
Job Posted- 9 Jan 2026
Status- Zero Hours
Location- England
Closing date- 16 Jan 2026
We’re looking for YOU – a passionate canoe coach ready to lead and inspire our student athletes.
What will you do?
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.
Why join us?
This is your chance to shape the future of canoeing at NTU, work with motivated students, and be part of a supportive sports team.
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 Steven Drake (Club Development Coordinator) at [email protected].
How to Apply
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