Loughborough Sport Placements

Location: Loughborough University

Commitment: Two years part-time (0.4 FTE or 2 days per week) alongside part-time MSc Sport Biomechanics programme. The successful candidate will receive a stipend of £6,850 per annum - to support them to undertake the placement whilst studying. 

Organisation: British Athletics (BA), Loughborough Sport and the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University (LU). This position will be supported through academic and applied practitioners from all parties and the internship will work across these organisations. 

 Overview: 

• To assist the BA Sports Science and Medicine team in the delivery of Biomechanics and Performance Analysis (PA) support in the lead up to the LA 2028 World Athletics Championships and beyond.  

• To support the delivery and enhancement of Biomechanics and PA services to LU Performance Athletics Club. 

 Primary Responsibilities: 

• To assist with the capture and processing of biomechanical data from World Class Programme athletes accessing services at the National Performance Institute at LU. 

• To support biomechanical data collections at UK-based competitions and help with the subsequent processing and analysis of video footage. 

• To accelerate applied research and ‘what it takes to win’ projects. 

• To engage positively with coach-athlete partnerships and the wider science team to provide timely feedback in line with individual athlete plans. 

• To capture and process biomechanical data for designated LU performance squads under the direction of the LU Director of Athletics, liaising with the LU Event Lead Coaches. 

 Essential Requirements: 

• UK student (UK fees) offered a place on the Sport Biomechanics MSc programme commencing 2026 and willing to register to a part-time registration (will complete 2026-2027 academic year). 

• Committed to seeking a career in sport biomechanics or related field. 

• A keen interest in elite track & field athletics. 

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude within a high-pressured professional environment. 

• Comfortable communicating with a wide range of people and integrating within a multidisciplinary support team. 

• Willing to drive and engage with Continued Professional Development opportunities for yourself and the wider team 

• Good time keeping skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines. 

Application Details 

Please submit your CV and application video (maximum 5-minutes duration) via the Apply Now link below by Friday 26th June 2026.  

The video should include the following: 

• Introduce yourself, your career aspirations, and personal sporting interests. 

• Explain why you are applying for this internship and what aspects you think you find the most interesting and which you may find the most challenging. 

• Explain why we should offer this internship to you and what you will bring to the team. 

• Any additional information you consider relevant to your application. 

The deadline for applications is Monday 6th July 2026. Successful applicants will be invited to a 20-minute interview on the morning of Monday 13th July 2026. 

Location: Loughborough University

Starting Date: October 2026

Loughborough Performance Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners in elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 750 funded athletes, scholars and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop in a range of inter-disciplinary sports programmes. 

This is an opportunity for an aspiring practitioner to join the NFL Academy in delivering support to our players, alongside studying MSc. The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience under the guidance of our experienced team. During the two years there is an opportunity to build up a portfolio of Continued Professional Development (CPD) and practical expertise, enhancing their employability within Strength and Conditioning. 

Outcomes 

• Development of skills and experience in an elite strength and conditioning environment. 

• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment. 

• Develop experience working with an inter-disciplinary team of Sports Science and Medicine practitioners. 

Benefits 

• Stipend of £6,500 per annum - to support you to undertake the placement whilst studying. 

• A unique personal development plan, focused on clear aims and objectives with the goal of developing the 

Strength and Conditioning Placement into a competent practitioner. 

• A variety of CPD opportunities across all Sports Science and Medicine disciplines. 

• It is expected that the successful applicant will use this opportunity: 

• To develop skills relevant to achieving accreditation with the UKSCA. 

• To have regular reviews with the relevant leading practitioners. 

• To have a structured individualised CPD plan. 

Time Commitment 

• The successful applicant will be expected to commit a maximum of 21 hours per week across the full year (September– August) to this role, these hours will be balanced alongside your studies on the Strength & Conditioning MSc course. These hours will be variable and unsociable at times. 

What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• This role is only open to students who meet the criteria for the MSc in Strength and Conditioning course at Loughborough University for the 2026/2027 academic year. Once the applicant is successful, they will be required to transfer onto the part-time pathway. Students studying on a student visa are unfortunately, not eligible for this opportunity. 

• The successful applicant should have a clear desire to work in performance sport as a Strength and Conditioning Coach on completion of the placement. The behaviours that we strive for within the placement are high levels of passion, excellent organisation and the ability to engage and integrate within a team of coaches, athletes and practitioners. 

How can I apply? 

As part of the application process, we would like you to submit your current CV as well as produce an application video.It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below. 

