Leadership Academy

We’re offering a limited number of coaching opportunities to students seeking hands-on experience in leading sports sessions or teams within our Athletic Union programme. Successful candidates will inspire and mentor fellow students, nurture a passion for sport, and advocate for physical wellness.

Sports with positions available:

• Basketball
• Boxing
• Cheerleading
• Cricket
• Dance
• Football
• Futsal
• Lacrosse
• Netball
• Rowing
• Rugby League
• Rugby Union
• Swimming
• Triathlon
• Water Polo

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engaging sports programmes tailored to student interests and abilities.
• Inspire and support student participants in their athletic development.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and safe sporting environment.

Programme Benefits:

• Worthwhile opportunities to develop and enhance both personal and professional experience
• Free Active Beckett membership (reimbursed in Term 2)
• Beckett Sport leisurewear bundle
• Subsidised course or event fees for relevant CPD
• Additional leadership training workshops

Each year, we offer exciting sports coaching opportunities for Leeds Beckett students who want to develop their coaching skills through hands-on experience. These roles provide a fantastic chance to gain real-world coaching experience while working with young athletes in the Beckett Sport Juniors programme.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a Leeds Beckett student
• Have prior coaching experience or hold a coaching qualification (minimum Level 1 or equivalent)

Available coaching opportunities in:
Athletics and Tennis

Coaching Tiers

Based on your qualifications and experience, you will be placed in one of the following coaching tiers:

Head Coach

• Qualified to Level 2 or 3, depending on the sport
• Experience leading sessions and managing other coaches
• Able to lead sessions and manage parent communication in the absence of the Lead Coordinator

Lead Coach

• Must hold a Level 2 coaching qualification in one of the listed sports
• Experience delivering sessions independently
• Responsible for delivering sessions and supporting the Head Coach

Coaching Scholar

• Qualified to Level 1 or have strong knowledge of the sport
• Must be willing to obtain a coaching qualification within the first term
• Assist in sessions under the supervision of a Head or Lead Coach

Sport Activators are Leeds Beckett University students who are passionate about sport, an active lifestyle, and promoting sport to other students. You don’t need to be part of a sports club or have played the sport at a high level, just be committed, enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable about the sport you’ll be supporting.

This programme is ideal for students interested in professional development, career growth, and enhancing their CV and employability skills.

Role Overview

Activators are responsible for delivering our Social Sport programme, contributing a minimum of four hours per week, which may include:

• Planning and leading sessions
• Social media and promotional activities

Positions Available – From September 2026

Football

• Five Activators to referee, deliver, and promote the social league programme
• One Activator for Women’s social football

Futsal

• One Activator to deliver the Futsal programme

Netball

• Four Activators/officials to deliver and promote the social league programme

Volleyball

• One Activator to deliver and promote the social programme

Badminton

• One Activator to deliver and promote the social programme

Benefits

Activators receive:

• Free Active Beckett membership
• Beckett Sport leisurewear bundle
• Subsidised course/event fees for relevant CPD
• Additional leadership training workshops where relevant

How to Apply- To apply for a Sport Activator position, please use the link below:

Beckett Sport is looking for Student Marketing Ambassadors to help enhance the sporting experience at Leeds Beckett University and raise the profile of Beckett Sport programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in gaining practical experience in sports marketing, communications, and event promotion, and is ideal for those considering a career in sports marketing or business.

About the Role

As a Beckett Sport Marketing Ambassador, you will support Beckett Sport staff in a variety of promotional and engagement activities, including:

• Assisting with the promotion of major Beckett Sport events, such as the annual Varsity calendar, Freshers Fair, and Beckett Sport Juniors programme
• Supporting marketing campaigns and social media activity to increase student engagement
• Representing Beckett Sport and encouraging participation across campus

Ambassadors will also have the opportunity to work across multiple programme areas, including:

• Beckett Sport Juniors
• Beckett Sport Group Exercise Programme
• Athletic Union (availability on Wednesdays required)
• Performance Sport

Benefits

Student Marketing Ambassadors will receive:

• Free Active Beckett membership (reimbursed in Term 2)
• Beckett Sport leisurewear bundle
• Subsidised course/event fees for relevant CPD
• Additional leadership training workshops where relevant
• Valuable hands-on marketing and event experience to enhance your CV and employability

How to Apply:

The Strength & Conditioning Coaching Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for Leeds Beckett students who are passionate about sport, fitness, and athlete development. Scholars will gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of the Strength & Conditioning programme while developing professional skills in coaching, leadership, and performance support.

About the Role

As a Strength & Conditioning Coaching Scholar, you will:

• Support the coaching team in delivering strength and conditioning sessions for Athletic Union focus sport teams, scholarship athletes, TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme), and Athletics Talent Hub athletes
• Assist in the planning and delivery of the Beckett Sport Group Exercise Programme
• Contribute to athlete monitoring, session preparation, and coaching feedback under the guidance of qualified staff
• Participate in team meetings and educational workshops designed to enhance both your practical coaching and academic understanding of performance sport

This role provides a unique opportunity to develop skills in athlete development, session planning, and programme delivery, while gaining insight into professional sport environments.

Who Can Apply

We are looking for students who are:

• Enthusiastic about strength & conditioning, fitness, and athlete development
• Motivated to develop practical coaching and professional skills
• Committed to supporting athletes and peers in a positive, inclusive, and safe environment
• Interested in enhancing their employability through hands-on experience and professional development

Benefits

• Strength & Conditioning Coaching Scholars will receive:
• Free Active Beckett membership (reimbursed in Term 2)
• Beckett Sport leisurewear bundle
• Subsidised course/event fees for relevant CPD opportunities
• Regular team meetings and educational workshops to improve coaching, technical knowledge, and complement academic studies
• Additional leadership training workshops where relevant
• Opportunities to earn additional income through the delivery of the Beckett Sport Group Exercise Programme

Beckett Sport Placement Programme

The Beckett Sport Placement Programme is designed to give students valuable, hands-on experience alongside their academic studies. It helps them build practical skills, gain industry insight, and develop professional connections within the sports sector.

These placements are structured to align with the placement hour requirements of degree courses, offering students the chance to apply their classroom learning in a real-world sports environment.

Available Placement Positions:

• Beckett Sport Junior Coaching Placement

• Sports Media & Content Creator Placement

• Data & Insights Analyst Placement

• Sport Psychology Placement – American Football

• Performance Sport Social Media Placement

• Event Photographer Placement

• Clean Sport Ambassador Placement

• Membership Promotion & Market Research Placement

Applications are now open and will close on Monday, 15th September.