NFL Academy Position Coach (Running Backs)

NFL Academy Position Coach (Running Backs)

Recruiter : Loughborough College

Location : Radmoor Road, TSEPC, Leicestershire, LE11 3BT, United Kingdom

Salary : £25,464 - £29,678 Per Year

Posted : 22 Feb 2025

Closes : 09 Mar 2025

Reference : 268430

Sector : Further Education

Job Level : Learner Support / Teaching Assistant

Specialism : General Education

Contract Type : Temporary

Hours : Full Time

Organisational Type : General Further Education College

The NFL Academy is a major global initiative by the NFL, offering talented student-athletes the opportunity to combine full-time education alongside intensive training in American Football, under the guidance of world-class coaching staff.

In partnership with Loughborough College and Loughborough University, our Elite Football Development Programme enrols student-athletes aged 16-18 years from around the world.

The NFL Academy integrates academic excellence, character development, and top-tier American Football training, to create pathways for young athletes aiming to secure scholarships to advance within the sport.

We are seeking to appoint an NFL Academy Running Backs Coach to provide a high-quality player development programme. This role will include working within a multi-disciplinary team and will involve working with players for a range of on and off-field activities. The role also includes preparing for and attending a range of fixtures, both in the UK and overseas.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team. You will possess extensive coaching experience in American Football and have demonstrated your ability to coach and develop players as part of a successful programme. The role will require flexible working patterns, with some evening / weekend work, as well as attendance at fixtures.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.

We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, and support services to assist with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at Loughborough College.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the Gov website. Please note right to work checks will be completed when the job is offered.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!

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