University of Brighton Table Tennis Coach

University of Brighton Table Tennis Coach

Type of opportunity: From mid-September 2026 to April 2027 for teams in weekly BUCS competition or June 2027 for those competing in one off events.
Hours: Tuesday 17:00-18:30 (TBC); Friday 18:00-19:30 (TBC); Wednesday BUCS fixtures
Salary: £15-34 per hour depending on qualifications

We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated coaches to join our team. As a coach with Sport Brighton, you will engage, develop, and inspire students helping them achieve success both on and off the table.

Rates of pay vary between £15-£34 per hour depending on qualifications. Coaches should be qualified at the Coach/Level 2 or higher. Coaching Assistant/Level 1 will be considered if the candidate also has notable experience within the sport.

Coaching roles will commence mid-September 2026 and finish in April 2027 for teams in weekly BUCS competition, or June 2027 for those competing in one off events. Due to facility upgrades dates and times of training are correct at time of posting but are subject to change. We may also consider moving days/time to suit candidates' needs.

Table Tennis Coach (Falmer)

• Weekly training sessions likely Tuesday 17:00-18:30 and Friday 18:00-19:30
• Training and fixtures are at the University of Brighton, Falmer Campus
• Coach/Level 2 Coaching Desired

Benefits and support

• Competitive pay for weekly training session(s) and for fixtures/ agreed competitions
• Complimentary gym membership during your coaching period
• University of Brighton coaching clothing
• Regular meetings with team committee members and Sport Brighton staff to ensure club and coach's needs are met
• Opportunities for professional development and training course support

Coaches play a crucial role in the development of any sport and in the lives of the performers they coach. Good coaches ensure participants have positive experiences and are therefore likely to continue in their sport and achieve their potential.

As a coach, we expect you to facilitate and contribute towards the growth and development of both individual participants and collective teams. We expect you to put the students at the heart of everything you to do maximise their enjoyment, participation, and development.

We expect coaches to deliver sport specific sessions, which meet the needs of those student athletes participating in club sessions. In accordance with Sport England, BUCS & NGB guidelines, we expect coaches to plan, implement, analyse, and revise suitable coaching programmes.

Specific Responsibilities may include:

• Plan and lead weekly sessions that are appropriate for all individuals and the environment
• Lead team selection and attend competitive fixtures to support the team
• Support individual player development through a range of coaching styles and feedback mechanisms that meet the needs of the student athletes
• Contribute to a positive coaching culture within Sport Brighton
• Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Best Practice and Wellbeing in line with Sport Brighton guidelines
• Work with a student committee, other coaches, and Sport Brighton to create an accessible and inclusive environment
• To play a key role as a Sport Brighton member of staff, to actively support departmental goals and support students to understand the value of sport at university

There may be additional responsibilities included, however, this will be communicated to you prior to the start of your role.

Application Deadline: 14/08/2026 5:00 pm