Loughborough Sport Placements

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through elite sport in the UK.

Supporting around 500 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports programme.

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in an elite sporting environment of reruiting student-athletes under the guidance of practitioners and coaches.

During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability. 

What would I be doing? 

• Suitable for someone looking to move into a management, recruitment or marketing role in sport. 
• Individuals will support the management and implementation of performance programme recruitment plans
• Support Athletic Union clubs to achieve some of their recruitment objectives.
• Contribute to the development and creation of recruitment-specific marketing content, including, but not limited to, web pages, social media, and presentations.  
• Supporting selected schools and colleges visiting the Loughborough Campus.  
• Support the provision of recruitment-specific marketing, media and communications across Performance Programmes.
• Attend sporting fixtures, competitions and events.
• Direct mentoring support from experienced programme managers.

What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Exposure to working in an operational role across an elite sporting environment.
• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment.
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities.
• Mentoring from practitioners and supervisors.
• Opportunity to attend several sporting events as a Loughborough Sport ambassador.
• Support through qualifications and accreditations.
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise.
• Enhance your employability.
• Development of soft skills. 

What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University.
• Creativity – an understanding of how to communicate to prospective student athletes.
• An interest in developing skills and expertise in creating social media graphics and content.
• Full commitment – otherwise you won’t get much out of the placement and the support for our sports will be affected.
• Due to the nature of the role, some of the experience will take place during evenings and weekends to align with sport training schedules.
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to bring to life a project plan.
• Experience in speaking to groups of people in both formal and informal settings.  
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things.
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others.  

Additional Details 

• Paid stipend of £6,000 over 12 months
• Variety of start dates between 1st July – 1st September
• Minimum of 35 hours per week for 45 weeks
• Evening and weekend work required
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year 

How can I apply?

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below. It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video. The only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below

Tell us about yourself: 
Name 
Your experiences in a sporting environment 
Personal sporting interests  
Your career aspirations 
What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you? 
 
Tell us why you would like to join us: 
Why you? Why Loughborough? 
Why are you interested in this role and what could you bring to it?  
What skills do you have or would like to develop that make you a good candidate for the role? 

Interview date
Thursday 12th December 2024. 

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through performance sport in the UK, supporting around 500 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines.  We provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports programme.

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in a performance sporting environment under the guidance of practitioners and coaches.  During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability.

What would I be doing?

• One role exists working across men’s and women’s Basketball through a unique partnership with Leicester Riders.
• Working alongside the Basketball Operations Officer, Head of Foundation & Player Pathway and Head Coaches to assist with the operations of running the Loughborough Basketball Programme. The role would also be responsible for liaising with the AU clubs around matters of mutual interest.
• Suitable for someone looking to move into a management or operational role within sport.
• Support the extensive trials process at the beginning of the academic year.
• Support match day operations.
• Support the provision of marketing, media, and communications across the programme.
• Direct mentoring support from experienced Operations Manager and Head of Foundation & Player Pathway.
• Individual will support the management and logistics needed to field multiple teams each week across BUCS and national leagues in basketball.
• Support with other areas of the Inter-Disciplinary team as required.
• Support the day to day operations of multiple teams.

What will I get out of this opportunity?

• Exposure to working with practitioners, coaches and athletes in a performance sporting environment.
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities.
• Mentoring from practitioners and supervisors.
• Support through qualifications and accreditations.
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise.
• Enhance your employability.
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team.
• Development of soft skills.

What is Loughborough Sport looking for?

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University.
• Full commitment – otherwise you won’t get much out of the placement and the support for basketball will be affected.
• Due to the nature of the role, experiences will take place during evenings and weekends to align with the basketball training and playing schedules.
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail.
• Experience in delivering or assisting in the delivery of presentations.
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things.
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others.

Additional Details

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months.
• Start date can be discussed but pre-season starts in August.
• Minimum of 30 hours per week for 45 weeks.
• Evening and weekend work required.
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement.
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year.

