Job and volunteer opportunities

Sport Brighton provides a variety of paid and volunteer opportunities in its sporting programmes. Some are geared towards students looking for part time jobs to fit around their study, others are specialist roles within the department. Jobs within our core Sport Brighton team are advertised on the main jobs pages.

Student opportunities

Work in our facilities

Our Recreation Assistants assist the full-time staff in making sure all the departments’ services, objectives and goals are fulfilled. This includes a variety of duties such as lifeguarding poolside, front of house services, cleaning, and set up/down equipment. Successful candidates will be the face of the organisation, so we are looking for candidates that display a high level of professionalism along with excellent customer service skills.

Benefits and support

All Sport Brighton staff receive free membership of the facilities which includes use of the gym, access to classes and open swimming sessions.

Successful candidates will be supported by the operations team on an ongoing basis with training provided monthly by the team.

Enquiries 

It is a requirement for casual rec assistants to hold a valid NPLQ Qualification to work at Sport Brighton. 

To register your interest please send a covering letter and CV of relevant experience to: d.colley2@brighton.ac.uk

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Performance sport opportunities

If you are interested in building CPD in the world of performance sport then Sport Brighton has a number of both paid and volunteer opportunities. Contact us if you would like to be involved in: 

  • Performance analysis
  • Sports physiotherapy, recovery and taping
  • First aid delivery
  • Strength and conditioning support
  • Testing 

Email Daniel d.fatomide@brighton.ac.uk if you are interested in getting involved in our performance programme. 

Student sports testing

Officiating

If you have an existing sports officiating qualification then there are opportinities to get paid whilst you are studying with us. Whether you are a football referee willing to referee our Campus League programme or a basketball table official willing to assist at BUCS fixtures. We often require officials in Netball, Basketball, Hockey, Cricket, Volleyball and  Football.

Students interested in becoming qualified football referees will receive subsidised training costs through Sport Brighton (in return for refereeing 6 in-kind Campus League fixtures), and £15 per fixture once qualified.

For more information or to register yourself on the programme please contact the Sport Participation team by e-mail: studentsports@brighton.ac.uk

  • Name
  • Contact details
  • Course
  • Year of Study
  • Campus
  • Qualification
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Social media and marketing

Interested in boosting your portfolio? We have a number of volunteer and potential paid roles. In return we can offer mentoring, Sport Brighton perks like gym membership and Panthers kit.

Sport Brighton needs assitance in the following areas: 

  • Videography
  • Photography
  • Social media vlog/ reel contributor
  • Graphics

If this is of interest then contact Michelle: M.F.Page@brighton.ac.uk

Content creator

Sports coaching vacancies

About

Sport Brighton is the University of Brighton's sport and physical activity services offering a wide range of programmes. With over 35 student sport clubs competing in the British Universities and Colleges sport (BUCS) leagues and events as well as other national and local competitions, we are dedicated to promoting excellence in University Sport.

Coaching

We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated coaches to join our team. As a coach with Sport Brighton, you will engage, develop and inspire students helping them achieve success both on and off the field.

Benefits and support

  • Competitive pay for weekly training session(s) and for fixtures/ agreed competitions (£15-£34 per hour depending on qualifications).
  • Complimentary gym membership during your coaching period
  • University of Brighton coaching clothing
  • Regular meetings with team committee members and Sport Brighton staff to ensure club and coach's needs are met
  • Opportunities for professional development and training course support.

Eligibility

Coaches should be qualified at the Level 2 or higher Coaching Award in their sport. Level 1s will be considered if the candidate also has notable experience where National Governing Bodies of that sport allow.

 

Apply now - email your coaching CV

American Football

American Football Head Coach (Falmer)

  • Weekly training sessions
  • Likely to be Tuesday 20:00-22:00.
  • Likely to be Thursday 18:00-19:30
  • Likely to be Sunday 12:00-17:00.
  • 31 Weeks – Term time only.
  • Sunday BUCS fixtures.
  • Training and fixtures are at the University of Brighton, Falmer Campus.

We expect coaches to deliver sport specific sessions, which meet the needs of those student athletes participating in club sessions. In accordance with Sport England, BUCS & NGB guidelines, we expect coaches to plan, implement, analyse and revise suitable coaching programmes.

