Sport and Activity Workforce

Providing high-quality, real-world learning experiences for students who are passionate about pursuing a career in sport.

Our programme provides current students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and develop skills for later employment.

Whilst working with us, you will have access to expert knowledge and support from industry professionals based here at the University of Derby. You will be supervised by a member of the staff team, and work closely with other professional staff, athletes and students for the duration of your role.

Benefits

Our programme offers you the following benefits:

Our opportunities

Gain applied experience in performance sport, helping to deliver support services to our Sports Scholars and Performance and Development teams.

  • Strength and Conditioning – supporting the strength and conditioning team in the coaching of athletes to develop movement quality
  • Performance Analysis – leading in the capture and analysis of match video footage for selected teams and individuals
  • Sport Psychology – assisting the delivery of psychology support to the performance athletes through workshops and team sessions

Requirements

To be considered for the above roles you will need to be studying on a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme (e.g. Sport and Exercise Science, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Psychology, etc) and have either completed or be in the process of completing a related study module.

Gain applied experience in sports development and participation, helping deliver our Sport and Activity program.

  • Sports Activators - supporting the delivery of the UoD Active program for our student and staff community
  • Umpires and Referees - officiating at our campus (intramural) leagues, halls sport events, one-off tournaments and competitions
  • Event Volunteers - we are keen to establish a bank of volunteers to support our one-off events

Requirements

To be considered for a sports activator role, you will need relevant experience in organizing or leading one or more sports activities for participants of different ability levels and user groups.

To be considered for an umpiring or refereeing role, you will need to have a relevant National Governing Body qualification (e.g., FA Referee - Level 7, Netball Umpire C-Award) or be able to demonstrate significant experience in officiating the adult game.

Gain real-world experience, helping showcase sport and physical activity at the University of Derby.

  • Photographer (volunteer) – capturing quality images of sport and physical activity to be used for a variety of marketing needs
  • Sports Journalist (volunteer) – creating engaging content to be used across multiple channels (reports, news articles, vlogs, blogs)

Requirements

To be considered for the photographer role you will need to be studying in a relevant degree program such as Photography or MA Arts (photography pathway).

To be considered for a Sports Journalist role, you will need to be studying in a relevant undergraduate program such as Specialist Sports Journalism, Football Journalism or Journalism. 

Join the Sport and Activity Workforce

We are currently planning our workforce opportunities for the academic year 2023-2024.

If you wish to be considered for one of our workforce roles, please register your interest with us. Email teamderby@derby.ac.uk specifying which role is of interest, your name, what course you are studying and your current year of study. We will be in touch with more details later in the term.