Join the team

If you are interested in helping our community to get more active, then we would love for you to get involved.

About

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

UoM Sport Club Women's Lacrosse 2nd Team Coach

UoM Sport Women’s Lacrosse Club are looking for a coach to support their 2nd Team

The post holder will deliver quality coaching, management, organising, delivering and monitoring performance to the University of Manchester’s Lacrosse Club and increase their performance in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). This role will be responsible for the coaching and management of the representative level players within the club.

See attached Women’s Lacrosse 2nd team Coach 2024 25 Role description Lax Womens 2s Coach Job Description 24 – particulars and criteria

Apply with CV and covering letter of how you meet the criteria to ellen.stephenson@manchester.ac.uk

Applications close : 9th August 2024

Interviews week beginning: 12th August 2024

 

 

Tennis Development Coordinator (16hrs per week £12p/hr)

UoM Sport are looking for energetic tennis enthusiasts to assist the Recreational Sport Coordinator with development and growth of the University Tennis, Padel and Pickleball offers for the academic year.

The role will work with the UoM Sport participation team to develop new tennis sessions and recreational league to increase participation. It will work directly with UoM social tennis club and team to oversee coaching, ensuring there is a consistent approach to delivery and development of players. Working with the LTA and wider stakeholders the role will be responsible for overseeing the development of a full tennis pathway (including Padel, Pickleball and Cardio Tennis), as well as supporting workforce development opportunities. The role is open to Postgraduates, or recent Graduates (within 18 months).

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 outlines how you meet the Person Specification, and an up to date CV. Applications are open to current Postgraduate or Masters students at The University of Manchester and any recent graduates (within 18 months). Applications close at 12pm on 17th July 2024.

Tennis Development Coordinator job description 

UoM Sport Club Women's Rugby League Coach

UoM Sport Women’s Rugby League Club are looking for a passionate and committed coach for the new season 2024 /25

See attached   Rugby League Womens Coach 2024 25 Role description for all particulars and criteria

Applications close Monday 10th June 2024

Interviews week beginning 1st July 2024

UoM Sport Club Futsal Coach

UoM Sport Futsal Club are looking for a coach to support their Men’s 1st Team.

The post holder will deliver quality coaching, management, organising, delivering and monitoring performance to the University of Manchester’s Futsal Club and increase their performance in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). This role will be responsible for the coaching and management of the performance level players within the club

See attached Futsal Coach 2024 25 Role description –  Futsal coach 2024 25particulars and criteria

Apply with CV and covering letter of how you meet the criteria to ellen.stephenson@manchester.ac.uk

Applications close EXTENED to 7th July 

Interviews week beginning 15 th July 2024

 

 

UoM Sport Club Badminton Doubles Coach

UoM Sport Badminton Club are looking for a new Doubles coach for the coming season 

The post holder will deliver quality coaching, management, organising, delivering and monitoring performance to the University of Manchester’s Badminton Club and increase their performance in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). This role will primarily be responsible for the coaching and management of the Doubles players at performance level ‘ACHIEVE’ within the club.

See attached Badminton Doubles Coach 2024 25 Role description –  Badminton Doubles Coach Job Description particulars and criteria

Apply with CV and covering letter of how you meet the criteria to ellen.stephenson@manchester.ac.uk

Applications close Sunday 30th June

Interviews week beginning 8th July 2024

 

 

UoM Sport Club Rowing Coach

UoM Sport Rowing club as looking for coaches for their Male and female senior Rowing squads who represent the university if BUCS and national competitions. 

The post holder will deliver coaching to the UoM Senior rowing teams. The role will oversee the development, selection and performance of crews. We are looking for a coach who can build and develop processes and improvement in rowing performance.

We are looking for two coaches at this level – one for the male crews and one for the female crews. Each group will consist of around 20 athletes.

See attached Rowing Coach 2024 25 Role description –   Rowing Coach 2024 25  particulars and criteria

Apply with CV and covering letter of how you meet the criteria to ellen.stephenson@manchester.ac.uk

Applications close 7th July 2024

Interviews week beginning 15th July 2024

 

 

League Coordinators (5hrs per week £12p/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 31st May 2024.

Campus Sport League Coordinator role description 

Senior Sport Assistant

The University is looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to supervise and coordinate the daily operation of the University’s sport facilities at the Armitage Sports Centre. Facilities include sports halls, gym, dance studio, squash courts and extensive outdoor synthetic and grass pitches.

Applicants must have experience of key holding responsibilities in sport facilities and coordinating services within indoor and outdoor venues.

Responsibilities within the role include supervising a team of sports centre assistants, sports ground maintenance, setting up and dismantling equipment, administering first aid, daily upkeep of all public areas and delivering excellent customer service to all users. Effective communication, attention to detail and customer care skills are essential to provide a welcoming and friendly environment.

We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic and engaging individual to join UoM Sport to support our students and staff being more physically active in our programmes and facilities.

Applicants should possess a recognised qualification in Sports Leadership, fitness instruction and / or grounds maintenance to a minimum level of NVQ level 3 or equivalent is desirable.

Applicants will be required to work on a fixed shift pattern which includes daytime evenings and weekends and include key holder responsibilities.

Further details about the role and how to apply can be found here

Casual Sports Centre Assistant (£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 facility and hold a current NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in sport, leisure or recreation studies.

Interested candidates should send a current CV and covering expression of interest letter to armitagecentre@manchester.ac.uk.

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.

Sporticipate Coordinators (8hrs per week £12p/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 31st May 2024.

Sport Coordinator role description