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UoM Sport supports the University of Manchester community get more active.
We have a range of paid and voluntary opportunities to contribute to the health and wellbeing of everyone at Manchester. There are opportunities to get involved with all year round.
The university advertises roles on the main university jobs page in addition to information on our site with further information on how to apply.
Current roles
Sport Coordinator - Health, Fitness and Wellbeing ( G5 within the Participation Team)
The University of Manchester’s Sport Department, UoM Sport, is recruiting a full time Sport Development Coordinator to oversee our Health, Fitness and Wellbeing programmes.
Applications are via the UoM portal
The successful candidate will coordinate the delivery of our University wide participation programmes and initiatives, with the aim of increasing engagement and improving the physical and mental health of staff, students, and the wider UoM community.
The role will work alongside the department’s wider Health and Fitness team to coordinate and deliver our Active Manchester gym and fitness programme. The role will also work closely with the Universities wellbeing services to increase staff engagement, supporting the development of a Staff Sport Network, as well as linking with wider support services to support the delivery of an impactful exercise referral scheme.
The successful candidate will also oversee the Sport Participation Intern and where appropriate contracted Fitness Instructors responsible for delivering health, fitness and wellbeing programmes. The role also requires a fitness/group exercise instructor qualification to support ongoing delivery.
We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic and engaging individual who has substantial experience in delivering entry-level participation programmes including, health, fitness and wellbeing.
For particulars and how to apply see here
Deadline for applications : Wednesday 9th July 2025
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 23rd July 2025
LTA University Tennis Coordinator (16hrs per week £12.66p/hr) Postgard only 2025/26
UoM Sport are looking for an organised and proactive Post Graduate student to take up the role of LTA Tennis Coordinator at the University of Manchester for the 2025/26 academic year. ( The role run from August to July)
The main responsibility of this role is to develop and nurture community links, by coordinating the building and upskilling of the tennis workforce with the UoM Club. You will be an integral support to the UoM Tennis club and their activities both on and off the field of play with support from the Sport Participation Officer.
If you would like an informal discussion about this post please email ellen.stephenson@manchester.ac.uk
To apply please submit a cover letter, which states how you meet the specifications on the Tennis Development Coordinator Role Advert details June 2025 and an up to date CV. Applications are open to Post Grad students ONLY.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday 3 July, 2025
Futsal coach Men's 1st team UoM Sport Club
The UoM Men’s Futsal club are looking for an engaging and enthusiastic coach who will be able build on the team’s successful season in 2024/25 when they have been promoted to Division 1 in BUCS.
The full details on the role and criteria can be seen in the Futsal Job Description
Enquiries about the role and applications containing Cv and details of how you meet the role criteria, should be sent to Representative Sport Coordinator – Miara.pipe@manchester.ac.uk
Closing date for applications Midnight 11th July 2025
Fencing coach (Mixed) UoM Sport Club
The UoM Fencing Club are looking for a skilled and inspiring coach to for the coming academic year September 2025 – May 2026.
The post holder will deliver quality coaching, management, organising, delivering and monitoring performance to the University of Manchester’s Fencing Club. This role will be responsible for the coaching and management of the Team Manchester (Representative Sport) players within the club.
The full details on the role and criteria can be seen in the Fencing Job Description
Enquiries about the role and applications containing Cv and details of how you meet the role criteria, should be sent to Representative Sport Coordinator – Miara.pipe@manchester.ac.uk
Closing date for applications Midnight 18th July 2025
Waterpolo coach Men's 1st team UoM Sport Club
UoM Sport Men’s Waterpolo club are looking to recruit an new coach for the 1st Team who are part of our Team Manchester – Representative sport programme.
The team trains two times a week at the Manchester Aquatics Centre and play 10-14 league/Cup/Varsity fixtures between September and March.
The full details on the role and criteria can be seen in the Waterpolo Job Description
Enquiries about the role and applications containing Cv and details of how you meet the role criteria, should be sent to Representative Sport Coordinator – Miara.pipe@manchester.ac.uk
Closing date for applications Midnight 18th July 2025
Volleyball coach Men's 1 and Volleyball coach Men's 2s - UoM Sport Club
The UoM Volleyball club are looking for two coaches – one for each of their two Representative sports teams who are part of our Team Manchester Programme. We are looking for engaging and enthusiastic coaches who will be able regalvanise the teams to look to achieve some of the success of previous year.
The full details on the roles and criteria can be seen in the Volleyball (M1s) Job Description Volleyball (M2s) Job Description
Enquiries about the role and applications containing Cv and covering letter detailing how you meet the role criteria, should be sent to Representative Sport Coordinator – Miara.pipe@manchester.ac.uk
Closing date for applications Midnight 18th July 2025
Rugby League coach for Men's 1st team UoM Sport Club
The UoM Men’s Rugby League club are looking for a committed and enthusiastic coach who will be able build an engaged group of players into a team with continued success.
The full details on the role and criteria can be seen in the Rugby League mens Job Description
Enquiries about the role and applications containing Cv and details of how you meet the role criteria, should be sent to Representative Sport Coordinator – Miara.pipe@manchester.ac.uk
Closing date for applications Midnight 11th July 2025
25/26 Sporticipate Coordinators (8hrs per week £12.66p/hr)
UoM Sport are looking for energetic sport enthusiasts to assist the Recreational Sport Coordinator with running the participation sport programme (Sporticipate) for the academic year.
The main responsibility of this role is to manage and maintain the participation sport programme throughout the academic year as the representative from UoM Sport, with support from the Recreational Sport Coordinator.
If you would like an informal discussion about this post or an application pack containing main duties and person specification please email andrew.ellison@manchester.ac.uk .
To apply please submit a cover letter, which clearly specifies the sport/league you wish to coordinate and how you meet the Person Specification, and an up to date CV. Applications are open to current students at The University of Manchester. Applications close at 12pm on 30th May 2025.
25/26 League Coordinators (5hrs per week £12.66p/hr)
UoM Sport are looking for energetic sports enthusiasts to assist the Recreational Sport Coordinator with running the Campus Sport programme for the academic year.
League coordinator positions are available in the following sports:
- Men’s Football – Wythenshawe Sports Ground, Wednesday afternoon
- Men’s Basketball – Sugden Sports Centre, Sunday afternoon
- Men’s Rugby Union – Armitage Sports Centre/Platt Lane Sports Complex, Wednesday evening
- Men’s Futsal – Sugden Sports Centre, Sunday afternoon
- Women’s Netball – Sugden Sports Centre, Tuesday and Wednesday evening
- Women’s Football – Armitage Sports Centre, Thursday evening
- Mixed Hockey – Armitage Sports Centre, Sunday evening
The main responsibility of these roles is to manage and maintain the designated Campus Sport league on each of the fixture dates throughout the academic year as the representative from UoM Sport.
If you would like an informal discussion about this post or an application pack containing main duties and person specification please email andrew.ellison@manchester.ac.uk .
To apply please submit a cover letter, which clearly specifies the sport/league you wish to coordinate and how you meet the Person Specification, and an up to date CV. Applications are open to current students at The University of Manchester. Applications close at 12pm on 30th May 2025.
Casual Fitness Instructor (£12 ph)
UoM Sport Operations are seeking interested candidates for casual work at the Armitage Sports Centre on the Fallowfield Campus.
You must be experienced in working in a busy sport / leisure / fitness facility and hold a current NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Fitness Instruction. REPS/CIMSPA membership is also desirable.
Interested candidates should send a current CV and covering expression of interest letter to armitagecentre@manchester.ac.uk.
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