Specific Responsibilities may include:

  • Plan and lead weekly sessions that are appropriate for all individuals and the environment.
  • Lead team selection and attend competitive fixtures to support the team.
  • Support individual player development through a range of coaching styles and feedback mechanisms that meet the needs of the student athletes.
  • Contribute to a positive coaching culture within Sport Brighton.
  • Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Best Practice and Wellbeing in line with Sport Brighton guidelines.
  • Work with a student committee, other coaches and Sport Brighton to create an accessible and inclusive environment.
  • To play a key role as a Sport Brighton member of staff, to actively support departmental goals and support students to understand the value of sport at university.
American Football

Baseball

Baseball Coach (Falmer)

  • Weekly training sessions
  • Likely to be Tuesday 20:30-22:00.
  • Sunday BUCS Fixtures.
  • Training and fixtures are at the University of Brighton, Falmer Campus. 

We expect coaches to deliver sport specific sessions, which meet the needs of those student athletes participating in club sessions. In accordance with Sport England, BUCS & NGB guidelines, we expect coaches to plan, implement, analyse and revise suitable coaching programmes.

Specific Responsibilities may include:

  • Plan and lead weekly sessions that are appropriate for all individuals and the environment.
  • Lead team selection and attend competitive fixtures to support the team.
  • Support individual player development through a range of coaching styles and feedback mechanisms that meet the needs of the student athletes.
  • Contribute to a positive coaching culture within Sport Brighton.
  • Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Best Practice and Wellbeing in line with Sport Brighton guidelines.
  • Work with a student committee, other coaches and Sport Brighton to create an accessible and inclusive environment.
  • To play a key role as a Sport Brighton member of staff, to actively support departmental goals and support students to understand the value of sport at university.
Baseball

Basketball

Basketball Coach (Falmer)

  • Weekly training sessions
  • Likely to be Monday 19:00-22:00
  • Friday 07:15-08:45
  • Wednesday BUCS Fixtures.
  • Training and fixtures are at the University of Brighton, Falmer Campus.

We expect coaches to deliver sport specific sessions, which meet the needs of those student athletes participating in club sessions. In accordance with Sport England, BUCS & NGB guidelines, we expect coaches to plan, implement, analyse and revise suitable coaching programmes.

Specific Responsibilities may include:

  • Plan and lead weekly sessions that are appropriate for all individuals and the environment.
  • Lead team selection and attend competitive fixtures to support the team.
  • Support individual player development through a range of coaching styles and feedback mechanisms that meet the needs of the student athletes.
  • Contribute to a positive coaching culture within Sport Brighton.
  • Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Best Practice and Wellbeing in line with Sport Brighton guidelines.
  • Work with a student committee, other coaches and Sport Brighton to create an accessible and inclusive environment.
  • To play a key role as a Sport Brighton member of staff, to actively support departmental goals and support students to understand the value of sport at university.
Perf Basketball

Cricket

Women’s Cricket Coach

  • Weekly training sessions
  • Likely to be Monday 17:00-18:00 & Wednesday 14:00-16:00.
  • Wednesday BUCS Fixtures.
  • Training and fixtures are at Square One Cricket Academy

We expect coaches to deliver sport specific sessions, which meet the needs of those student athletes participating in club sessions. In accordance with Sport England, BUCS & NGB guidelines, we expect coaches to plan, implement, analyse and revise suitable coaching programmes.

Specific Responsibilities may include:

  • Plan and lead weekly sessions that are appropriate for all individuals and the environment.
  • Lead team selection and attend competitive fixtures to support the team.
  • Support individual player development through a range of coaching styles and feedback mechanisms that meet the needs of the student athletes.
  • Contribute to a positive coaching culture within Sport Brighton.
  • Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Best Practice and Wellbeing in line with Sport Brighton guidelines.
  • Work with a student committee, other coaches and Sport Brighton to create an accessible and inclusive environment.
  • To play a key role as a Sport Brighton member of staff, to actively support departmental goals and support students to understand the value of sport at university.
Cricket Women

Hockey

Women’s Hockey Coach

  • Weekly training sessions
  • Likely to be Monday 18:00-20:00.
  • Wednesday BUCS Fixtures.
  • Training and fixtures are at Stanley Deason Leisure Centre.