1. Tell us about yourself
   Name
   Recent experience in a sporting environment
   Any other coaching experience 

2. Tell us why you want to work in Strength & Conditioning?
3. Tell us about a time that you have had success when working with someone, to elicit a performance change
4. What about you as a person would make an athlete want to engage with you?
5. Physicallydemonstrate, and give only the main coaching points for the following exercises (if you have access to agym, please demonstrate with load, if not, bodyweight will suffice):
   Squat
   Romanian Deadlift/Stiff Leg Deadlift
   Copenhagen (With rationale for exercise utilisation) 

6. Please give us the details of your most recent references that are available to contact.

The application process will close Monday 11th August 2026. Interviews will be week commencing Monday 7th September 2026. 

Please submit your video applications via the link provided via the Apply Now link below. 

For informal enquiries to Darren Mustin - w.mustin@lboro.ac.uk 

Starting October 2026  

Location – Loughborough University 

Loughborough Performance Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners in elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 750 funded athletes, scholars and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop in a range of inter-disciplinary sports programmes. 

This is an opportunity for an aspiring practitioner to join our Performance Nutrition team in delivering support to our Performance Programmes. The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience under the guidance of experienced practitioners.

During the two-year placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of Continued Professional Development (CPD) and practical expertise, enhancing their employability within the nutrition field.

All this will be achieved whilst completing a part-time MSc at Loughborough University. During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability within the nutrition field. 

What would I be doing? 

• Support and lead performance nutrition provision to University athletes and teams, along with potential for ad-hoc projects across all sports as well as the Loughborough Sport commercial service. 

• Lead in the development, implementation, and monitoring of practical nutrition strategies. 

• Actively promote a food first approach to nutrition. 

• Develop and lead tasks such as dietary analysis, workshops, hydration and recovery stations, season planning and athlete education. 

• Find testimonials from previous placements, Fran Baldwin and Bethan Crouse 

• Act as an advocate for the Loughborough Sport Clean Sport Commitment. 

What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• The opportunity to learn alongside the Loughborough Sport Performance Nutrition team which will develop the skills, knowledge and experience required to deliver to elite coaches and athletes. 

• Development of soft skills e.g. interdisciplinary working, candour, building relationships, psychological safety, team working, and much more. 

• Develop an understanding and network of Performance Support practitioners (Strength & Conditioning, Physiology, Psychology, Sports Medicine, Performance Analysis and Performance Lifestyle) and performance coaches. 

• Gain experience of working with 3-5 different Performance Programmes. 

• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment. 

• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines and abilities. 

• Regular Continual Professional Development (CPD) opportunities such as the CVA Practitioner Programme, weekly development workshops, and mentorship from a member of the Performance Nutrition team (Andrew Shepherd and Bethan Crouse). 

• Opportunity to apply for funded external CPD e.g. BDA Sports Nutrition Group Symposium. 

• Access to shared, collaborative and interdisciplinary office space. 

• A stipend of £6850 per year to support you while completing the placement. 

What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• Confirmed place on the MSc Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and Exercise course at Loughborough University for the 2026/2027 academic year. 

• Students studying on a Tier 4 visa are unfortunately not eligible for this opportunity. 

• The applicant should have a clear desire to work in performance sport as an applied Performance Nutritionist on completion of the placement. 

• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail. 

•  Experience in delivering or assisting in the delivery of lectures, workshops and consultations. 

Learn More 

If you are interested in this role and would like to learn more, we’ll be hosting a 45 minute Q&A on Wednesday 15 July, 5:15 – 6:00 pm. The session will include 5 minutes of delivery and then open up for Q&A from all those attending. To register for this Q&A session with Andrew Shepherd and Millie Hopkisson, please register here. 

Conditions of Service 

The Performance Nutrition Placement will be expected a minimum of 21 hours per week across the year to this role. These hours will be balanced alongside your studies. It should be noted that the placement will likely require attendance during evenings, at weekends, during university holiday periods and bank holidays. You will be expected to communicate with your mentor and any practitioners you are working with to ensure that your placement does not impact on your ability to attend lectures and other requirements of the MSc course. 

How can I apply? 

Please produce a CV and Cover Letter along with producing an application video. It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below. 

1. Tell us about yourself
   Name
   Your career aspirations after completing your MSc and how you believe the placement will help you on this journey?
   Anything else you would like to share. 

2. Explain your process and procedure when creatingbehaviourchange in a male basketball player who is a second-year student struggling with poor recovery and low energy levels in the second half of the training week. 