How can I apply?

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below (apply now button). It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below:

Application deadline and interview dates TBC

Tell us about yourself:

• Name
• Your experiences in a sporting/basketball environment
• Personal sporting interests and programme (men’s or women’s) you would like to be involved in
• Your career aspirations
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you?

Tell us why you would like to join us:

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough?

We are recruiting for an Events & Business Development Placement Student to be part of the Loughborough Sport team. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the planning and delivery of our sports events and business activity on campus. This will include supporting our Loughborough Lightning events, the Loughborough International Athletics competition and Loughborough Cycling Festival, plus activities hosted on campus by sport National Governing Bodies, world-recognised sporting organisations and leading professional clubs, including the Premier League and NFL Academy. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and dynamic individual, with a passion for sport and an ambition to help deliver high quality events. The successful applicant will gain practical experience in a sports business and events setting under the guidance of staff.

During the 1-year placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of Continued Professional Development (CPD) and to enhance employability skills within the sports sector. 

This post is typically Monday to Friday office hours with an expectation to work occasionally during weekends and evenings. Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) will be given for hours worked outside of those contracted. 

What would I be doing? 

To support the work of the Events & Business Development Team by: 

• Providing administrative support for a wide variety of tasks across the team’s internal and external activity. 
• To assist with enquiries received in person, by telephone or email and take appropriate action, including producing quotations and liaising with customers to understand their requirements. 
• To support the Sports Delivery Coordinators with event preparation and delivery, including attending planning meetings, recording actions and preparing event documentation and collateral, with excellent attention to detail. 
• To work as part of the delivery team on the day of the event, taking responsibility for a functional area such as managing volunteers or overseeing merchandise sales. 
• To support with the hosting of groups and clients, shadowing the Sport Delivery Coordinator as required. 
• To liaise with internal staff and university departments as required, building positive relationships and trust through proactive and professional conduct. 
• To help the team prepare merchandise for events, including stock control and point of sale displays. 
• To support the team with financial administration including sending client invoices and chasing payments.   
• To take responsibility for the event store/s and keeping them orderly and well stocked for upcoming events. 
• To provide cover for other colleagues within the Commercial Team at busy times and in cases of absence, by undertaking such duties and responsibilities which are commensurate with the nature of the post. 
• To attend team and other necessary meetings and contribute as appropriate. 
• To undertake other duties, as may reasonably be required. 

What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Personal Development and Mentoring support from the Sport Business & Events Manager 
• Portfolio of CPD and practical experience 
• Enhance your employability 
• Development of soft skills 
• Understanding of wider sporting landscape 
• Personalised Coach & Volunteer Academy (CVA) kit package and Loughborough Sport Kit 
• Access to the CVA’s Reward & Recognition scheme as a result of logging hours 
• Work and learn alongside experienced Sports Development Staff 

  What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University with a successful completion of two years of a degree course 
• Experience of working individually and as part of a team 
• Experience within a customer-focused environment 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• A professional, positive, proactive and courteous manner with a strong commitment to high levels of customer service 
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task 
• Adaptable and flexible approach to the needs of the role 
• Competent in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook 
• Ability to work on own initiative with efficiency, accuracy and excellent attention to detail 
• Willingness to undertake further training as required 
• Willingness to work irregular hours as necessary 
• Enthusiasm and a keen interest in sport 

Additional Details 

• Paid stipend of £6,000 over 12 months 
• Start date Monday 1st September 2025 
• Minimum of 30 hours per week  
• 1 year duration (including 22 days holiday and University closure days) 
• Evening and weekend work required 
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year 

How can I apply? 

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below (apply now button). It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below: 

Tell us about yourself: 

• Name 
• Your experiences in a sporting environment 
• Your career aspirations 
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you? 

Tell us why you would like to join us: 

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough? 

