CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO OUR OPPORTUNITIES
- Registered Northumbria students can apply through the link. Please note you will need to create a student account in order to view the roles and make your application
- If you are a prospective student and you are interested in applying, please contact sportvolunteering@northumbria.ac.uk to find out more information
- For any questions please contact sportvolunteering@northumbria.ac.uk
Benefits of Northumbria Sport Volunteering, Internships & Placements:
- Mentoring with Northumbria Sport staff
- Certification through the Workforce Academy Recognition Scheme
- Opportunity to apply for £200 Sport Development Bursary
- First Aid, Safeguarding, and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training (role dependent)
- CPD courses accredited by CIMPSA
- Northumbria Sport Employability Training
- Northumbria Sport kit
PAID INTERNSHIPS
Northumbria Sport offer a wide variety of term-time internships to enrich your university experience alongside your degree.
- Weekly hours October to March
- Weekly pay
- Access to many additional benefits listed below
Internship Roles Available 2026-2027:
Sport Coaching:
- Just PLAY Coach Intern
- Multi-Sport Kids Camp Coach Intern
Sport Development:
- Intramural Football Intern
- Intramural Basketball Intern
- Intramural Netball Intern
Media and Marketing:
- Sport Marketing Intern
- Sport Photography Intern
- Sport Videography Intern
- Graphic Design Intern
PLACEMENTS
- A wide variety of placements, which can be used as an academic placement for your course
- Start dates range throughout the year
- If you do not require a placement for your course, placements can be done as voluntary
Placement Roles Available 2026-2027:
Coaching:
- BUCS Football Coach
Performance Services:
- Pitch Side First Aid
- Performance Analysis (Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Rugby Union or Rugby League)
- Strength & Conditioning
- Clean Sport Ambassador
- Newcastle Thunder Physiotherapy
Sport Development:
- Women in Sport Ambassador
- Women in Sport Event Assistant
- Inclusive Sport Ambassador
- BUCS Administrator
- Active Wellbeing Activator
- Intramural Tournament Coordinator
Sport Events
- Sports Fair Event Assistant
- Varsity Event Assistant
- Sports Ball Event Assistant
- External Sports Competition Events Assistant
Marketing & Media:
- Photography
- Videography
- Sport Journalism
- Sport Programme Marketing Assistant
- Newcastle Thunder Videography
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer Roles Available 2026-2027:
Sport Club Committees:
- President
- Captain
- Competitions Secretary
- Communications Officer
- Kit Secretary
Sport Club Coaching:
- Lead Coach
- Assistant Coach
External Volunteering:
- BUCS Women's Leadership Programme
Volunteer Zambia (International):
- Netball Development Officer
- Basketball Development Officer
- Women's Football Development Officer
- Media, Marketing & Communications Officer
- Duke of Edinburgh Officer
BUCS & FA Emerging Club Leadership Programme:
- Media & Marketing Officer
- Fundraising & Sponsorship Officer
- Community Engagement Officer
- Fan Experience Officer
- Facilities Officer
- Operations Officer
Other:
- Higher Education Volleyball Officer
- Student Sport Leadership