Depending on compression, it may be an issue to email the video. If this is the case, we recommend using WeTransfer. 

To apply send your completed video along with a CV and Cover Letter to A.Shepherd2@lboro.ac.uk 

The application process will close at 9am on Wednesday 12 August 2026.

Interviews will be held on Friday 21 August 2026 in Loughborough. The placement will officially begin on Thursday 1 October 2026 but there are opportunities for shadowing / visits prior to this should the successful candidate wish to. 

For informal enquiries to A.Shepherd2@lboro.ac.uk or 07597 397 771.

Starting October 2026  

Location – Loughborough University 

Loughborough Performance Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners in elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 750 funded athletes, scholars and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop in a range of inter-disciplinary sports programmes. 

The Loughborough Sport Physiology team directly supports 4 Performance Programmes (athletics, swimming, cycling and triathlon) and also has a commercial arm.  On the commercial side we provide support to a wide range of sports and athletes.  The main client groups we work with are endurance runners, triathletes, cyclists and motorsports, with athletes ranging from novices to professional sports people and world record holders.  You can find out more about what we do on our webpage. 

We have several opportunities for aspiring practitioners to join our team of Physiology professionals in delivering support to our Performance Programmes and commercial customers. The successful applicants will gain practical applied experience under the guidance of experienced, CASES accredited practitioners. During the placement there is an opportunity to build up a portfolio of Continued Professional Development (CPD) and practical expertise, enhancing their employability within physiology. 

The positions are: 

A: 2 x Part-Time MSc Placements with Triathlon and Cycling - combined with completing the MSc Physiology & Nutrition in Sport & Exercise at Loughborough University part-time over 2 years. 

B: 2 x Voluntary MSc roles with Athletics - combined with completing the MSc Physiology & Nutrition in Sport & Exercise at Loughborough University full-time over 1 year. 

C: 1 x Part-Time MSc Placement with Para Sport – combined with completing the MSc Physiology & Nutrition in Sport & Exercise at Loughborough University part-time over 2 years and working collaboratively with Loughborough Sport and the Centre for Para and Disability Sport Innovation (CPDSI), within SSEHS. 

More details about all of these roles are below, with the application process (one application for all roles) at the bottom. 

A: 2 x Part-Time MSc Placements with Triathlon and Cycling 

2 year part-time MSc placements, October 2026 – September 2028 

2 x Physiology Placement Roles (1 Cycling, 1 Triathlon) 

Year 1 

• Support 2nd year MSc placement student in the provision of physiology support to the University Triathlon/Cycling Performance Programme. 

• Assist with tasks such as performance testing, training load monitoring, environmental physiology projects and seasonal planning.   

• Develop good relationships with coaches and other staff within the sport, as well as other practitioners to enhance the provision of support 

• Contribute to development of educational resources for athletes and coaches 

• Support the work of the commercial arm of the service – assisting in the delivery of running and cycling physiology assessments with a wide range of customers, environmental chamber work and any other related project work. 

• Potential for ad-hoc projects with other Performance Sports programmes.  

• Take part in a structured CPD programme with the physiology placement team 

Year 2 

• Lead the delivery of physiology support to the University Triathlon/Cycling Performance Programme 

• Contribute to the whole triathlon/cycling performance planning process as part of the interdisciplinary team working with triathlon/cycling 

• Design and deliver the physiology element of support as laid out in the triathlon/cycling performance programme.  This will likely include elements such as: 

• Physiology testing, training load monitoring, environmental physiology projects, seasonal planning, bespoke support with individual athletes.   

• Develop good relationships with coaches and other staff within the sport, as well as other practitioners to enhance the provision of support 

• Contribute to mentoring year 1 MSc placement student 

• Contribute to other work of the service including the commercial service when appropriate, including the opportunity to undertake extra, paid work for the commercial service. 

• Take part in a structured CPD programme with the physiology staff team and contribute to the delivery of CPD to the 1st year placement students. 