Applications Close: Sunday 1st December 2024

Interview date: To be confirmed – by Friday 13th December 2024 

For informal enquiries please contact Fran Bonner, Sport Business & Events Manager, f.bonner@lboro.ac.uk 

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 500 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports program. 

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in an elite sporting environment under the guidance of practitioners and coaches. During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability. 

What would I be doing? 

• 3 roles exist: one for the men’s, women’s Football and one for the Futsal Performance programmes. 
• Working alongside the Football Programme Manager and Head Coaches to assist with the operations of running the football and futsal performance programmes. The role would also be responsible for liaising with the AU clubs around matters of mutual interest. 
• Suitable for someone looking to move into a management or marketing role in sport 
• Support the extensive trials process at the beginning of the academic year 
• Support match day operations 
• Support the provision of marketing, media, and communications across the programme. 
• Direct mentoring support from experienced programme manager 
• Individual will support the management and logistics needed to field multiple teams each week across BUCS and national and national leagues in football 
• Opportunity to work with external football bodies (e.g. County FA, Premier League, etc.) when hosting fixtures and events at Loughborough 
• Support with other areas of the Inter-Disciplinary team as required 

What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment 
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities 
• Mentoring from practitioners and supervisors 
• Support through qualifications and accreditations 
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise 
• Enhance your employability, 
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team 
• Development of soft skills 

What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University. 
• Full commitment – otherwise you won’t get much out of the placement and the support for football will be affected 
• Due to the nature of the role, experiences will take place during evenings and weekends to align with the football training schedule. 
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail. 
• Experience in delivering or assisting in the delivery of presentations. 
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things. 
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others. 

Additional Details 

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months 
• Start date can be discussed but men’s pre-season starts in June and women’s programme in July 
• Minimum of 30 hours per week for 45 weeks 
• Evening and weekend work required 
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement 
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year 

How can I apply? 

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below (apply now button). It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below: 

Tell us about yourself: 

• Name 
• Your experiences in a sporting/football environment 
• Personal sporting interests and programme (men’s or women’s) you would like to be involved in 
• Your career aspirations 
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you?

Tell us why you would like to join us: 

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough?

Applications close Sunday 1st December 2024.

Interviews will take place on the week commencing 2nd December 2024.

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 500 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports program. 

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in an elite sporting environment under the guidance of practitioners and coaches. During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability. 

What would I be doing? 

• 3 roles exist one for the men’s, women’s Football and one for the Futsal Performance programmes. 
• Working alongside the Football Programme Manager and Head Coaches to assist with the operations of running the football and futsal performance programmes. The role would also be responsible for liaising with the AU clubs around matters of mutual interest. 
• Suitable for someone looking to move into a management or marketing role in sport 
• Support the extensive trials process at the beginning of the academic year 
• Support match day operations 
• Support the provision of marketing, media, and communications across the programme. 
• Direct mentoring support from experienced programme manager 
• Individual will support the management and logistics needed to field multiple teams each week across BUCS and national and national leagues in football 
• Opportunity to work with external football bodies (e.g. County FA, Premier League, etc.) when hosting fixtures and events at Loughborough 
• Support with other areas of the Inter-Disciplinary team as required 

 What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment 
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities 
• Mentoring from practitioners and supervisors 
• Support through qualifications and accreditations 
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise 
• Enhance your employability, 
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team 
• Development of soft skills 

 What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University. 
• Full commitment – otherwise you won’t get much out of the placement and the support for football will be affected 
• Due to the nature of the role, experiences will take place during evenings and weekends to align with the football training schedule. 
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail. 
• Experience in delivering or assisting in the delivery of presentations. 
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things. 
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others. 

 Additional Details 

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months 
• Start date can be discussed but men’s pre-season starts in June and women’s programme in July 
• Minimum of 30 hours per week for 45 weeks 
• Evening and weekend work required 
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement 
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year 

How can I apply? 

