All our coaching/officials vacancies will be posted here when they become available. This will include full and part time roles as well as casual hours.
Part Time Sports Coaches
We are currently reviewing our coaching provision for the upcoming 2026/27 season, and will update this page with any new coaching vacancies that become available.
Current vacancies:
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Athletics – We are seeking a distance coach to deliver to our growing Athletics Club. Student members regularly participate in local competitions and work towards the BUCS Athletics and Cross Country Championships. Regular training will be taking place at Churchill Track in Monkseaton.
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Cricket – We are seeking a cricket coach to help deliver to our Men's and Women's Indoor cricket teams ahead of them competing within the BUCS Indoor Cricket Leagues. Training will take place once a week from October to December 2026, provisionally at South Northumberland Cricket Club.
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Football – We have opportunities for experienced Football coaches within our large Football programme. Please get in touch if you are interested in delivering Football coaching predominantly at Coach Lane (NE7 7XA). All enquiries for Football Coaching opportunities should be directed to our Head of Football Michael.Havelock@northumbria.ac.uk
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Hockey – We are seeking a local Hockey Coach to support delivery within our growing Hockey programme. The club regularly train out of Coach Lane (NE7 7XA).
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Judo – We are seeking a level 2 coach to deliver to our growing Judo Club. The club enjoy 2 training sessions per week, here in Sport Central (NE1 8ST). Student members regularly participate in local competitions and work towards the BUCS Judo Championships.
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Netball – We have an opportunity for a level 2 Netball coach to support our large Netball programme. Please get in touch if you are interested in delivering Netball coaching on Monday evenings and early Friday mornings. Availability to coach at fixtures is preferred if possible, and travel is provided. All enquiries for Netball Coaching opportunities should be directed to our Head of Netball jade.a.featherstone@northumbria.ac.uk
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Rugby Union – We are seeking level 2 coaches to support with our Men's 1st team and Women's 1st team. Support at BUCS fixtures on Wednesdays preferred but not compulsory. If interested, please email our Performance Sport Manager Tom Robinson on thomas.robinson@northumbria.ac.uk
We usually seek Level 2 qualified coaches where possible within our programme, however a Level 1 qualified coach who is willing to work towards a Level 2 during the 2026/27 season may also be considered. All coaches must also hold a current first aid qualification - if not currently held coach must agree to attend one of our in house First Aid Courses ahead fo the season starting in September.
To view the our Sports Coach role description in detail, please click the link: Sports Coach Role Description
If you would like to find out more information on the roles that may be available, or you wish to a find out any additional information on our programmes, please send an email to Daisy Gillie (daisy.gillie@northumbria.ac.uk)