Outcomes 

• Development of skills and experience in a CASES-accredited laboratory, overseen by CASES accredited physiologists 

• Opportunity to undertake CASES Supervised Experience if desired  

• Development of field-based physiology assessment and practice techniques 

• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment 

• Develop experience working with an interdisciplinary team of Sports Science and Medicine practitioners 

Benefits 

• You will receive a stipend for the duration of the two years, which will be based on meeting the programme fees for each year 

• A unique personal development plan, focused on clear aims and objectives with the goal of developing the Placement Physiologist into a competent practitioner 

• A variety of CPD opportunities across all Sports Science and Medicine disciplines 

It is expected that the Physiologist will use this opportunity: 

• To attend CASES Supervised Experience workshops if registered for SE 

• To attend and present at the annual CASES Student conference 

• To have regular reviews with the relevant leading practitioners 

• To actively engage in opportunities for development and in conjunction with the relevant lead practitioner, develop and follow a structured individualised CPD plan 

Time Commitment 

• The Placement Physiologist will be expected to commit a minimum of 21 hours per week to this role. These hours will be variable and unsociable at times.  You will be expected to communicate with your supervisor and any practitioners you are working with to ensure that your placement does not impact on your ability to attend lectures and other requirements of the MSc course. 

Person Specification: 

• This role is only open to students that have a place confirmed on the MSc Physiology & Nutrition of Sport & Exercise course at Loughborough University for 2026/2027academic year. Once the applicant is successful, they will be transferred onto the PT pathway. 

• Please note that in switching to the part-time route, you would not be eligible for any scholarships or bursaries which may have been agreed for full-time study.  Also changing to part-time may affect your student loan, and you may be eligible for Council Tax.  

• The applicant should have a clear desire to work in performance sport as an applied physiologist on completion of the placement.  Qualities we are looking for include excellent communication skills, a desire to learn and develop, and an ability to engage and integrate within a team of coaches, athletes and practitioners.  

B: 2 x Voluntary MSc roles with athletics 

2 x Voluntary Placements working with Loughborough Students Athletics Club  (Sprint & Para // Endurance) 

alongside full-time MSc Physiology & Nutrition of Sport & Exercise 

Starting October 2026 - Duration 1 year 

Location - Loughborough University 

Loughborough Students’ Athletics Club (LSAC) stands as the most decorated student athletics club in British history, having secured 75 of the last 80 British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Track and Field Championships. The club has been instrumental in developing world-class athletes, including Lord Sebastian Coe, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Paula Radcliffe, Steve Backley, Zak Skinner, Lisa Dobriskey, and Emily Diamond. Loughborough Students’ Athletics Club (LSAC) supports approximately 100 of its highest-achieving members each year through its Performance Programme. This programme offers access to elite training facilities and comprehensive support services, including coaching, strength and conditioning, physiotherapy, nutrition, performance lifestyle, biomechanics and physiology. 

These two placement opportunities are to provide physiology support to the: 

• Placement 1 - Sprint and Para  

• Placement 2 - Endurance. 

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE ACCEPTED A PLACE ON THE MSC IN PHYSIOLOGY & NUTRITION IN SPORT & EXERCISE FOR 2026 - 2027 

What would I be doing?  

• Assistance in the delivery of applied physiology support, including (but not exclusive to): 

• Lab- and field-based physiological assessments 

• Training load monitoring 

• Athlete education  

• Competition support (prior to and during) 

• Involvement in the sport’s planning processes 

• Work in an integrated manner with Loughborough’s practitioners (strength & conditioning, nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy, biomechanics and performance lifestyle) and performance coaches 

• Possible contribution to ad-hoc projects across other parts of the physiology team such as the Loughborough Sport commercial service 

What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Personalised Coach & Volunteer Academy (CVA) kit package (subsidised). 

• Access to the CVA’s Reward & Recognition scheme as a result of logging hours 

• Work and learn alongside experienced Sports Science and Medicine practitioners and elite coaching staff 

• Development of soft skills 

• Access to a comprehensive yearlong CPD programme 

• A bespoke personal development plan and mentorship from a member of the Loughborough Sport Physiology team 

• Exposure to a network of coaches & practitioners across the UK elite sport system 

What are Loughborough Sport looking for? 

Yes, a strong knowledge of physiology is important. But what we’re really looking for is: 

• Commitment – Maximise the placement opportunity and ensure our athletes get the best support possible 

• The ability to talk to and engage with people – coaches, athletes, colleagues 

• Willingness to commit to learning and upskilling on a daily basis 

• Attention to detail 

• Innovative thinking and a willingness to try things 

• A professional attitude and approach, respect for others 

Other requirements for the role: 

• Willing to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week to the role 

• Confirmed place on the MSc Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and Exercise course at Loughborough University for the 2026/2027 academic year 

• Available to attend athlete training sessions and competitions outside of normal office hours (evenings & occasional weekends) 

• A clear desire to work in performance sport as an applied Performance Physiologist on completion of the voluntary placement 

For informal enquiries, please contact Steve Harris (s.d.harris@lboro.ac.uk). 

