Wheelchair Basketball Head Coach

Full-time and fixed-term to 31st May 2027.

Responsible for leading the planning, delivery, and coaching of the Wheelchair Basketball Performance Programme at Loughborough University, with specific responsibility for leading the Loughborough Lightning women’s Wheelchair Basketball team in partnership with British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB). The role will also support the development of wider wheelchair basketball initiatives delivered by Loughborough University and BWB.

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Contact for informal enquiries: Ian Read (Senior Performance Programme Manager) on i.d.read@lboro.ac.uk.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday, 4th March 2026.

Interview date: TBC.

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Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

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Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

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Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

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