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 stuednt 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
Paid Internships
Northumbria Sport offer a wide variety of term-time internships to enrich your university experience alongside your degree.
- Internships start October and run until March
- Set hours per week
- Weekly pay
- Access to many additional benefits listed below
Benefits of Northumbria Sport Internships:
- Mentoring with Northumbria Sport staff
- Certification through the Volunteering, Internships & Placements 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
Internship Roles for 2025-2026:
Sport Coaching:
- Just PLAY Coach Intern
- Multi-Sport Kids Camp Coach Intern
Performance Services:
- Strength and Conditioning Intern
- Performance Analysis Intern
- First Aid Intern
Sport Development:
- BUCS Sport Management Intern
- Intramural Football Intern
Media and Marketing:
- Sport Marketing Intern
- Sport Photography Intern
- Sport Videography Intern
- Graphic Design Intern
Placements
- A wide variety of short-term placements, which can be used as an academic placement for your course
- Start dates range througout the year
- If you do not require a placement for your course, placements can be done as a volunteer
- Access to additional benefits listed below
Benefits of Northumbria Sport Placements:
- Mentoring with Northumbria Sport staff
- Certification through the Volunteering, Internships & Placements Recognition Scheme
- Opportunity to apply for £200 Sport Development Bursary
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training
- CPD courses accredited by CIMPSA
- Northumbria Sport Employability Training
Placement Opportunities 2025-2026:
Sports Coaching:
- BUCS Football Coach
- BUCS Rugby Union Coach
- BUCS Rugby League Coach
- BUCS Basketball Coach
- BUCS Volleyball Coach
- Kids Camp Coach Easter or Summer
Performance Services:
- Clean Sport Ambassador
Sport Development:
- Women in Sport Audit Assistant
- Women in Sport Event Assistant
- Annual Events Assistant
- Inclusive Sport Programme Assistant
Sports Events:
- Sports Fair Event Assistant
- Varsity Event Assistant
- Sports Ball Event Assistant
- Intramural Tournament Coordinator
- External Sports Competition Events Assistant
Marketing & Media:
- Sport Programme Marketing Assistant
Volunteering
- Wide range of opportunities including international volunteering
- Access to additional benefits listed below
Benefits of Northumbria Sport Volunteering:
- Mentoring with Northumbria Sport staff
- Certification through the Volunteering, Internships & Placements Recognition Scheme
- Opportunity to apply for £200 Sport Development Bursary
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training
- CPD courses accredited by CIMPSA
- Northumbria Sport Employability Training
Volunteering Opportunities 2025-2026:
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
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