Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching

A minimum of 37 hours a week

About the Role

We are looking for an outstanding individual to help contribute towards our CIMSPA endorsed undergraduate and postgraduate sports coaching curriculum. We have a rich history of developing sports coaches working at all levels.

• Contribute to our sports coaching curriculum with a specific focus on practitioner development, at undergraduate and postgraduate.
• Demonstrate a clear skills set, and knowledge base focused on coach development.
• Aspire to ensure the continuous improvement of the student experience and have clear appreciation of industry application and impact.
• Demonstrate a passion for coach development and evidence practical coaching skills.

About You

• Relevant postgraduate qualification and experience of the applied sports coaching industry.
• Higher education teaching qualification/professional recognition or commitment to complete one within one year.
• As a specialist in sports coaching and practitioner development, experience of working in applied contexts enables you to contribute to teaching and learning activities across a range of general sports modules.
• Committed to creating high-quality student experience, through a focus on excellence within teaching and learning. A record of active research and knowledge exchange is welcomed.
• Appreciation of the connectivity between theory and practice/ability to foster industry partnerships to develop partnership for both student placements, staff and student project work.
• Demonstrate a record of active scholarship and willingness to continue to personally and professionally develop.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working
• 35 days annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.  

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to ED&I we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to ED&I, please click here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 20^th July 2025

Interviews will be held on Monday, 28^th July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

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