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below (apply now button). It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below: 

Tell us about yourself: 

• Name 
• Your experiences in a sporting/football environment 
• Personal sporting interests and programme (men’s or women’s) you would like to be involved in 
• Your career aspirations 
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you? 

Tell us why you would like to join us: 

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough? 

Interviews will take place on the week commencing 2nd December 2024. 

Applications close Sunday 1st December 2024. 

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 500 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports program. 

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in an elite sporting environment under the guidance of practitioners and coaches. During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability. 

What would I be doing? 

• Working alongside the hockey programme coordinator and men’s and women’s head coaches to assist with the operations of running the men’s and women’s hockey performance programme. The role would also be responsible for liaising with the AU clubs around matters of mutual interest.  
• Suitable for someone looking to move into a management or marketing role in sport 
• Individual will support the management and logistics needed to field multiple teams each week across BUCS and national league hockey 
• Support the extensive trials process at the beginning of the year 
• Support match day operations 
• Support the provision of marketing, media and communications across the programme 
• Opportunity to work with external hockey bodies (e.g. England Hockey) when they host external bookings at Loughborough 
• Support with other areas of the Inter-Disciplinary team as required 

What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment 
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities 
• Mentoring from programme coordinator and head coaches 
• Support through qualifications and accreditations 
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise 
• Enhance your employability, 
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team 
• Development of soft skills 

What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• To undertake this role you must be a current student at Loughborough University. 
• Full commitment – otherwise you won’t get much out of the placement and the support for our sports will be affected 
• Due to the nature of the role, some of the experience will take place during evenings and weekends to align with sport training schedules and fixtures 
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail. 
• Demonstration of excellent organisation and time management skills 
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others 
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things 
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others 

Additional Details 

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months 
• Variety of start dates between 1st July – 1st September 
• Minimum of 30 hours per week for 45 weeks 
• Evening and weekend work required 
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement 
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year 

How can I apply? 

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below (apply now button). It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below: 

Tell us about yourself: 

• Name 
• Your experiences in a sporting environment 
• Personal sporting interests and sport you would like to be involved in at Loughborough 
• Your career aspirations 
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you? 

Tell us why you would like to join us: 

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough? 

Deadline for applications is Sunday 24^th November 2024 at 23:59.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 5th December 2024.

Loughborough Lightning Netball is a franchise of the Netball Super League.  The NSL team train and compete at Loughborough University along with the Loughborough Lightning National Performance League that supports over 50 athletes across different age groups. 

Lightning Netball also support a Lightning Experience Programme for 300 junior athletes, training and competing in the East Midlands region.  Alongside our performance pathway we run a successful commercial programme of holiday camps and bespoke coaching sessions.  

The successful applicant will gain practical experience in an elite sporting environment working with Loughborough Lightning coaches and practitioners. You will gain experience with a range of commercial and community programmes and event delivery at the Loughborough Lightning NSL match day events. 

What would I be doing? 

• Working alongside the netball programme manager and NSL and NPL head coaches to assist with the operations of running the NSL and NPL performance programme. 
• Support the management and logistics of the Loughborough Lightning teams. 
• Support the trials process at the beginning of the year 
• Support match day operations 
• Support the provision of marketing, media and communications across Lightning Netball 
• Support the administration and running of the Lightning Experience programme 
• Support the administration and running of the Lightning holiday camps and coaching packages  

What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Suitable for someone looking to move into a sport management or marketing role in sport. 
• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment. 
• Mentoring from the Programme Manager 
• Portfolio of practical expertise across a range of performance sport and commercial programmes 
• Enhance your employability 
• Development of soft skills  

 What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University. 
• Full commitment – to get as much as possible out of the placement. 
• Due to the nature of the role, some of the experience will take place during evenings and weekends to align with sport training schedules and fixtures. 
• The ability to communicate well, a strong attention to detail and a flexible approach to work 
• Demonstration of excellent organisation and time management skills 
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others 
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things 
• [Desirable] Level 2 Netball Coach if interested in some session delivery  

 
Additional Details 

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months 
• Variety of start dates between 1st July – 1st September 2025 
• 37 Hours per week 
• 1 year duration (Including 22 days holiday and University closure days) 
• Evening and weekend work required 
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement 
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year 

How can I apply? 

