We have an exciting opportunity for a NFL Academy Linebacker Coach to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Loughborough 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 (US High School equivalent), 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.

Since its launch in the 2019-20 academic year, the NFL Academy has successfully placed over 50 student-athletes into NCAA programmes, including 35 signees over the 2023 - 2025 signing periods.

We are seeking to appoint an NFL Academy Linebacker Coach to provide a high-quality player development programme.

This role will include working within a multi-disciplinary team and will include working with players for a range of on and off-field activity. The role also includes preparing for, and attending, a range of fixtures, both in the UK and overseas and working with players to develop their onward recruitment pathway.

Responsibilities of this role include;

• To coach all student-athletes at the Linebacker position in the Academy to a high standard
• On-site coaching in games and practices, including organisation and implementation of daily practices
• Collaborate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team of Performance Support, Academic and Welfare staff across all aspects of the Academy
• Support student-athletes in their recruitment process to advance to higher education institutions with the awareness of NFL Academy KPI’s

What we are looking for;

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Extensive coaching experience in American Football
• Demonstrated your ability to recruit, 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

Loughborough College Group is formed of two merged Colleges, Loughborough College and SMB Group, with campuses across North Leicestershire. We have a vast curriculum across campuses offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• On-site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well-being hours
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

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, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support 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 Group. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College Group. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campuses of Loughborough College Group.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you require any support to apply for this job, please email [email protected]