Course Leader and Senior Lecturer - Coaching & Performance Management

* Job Title - Course Leader and Senior Lecturer - Coaching & Performance Management
* Salary - Competitive
* Location - London
* Contract Type - Full Time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Coaching & Performance Management to join a forward thinking Higher Education provider in London. This is an exciting opportunity for an academic leader with expertise in coaching, performance, sport science, psychology, esports performance, or related applied disciplines to shape and lead an innovative, industry aligned programme.

The Organisation

The Higher Education provider we are recruiting for is committed to delivering a modern, practice led educational experience that prepares students for careers within the rapidly evolving performance and esports industries. With a strong focus on innovation, inclusivity, and student success, the institution combines academic excellence with real world industry engagement to create an outstanding learning environment.

Role Responsibilities

* Lead the strategic and operational management of the Coaching & Performance Management programmes.
* Deliver engaging and high quality teaching across coaching, performance management, athlete development, psychology, analytics, and related subjects.
* Develop innovative, industry aligned curriculum content and applied learning opportunities.
* Supervise student projects, applied coaching practice, and performance analysis work.
* Ensure compliance with academic regulations, quality assurance processes, and external benchmarks.
* Lead programme reviews, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Support student engagement, retention, progression, and employability outcomes.
* Build strong relationships with coaching organisations, esports and sport clubs, analytics providers, and industry professionals.
* Lead programme team meetings and coordinate academic delivery across the programme area.
* Coach, mentor, and support the professional development of academic staff.
* Contribute to research, scholarly activity, and industry focused projects relevant to coaching and performance management.
* Represent the programme at recruitment events, open days, and external engagement activities.

Essential Requirements

* Proven programme leadership experience within Higher Education or a professional training environment.
* Strong academic or professional background in coaching, performance management, sport science, esports performance, psychology, or related disciplines.
* Experience teaching within Higher Education or equivalent environments.
* Understanding of curriculum design, assessment practices, and academic quality assurance.
* Experience leading or coordinating academic delivery or applied practice teams.
* Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
* Commitment to inclusive teaching and delivering an exceptional student experience.
* Ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff members.

Desirable Requirements

* Master's degree or equivalent professional experience.
* Experience working within OfS regulated environments or HE quality frameworks.
* Industry experience in coaching, athlete development, performance analysis, or applied performance settings.
* Experience supervising applied projects or reflective portfolios.
* Familiarity with performance analysis software, coaching platforms, or data analytics tools.

Benefits

* Opportunity to work within a growing and innovative higher education environment.
* Industry focused and collaborative working culture.
* Professional development and CPD opportunities.
* Opportunity to shape and lead a unique programme within an emerging sector.
* Supportive and inclusive academic environment.

Additional Information

* Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for events and industry engagement activities.
* This role requires onsite presence for teaching, student support, and programme leadership responsibilities.

Don't wait, apply today and become part of an exciting institution shaping the future of performance and esports education.

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