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below (apply now button). It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below:  

Tell us about yourself: 

• Name 
• Your experiences in a sporting environment 
• Personal sporting interests and sport you would like to be involved in at Loughborough 
• Your career aspirations 
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you? 

Tell us why you would like to join us: 

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough? 

Applications close  Sunday 1st December 2024 at 23:59 and interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th December 2024. 

For any questions about this placement, please contact Amber Main (Netball Programme Manager)- a.main@lboro.ac.uk.  

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 500 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports program. 

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in an elite sporting environment under the guidance of practitioners and coaches. During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability. 

What would I be doing? 

• Working alongside the Rugby Programme Manager and men’s coaches to assist with the operations of running the men’s rugby performance programme and wider BUCS delivery  
• Suitable for someone looking to move into a management or marketing role in sport  
• Individual will support the management and logistics needed to field multiple teams each week across BUCS (including BUCS Super Rugby) and National League Rugby  
• Support the extensive trials process at the beginning of the year alongside the Programme Coordinator 
• Support match day operations  
• Support the provision of marketing, media and communications across the programme along with the media team  
• Support the Programme Manager in Commercial endeavours  
• Opportunity to work with external rugby bodies (e.g. RFU and BUCS)  
• Support with other areas of the Inter-Disciplinary team as required  
• Manage operations volunteers alongside the Programme Manager  
• Have strong input and management for Social Media & Marketing updates for the teams 

What will I get out of this opportunity? 

• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment  
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities  
• Mentoring from programme manager and head coaches  
• Support through qualifications and accreditations  
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise  
• Enhance your employability  
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team  
• Development of soft skills  
• Opportunities to visit, work within and alongside a variety of professional rugby clubs  
• Develop a range of contacts within rugby 

What is Loughborough Sport looking for? 

• To undertake this role you must be a current student at Loughborough University. 
• Full commitment – otherwise you won’t get much out of the placement and the support for our sports will be affected 
• Due to the nature of the role, some of the experience will take place during evenings and weekends to align with sport training schedules and fixtures 
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail. 
• Demonstration of excellent organisation and time management skills 
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others 
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things 
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others 

Additional Details 

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months 
• Variety of start dates between 1st July – 1st September 
• Minimum of 30 hours per week  
• 1 year duration (Including 20 days holiday and University Closure days) 
• Evening and weekend work required 
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement 
• Diploma of Professional Studies running alongside placement year 

How can I apply? 

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below (apply now button). It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below: 

Tell us about yourself: 

• Name 
• Your experiences in a sporting environment 
• Personal sporting interests and sport you would like to be involved in at Loughborough 
• Your career aspirations 
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you? 

Tell us why you would like to join us: 

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough? 

Interview date: W/C 16th December 2024 

Closing date: Friday 6th December 2024 

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 500 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports program.

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in an elite sporting environment under the guidance of practitioners and coaches. During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability within the Performance Analysis field.

What would I be doing?

• You will film, code, and play an integral part in the feedback process to coaches and other staff.
• Present data, learn practical analysis techniques and gain experience with the latest industry technology and software.
• Utilising Loughborough’s unique relationship with HUDL to help develop your skills.

 What will I get out of this opportunity?

• Gain practical experience delivering insights around team performances and player development
• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities
• Mentoring from practitioners and supervisors
• Support through qualifications and accreditations
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise
• Enhance your employability
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team
• Development of soft skills
• Develop skills such as programming and performance planning, delivery of training sessions and data analysis

Required

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University.
• Full commitment – to maximise your development opportunity and maintain the excellent delivery to the program.
• Due to the nature of the role, some of the experience will take place during evenings and weekends to align with sport training schedules.
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail.
• Experience in delivering or assisting in the delivery of lectures, workshops and consultations.
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things.
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others.