We expect coaches to deliver sport specific sessions, which meet the needs of those student athletes participating in club sessions. In accordance with Sport England, BUCS & NGB guidelines, we expect coaches to plan, implement, analyse and revise suitable coaching programmes.

Specific Responsibilities may include:

  • Plan and lead weekly sessions that are appropriate for all individuals and the environment.
  • Lead team selection and attend competitive fixtures to support the team.
  • Support individual player development through a range of coaching styles and feedback mechanisms that meet the needs of the student athletes.
  • Contribute to a positive coaching culture within Sport Brighton.
  • Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Best Practice and Wellbeing in line with Sport Brighton guidelines.
  • Work with a student committee, other coaches and Sport Brighton to create an accessible and inclusive environment.
  • To play a key role as a Sport Brighton member of staff, to actively support departmental goals and support students to understand the value of sport at university.
Hockey Women

Netball

Performance Netball Coach (Falmer)

  • Weekly training sessions
  • Likely to be Monday 17:30-19:00.
  • Likely to be Friday 07:15-08:45
  • Wednesday BUCS Fixtures.
  • Training and fixtures are at the University of Brighton, Falmer Campus.
  • Minimum of Level 2 Coaching is essential.

We expect coaches to deliver sport specific sessions, which meet the needs of those student athletes participating in club sessions. In accordance with Sport England, BUCS & NGB guidelines, we expect coaches to plan, implement, analyse and revise suitable coaching programmes.

Specific Responsibilities may include:

  • Plan and lead weekly sessions that are appropriate for all individuals and the environment.
  • Lead team selection and attend competitive fixtures to support the team.
  • Support individual player development through a range of coaching styles and feedback mechanisms that meet the needs of the student athletes.
  • Contribute to a positive coaching culture within Sport Brighton.
  • Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Best Practice and Wellbeing in line with Sport Brighton guidelines.
  • Work with a student committee, other coaches and Sport Brighton to create an accessible and inclusive environment.
  • To play a key role as a Sport Brighton member of staff, to actively support departmental goals and support students to understand the value of sport at university.
Netball

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Coach (Falmer)

  • Weekly training sessions
  • Likely to be Tuesday 17:00-18:30.
  • Likely to be Friday 18:00-19:30.
  • Wednesday BUCS Fixtures.
  • Training and fixtures are at the University of Brighton, Falmer Campus.

We expect coaches to deliver sport specific sessions, which meet the needs of those student athletes participating in club sessions. In accordance with Sport England, BUCS & NGB guidelines, we expect coaches to plan, implement, analyse and revise suitable coaching programmes.

Specific Responsibilities may include:

  • Plan and lead weekly sessions that are appropriate for all individuals and the environment.
  • Lead team selection and attend competitive fixtures to support the team.
  • Support individual player development through a range of coaching styles and feedback mechanisms that meet the needs of the student athletes.
  • Contribute to a positive coaching culture within Sport Brighton.
  • Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Best Practice and Wellbeing in line with Sport Brighton guidelines.
  • Work with a student committee, other coaches and Sport Brighton to create an accessible and inclusive environment.
  • To play a key role as a Sport Brighton member of staff, to actively support departmental goals and support students to understand the value of sport at university.
Table Tennis

Volleyball

Women’s Volleyball Coach (Falmer)

  • Weekly training sessions.
  • Likely to be Monday 18:30-20:00.
  • Likely to be Tuesday 18:30-20:00.
  • Wednesday BUCS Fixtures.
  • Training and fixtures are at the University of Brighton, Falmer Campus.

We expect coaches to deliver sport specific sessions, which meet the needs of those student athletes participating in club sessions. In accordance with Sport England, BUCS & NGB guidelines, we expect coaches to plan, implement, analyse and revise suitable coaching programmes.

Specific Responsibilities may include:

  • Plan and lead weekly sessions that are appropriate for all individuals and the environment.
  • Lead team selection and attend competitive fixtures to support the team.
  • Support individual player development through a range of coaching styles and feedback mechanisms that meet the needs of the student athletes.
  • Contribute to a positive coaching culture within Sport Brighton.
  • Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Best Practice and Wellbeing in line with Sport Brighton guidelines.
  • Work with a student committee, other coaches and Sport Brighton to create an accessible and inclusive environment.
  • To play a key role as a Sport Brighton member of staff, to actively support departmental goals and support students to understand the value of sport at university.
Volleyball Women