NFL Academy Defensive Backs Coach; FTC

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an NFL Academy Defensive Backs 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.

• To coach all student-athletes at the Defensive Back position in the Academy to a high standard
• Prepare film breakdown and analysis, and present analysis to team members
• On-site coaching in games and practices, including organisation and implementation of daily practices
• Prepare for, and attending, a range of fixtures, both in the UK and overseas

• To possess a recognised American Football Technical coaching certificates
• Have experience coaching American Football in a successful programme
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Have experience in recruitment of athletes into a programme and existing external network for onward pathways

We have an exciting opportunity for a Defensive Backs Coach to join the NFL Academy at Loughborough College Group, based at Loughborough College. This is a fixed term position due to last till 31st July 2027.

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 40 student-athletes into NCAA programmes, including 19 signees over the 2023 and 2025 signing periods. Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. 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:

• 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.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the Gov website. Please note right to work checks will be completed when the job is offered.

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.