Additional Details

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months
• Starting Date 1^st July 2025
• Minimum of 30 hours per week for 45 weeks
• Evening and weekend work required
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement

How to apply

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below (apply now button). It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below:

Tell us about yourself:

• Name
• Your experiences in a sporting environment
• Any experience in analysis (volunteering, workshops, guest sessions, master classes or other experience)
• Personal sporting interests and sport you would like to be involved in at Loughborough
• Your career aspirations
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you?

Tell us why you would like to join us:

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough?

The deadline for applications is Monday, 16th December 2024.

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 500 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports program.

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in an elite sporting environment under the guidance of practitioners and coaches. During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability within the Performance Analysis field.

What would I be doing?

• You will film, code, and play an integral part in the feedback process to coaches and other staff.
• Present data, learn practical analysis techniques and gain experience with the latest industry technology and software.
• Utilising Loughborough’s unique relationship with HUDL to help develop your skills.

 What will I get out of this opportunity?

• Gain practical experience delivering insights around team performances and player development
• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities
• Mentoring from practitioners and supervisors
• Support through qualifications and accreditations
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise
• Enhance your employability
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team
• Development of soft skills
• Develop skills such as programming and performance planning, delivery of training sessions and data analysis

Required

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University.
• Full commitment – to maximise your development opportunity and maintain the excellent delivery to the program
• Due to the nature of the role, some of the experience will take place during evenings and weekends to align with sport training schedules.
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail.
• Experience in delivering or assisting in the delivery of lectures, workshops and consultations.
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others

Additional Details

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months
• Start date: 1^st July 2025
• Minimum of 30 hours per week for 45 weeks
• Evening and weekend work required
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement

How to apply

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below (apply now button). It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below:

Tell us about yourself:

• Name
• Your experiences in a sporting environment
• Any experience in analysis (volunteering workshops guest sessions master classes or other experience)
• Personal sporting interests and sport you would like to be involved in at Loughborough
• Your career aspirations
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you?

Tell us why you would like to join us:

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough?

The deadline for applications is Monday, 16th December 2024.

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 500 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports program.

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in an elite sporting environment under the guidance of practitioners and coaches. During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability within the Performance Analysis field.

What would I be doing?

• You will film, code, and play an integral part in the feedback process to coaches and other staff.
• Present data, learn practical analysis techniques and gain experience with the latest industry technology and software.
• Utilising Loughborough’s unique relationship with HUDL to help develop your skills.

 What will I get out of this opportunity?

• Gain practical experience delivering insights around team performances and player development
• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities
• Mentoring from practitioners and supervisors
• Support through qualifications and accreditations
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise
• Enhance your employability
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team
• Development of soft skills
• Develop skills such as programming and performance planning, delivery of training sessions and data analysis

Required

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University.
• Full commitment – to maximise your development opportunity and maintain the excellent delivery to the program.
• Due to the nature of the role, some of the experience will take place during evenings and weekends to align with sport training schedules.
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail.
• Experience in delivering or assisting in the delivery of lectures, workshops and consultations.
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things.
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others.

Additional Details

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months
• Start date: 1^st July 2025
• Minimum of 30 hours per week for 45 weeks
• Evening and weekend work required
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement

How to apply

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below (apply now button). It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below:

Tell us about yourself:

• Name
• Your experiences in a sporting environment
• Any experience in analysis (volunteering workshops guest sessions master classes or other experience)
• Personal sporting interests and sport you would like to be involved in at Loughborough
• Your career aspirations
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you?

Tell us why you would like to join us:

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough?

The deadline for applications is Monday 16^th December 2024

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 500 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports program.

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in an elite sporting environment under the guidance of practitioners and coaches. During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability within the Performance Analysis field.

What would I be doing?