C: 1 x Part-Time MSc Placement with Para Sport 

Para Sport MSc Physiology Placement 

Part Time MSc Placement (2 years) 

October 2026 - September 2028 

 For the 2026 intake, Loughborough Sport is pleased to offer one MSc Physiology Placement with a dedicated focus on Para Sport, delivered collaboratively between Loughborough Sport and the Centre for Para and Disability Sport Innovation (CPDSI), within SSEHS. 

This placement provides a structured, developmental pathway for an aspiring applied physiologist with a strong interest in Para sport, integrating academic, research and applied practice across laboratory and field environments. 

The role is aligned with the MSc Physiology & Nutrition in Sport & Exercise (part time) and is designed to support the progression from supervised practice in Year 1 to increased responsibility and applied leadership in Year 2. 

Location & Working Environment 

• The post holder will be primarily based within the Peter Harrison Physiology Laboratory, working alongside academic staff, Research Associates and PhD students within CPDSI. 

• A proportion of time will also be spent embedded within the Loughborough Sport Performance Sport environment, supporting training sessions, camps and competitions as required. 

• The placement will contribute to applied physiology support for: 

• Para Triathlon 

• Wheelchair Rugby 

• Para Athletics, Para swimming, Wheelchair basketball and tennis and other relevant University performance programmes 

Placement Structure & Responsibilities 

Year 1 - Foundation Year (Supported Practice) 

• The first year of the placement is designed as a foundation year, focusing on skill development, exposure and supported delivery within Para sport environments. 

• Key responsibilities will include: 

• Supporting Research Associates, PhD students and senior practitioners in the delivery of applied physiology support across Para sport programmes 

• Assisting with: 

•       Impairment specific laboratory and field based physiological testing 

•       Training load monitoring and data management 

•       Athlete education initiatives 

•       Environmental physiology and bespoke applied projects 

• Developing an understanding of Para sport classification, impairment considerations and their implications for physiology testing and training prescription 

• Supporting training sessions, camps and competitions where appropriate 

• Contributing to the translation of laboratory findings into practical, field-based performance solutions 

• Supporting interdisciplinary working with coaching, strength & conditioning, nutrition, physiotherapy, biomechanics and performance lifestyle staff 

• Participating in a structured CPD programme alongside the wider physiology placement team 

Year 1 provides the knowledge, skills and contextual understanding required to underpin increased responsibility in Year 2. 

Year 2 - Applied Delivery & Development 

In Year 2, the placement will progress towards greater autonomy and applied responsibility, while still operating within an appropriately supported environment. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Increased involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of applied physiology support for Para sport programmes 

• Leading elements of physiology support under supervision, including: 

• Impairment specific testing protocols 

• Training load monitoring and interpretation 

• Athlete education and engagement 

• Integration of laboratory data into practical performance recommendations 

• Working closely with academic staff to help bridge research, applied practice and practitioner development 

• Supporting the mentoring and development of Year 1 placement students where appropriate 

• Contributing to service development projects within Para sport physiology 

• Continued engagement with structured CPD and performance review processes 

Outcomes 

• Applied experience within a CASES accredited laboratory, overseen by CASES accredited physiologists 

• Opportunity to undertake CASES Supervised Experience (if registered) 

• Development of impairment specific testing and applied physiology skills 

• Experience working within Para sport performance systems 

• Exposure to interdisciplinary applied practice across sport science and medicine 

• Enhanced employability within Para and performance sport settings 

Time Commitment 

• The Placement Physiologist will be expected to commit a minimum of 21 hours per week. 

• Hours may be variable and include early mornings, evenings and occasional weekends. 

• The post holder will be expected to manage their placement commitments alongside MSc study requirements, in regular communication with supervisors. 

If you would like to speak to someone who has undertaken a similar role then please email Pippa Bailey (p.bailey@lboro.ac.uk)  

For more information on Para sports sport science support activities at Loughborough then contact Professor Vicky Tolfrey (v.l.tolfrey@lboro.ac.uk) or Dr Tom O’Brien (T.Obrien@lboro.ac.uk). See our website at https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/phc/ 

For more information about Para sport at Loughborough then contact Alasdair Donaldson (A.M.Donaldson@Lboro.ac.uk) see https://www.lboro.ac.uk/sport/para-sport/ 

Application Process 

To apply for any of the above the roles, please upload your CV with covering letter, explaining your experience within applied physiology/sports science and what you can bring to the role, and a 5 minute video (details below) to this one drive folder  

**PLEASE CLEARLY STATE IF YOU HAVE A PREFERENCE OF ROLE (1 YEAR OR 2 YEAR PLACEMENT, PARASPORT OR TRIATHLON/CYCLING/ATHLETICS).** 

As part of the application process, we would like you to produce an application video.   

