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 worldclass 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.

Are you ready to help shape the future of student fencing at NTU?
We’re looking for a passionate and organised fencing coach to join our teamworking alongside another Lead Coach to plan and deliver an engaging year-round programme for the NTU Fencing Club.
In this role, you’ll co-lead group training, support individual development, and help our student-athletes reach their full potentialwhether they’re beginners or BUCS competitors.
You’ll need a Level 2 coaching qualification (or equivalent), experience planning and delivering quality sessions, and confidence in leading others. If you’ve worked in student sport or a performance pathway before, that’s a bonusbut what matters most is your ability to build a positive, inclusive, high-performing environment.
The current coaching schedule listed below is for term time only (September- April) but could be subject to change ahead of the 2025-2026 academic year. This will be discussed at the interview.
Tuesdays 20:00 22:00.
This is a flexible zero-hours role, perfect if you’re excited by the idea of developing student sport and working collaboratively to raise standards.
Interviews: week commencing 2nd October 2025.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We’ll still consider applications even if you don’t meet every single one of the requirements, so don’t be put off if you don’t match them perfectly.