Lead Coach - Futsal

NTU Sport are committed to having 70% of students engaged in sport and physical activity. Join us on our mission.

This role is to lead on the coaching delivery for the Futsal program at Nottingham Trent University, one of the top ranked university football programs in the country.

The key aspect of the role is to lead on the delivery of training and match days for the Men's Futsal 1st Team, alongside supporting and guiding the delivery of the coaches for the Men's 2nd-4th Teams and Women's 1st Team. Additionally, you will be instrumental in the selection and retention of talented student athletes, both from within the UK and internationally, along with continuing to develop the thriving and successful performance culture at the heart of the club.

With a strong history of delivering coaching to high quality players, you will be instrumental in ensuring that Nottingham Trent University continues to be one of the premier institutions for any student wanting to combine high level futsal with a high quality education.

Games take place on Sunday afternoons/evenings. Training is on Tuesday and Friday evenings. This role is primarily focused on delivery during term time, totalling approximately 140 hours delivery in total across the academic year.

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 world-class 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.

We have a fantastic range of sports facilities at our City campuses, including industry-standard gym equipment, a 10m climbing wall, a sports hall, dance studios and a sports therapy suite offering physiotherapy and sports massage. Our Clifton campus is home to the Lee Westwood Sports Centre, a fully floodlit all-weather astro-turf pitch, three brand new squash courts, an exercise studio, sports hall, grass pitches and a newly refurbished fitness suite.

We can offer you a career with a difference, as together we shape futures, change lives and create the university of the future. Join our friendly and diverse community of 4,000 professionals, academics and researchers, and you'll enjoy the support and ownership you need to perform at your best. A great place to work, we value, respect and care for all our colleagues, providing flexible and competitive rewards and genuine opportunities for career progression.

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

Interview date: week commencing 7th December 2026.