• You will film, code, and play an integral part in the feedback process to coaches and other staff.
• Present data, learn practical analysis techniques and gain experience with the latest industry technology and software.
• Utilising Loughborough’s unique relationship with HUDL to help develop your skills.

 What will I get out of this opportunity?

• Gain practical experience delivering insights around team performance and player development
• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities
• Mentoring from practitioners and supervisors
• Support through qualifications and accreditations
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise
• Enhance your employability
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team
• Development of soft skills
• Develop skills such as programming and performance planning, delivery of training sessions and data analysis

Required

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University.
• Full commitment – to maximise your development opportunity and maintain the excellent delivery to the program.
• Due to the nature of the role, some of the experience will take place during evenings and weekends to align with sport training and match schedules.
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail.
• Experience in delivering or assisting in the delivery of lectures, workshops and consultations.
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things.
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others.

Additional Details

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months
• Start date: 1^st July 2025
• Minimum of 30 hours per week for 45 weeks
• Evening and weekend work required
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement

How to apply

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below (apply now button). It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below:

Tell us about yourself:

• Name
• Your experiences in a sporting environment
• Any experience in analysis (volunteering workshops guest sessions master classes or other experience)
• Personal sporting interests and sport you would like to be involved in at Loughborough
• Your career aspirations
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you?

Tell us why you would like to join us:

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough?

The deadline for applications is Monday, 16th December 2024.

Loughborough Sport is committed to the development of aspiring coaches and practitioners through elite sport in the UK. Supporting around 500 funded athletes, scholars, and first team athletes across a range of sports and athletic disciplines, we provide a unique environment to develop a range of skills within an interdisciplinary sports program.

The successful applicant will gain practical applied experience in an elite sporting environment under the guidance of practitioners and coaches. During the placement, there is an opportunity to build a portfolio of practical expertise, enhancing your employability within the Performance Analysis field.

What would I be doing?

• You will film, code, and play an integral part in the feedback process to coaches and other staff.
• Present data, learn practical analysis techniques and gain experience with the latest industry technology and software.
• Utilising Loughborough’s unique relationship with HUDL to help develop your skills.

 What will I get out of this opportunity?

• Gain practical experience delivering insights around team performance and player development
• Exposure to working with coaches and athletes in an elite sporting environment
• Exposure to a range of sports, disciplines, and abilities
• Mentoring from practitioners and supervisors
• Support through qualifications and accreditations
• Portfolio of CPD and practical expertise
• Enhance your employability
• Work closely with other practitioners within an interdisciplinary team
• Development of soft skills
• Develop skills such as programming and performance planning, delivery of training sessions and data analysis

Required

• To undertake this role, you must be a current student at Loughborough University.
• Full commitment – to maximise your development opportunity and maintain the excellent delivery to the program.
• Due to the nature of the role, some of the experience will take place during evenings and weekends to align with sport training and match schedules.
• The ability to communicate well, share knowledge simply and effectively and strong attention to detail.
• Experience in delivering or assisting in the delivery of lectures, workshops and consultations.
• Innovative thinking and willingness to try things.
• Professional attitude and approach, respect for others.

Additional Details

• Paid stipend of £6000 over 12 months
• Start date 1^st July 2025
• Minimum of 30 hours per week for 45 weeks
• Evening and weekend work required
• Opportunity to volunteer ahead of your placement

How to apply

Please send a CV & Video Application to One Drive via the file request link below. It’s up to you how you choose to produce the video, the only stipulations are that it is no longer than 5 minutes and you answer all questions (with relevant detail) set out below:

Tell us about yourself:

• Name
• Your experiences in a sporting environment
• Any experience in analysis (volunteering workshops guest sessions master classes or other experience)
• Personal sporting interests and sport you would like to be involved in at Loughborough
• Your career aspirations
• What do you think you are like as a person, how would others describe you?

Tell us why you would like to join us:

• Why this placement? Why you? Why Loughborough?

The deadline for applications is Monday, 16th December 2024.