Sports Coach (Level 2) permanent zero hours Organisation SHU : Sheffield Hallam University Salary £32,080 to £38,784 per annum, (pro rata), depending on experience Location Sheffield Contract type Permanent Closing date 26 July 2026 Job Description Our Sport Hallam coaches are responsible for developing skills, performance and overall physical and mental wellbeing of our student athletes, teams and club members. Using your experience and expertise, you will plan and provide personalised coaching and, through effective communication, help guide our students to achieve their full potential. As a Sport Hallam coach, you will play a key role in fostering a positive and supporting environment in line with the Sport Hallam values for our student participants and help shape goals and contribute to continuous improvement. You will also ensure our students adhere to best practice, sportsmanship, safety and discipline in relation to their specific sport and activity, promoting Individual growth and team cohesion. We expect our coaches to:- nurture a culture of respect, resilience and a love for the sport.- plan and lead effective training sessions and prepare student athletes for competition.- attend competition/games days to support with student-athletes performance.- cultivate a positive team culture built on discipline, respect, and sportsmanship.- provide coaching expertise to improve the quality and standard of training and development. Roles Available NetballFootballMen’s BasketballWomen’s Rugby UnionMen’s Rugby Union We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment. You will be contractually enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country. Find out more about the LGPS. If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the LGPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available. For this job, we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam. The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route so if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK. How to apply Please apply via our the Sheffield Hallam University website, linked here: https://tinyurl.com/3cajkkk5 Share X LinkedIn Email