It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions set out below.   

1. Tell us about yourself - introduce yourself and tell us why you want one of our roles.
2. Give us an example or two of things you have done that demonstrate you possess the relevant skills and qualities for a role with us.
3. Briefly explain, as if you are talking to an athlete (with no knowledge of sports science), the procedures and reasons for doing a VO2max test. 

The application process will close 5pm Monday 27th July 2026. Interviews (in person) will be held on Wednesday 19th August 2026. The placement will officially begin at the start of term. 

If you have any problems uploading your application, please send it via email/wetransfer to sportscienceservices@lboro.ac.uk 

Starting October 2026  

Location – Loughborough University 

Loughborough Performance Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners in elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 750 funded athletes, scholars and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop in a range of inter-disciplinary sports programmes. 

This is an opportunity for aspiring swimming coaches looking to gain valuable experience within a high-performance environment. This placement provides a unique opportunity to work with elite senior swimmers, develop coaching skills and contribute to the ongoing success of the world-renowned Loughborough University Swimming programme.  

The successful applicant will deliver coaching support across the team alongside studying part-time for an MSc in one of the following courses from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. They will gain practical applied coaching experience under the guidance of our coaching team and will also be provided with a mentoring programme. 

• Clinical Exercise Physiology 

• Exercise Rehabilitation 

• Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health 

• Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and Exercise 

• Psychology of Exercise Rehabilitation 

• Sport and Exercise Psychology 

• Sport Biomechanics 

• Sport Rehabilitation
   
• Strength and Conditioning 

Placement Responsibilities 

• Assist with delivery of coaching to the Loughborough Swimming High-Performance and Performance Development squads.  

• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of training for the HP and PD squads. 

• Assist with additional tasks and ad-hoc projects where required for the swimming programme including recruitment, test set monitoring, team logistics, team communication and performance tracking.  

• Develop strong relationships with coaches, the Inter-Disciplinary Team, our programme co-ordinator and other staff within Loughborough Swimming and Loughborough Sport. 

• Attend Coaches meetings, IDT meetings, Loughborough Sport meetings and any other meetings as required. 

• Attend competitions and training camps as required. 

• Act as a lead for tapping support for VI athletes. 

• Act as a supporting coach with direct responsibility for para-athletes within sessions. 

• Link with Aquatics GB on national camps for CPD opportunities as required. 

Placement Outcomes 

• Development of skills and experience in an elite senior swimming programme. 

• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment. 

• Mentorship from experienced high-performance coaches. 

• Opportunity to develop professional networks within UK swimming.  

• Access to world-class training facilities at Loughborough University.  

• Potential for career progression within competitive swimming coaching.  

• Develop experience working with an inter-disciplinary team of Sports Science and Medicine practitioners. 

• Develop experience working with and supporting para-athletes. 

Benefits 

• Stipend of £6850 per annum, to support you to undertake the placement whilst studying. 

• A unique personal development plan, focused on clear aims and objectives.  

• A variety of CPD opportunities  

Time Commitment 

The placement student will be expected to commit a maximum of 25 hours per week across the full year (September – August) to this role and these hours will be balanced alongside the part-time studies of your MSc course. These hours will be variable and unsociable at times. 

What are we looking for? 

• This role is only open to students who meet the relevant criteria for the MSc (from the list above) at Loughborough University for the 2026/2027 academic year. Once the applicant is successful, they will be transferred onto the part-time pathway. 

• The behaviours that we strive for within the placement are high levels of passion, excellent organisation and the ability to engage and integrate within a team of coaches, athletes and practitioners. 

• Students studying on a Tier 4 visa are unfortunately not eligible for this opportunity. 

How can I apply? 

As part of the application process, we would like you to submit your current CV. Please also provide the details of at least one referee that we can contact.  

The application process will close Thursday 20th August. Please upload your CV to the shared folder using the link below. 

Please submit your CV via the link bow.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on commencing Thursday 3rd September. 

The start date of the placement is late September 2026, aligned with the start of the master's course, on agreement with the programme. 

Please send any informal enquiries to performanceswimcoach@lboro.ac.uk.