Jobs

Jobs

Our Jobs page will advertise opportunities to join the Wesport team as well as advertising current vacancies within the sector. If you would like us to advertise a job please get in touch via the speak to us section on this page. 

Wesport Jobs

Opportunities within the sector

Apprentice Sports Coach - Bristol

 

  • Location: Schools based delivery across Bristol, South Glos, Bath, North Somerset and Northeast Somerset. The main office is at Ashton Gate Stadium.
  • Salary: £192/ Week
  • Contract: 15 months
  • Hours: 30 hours per week, 8:45-4:45, plus a 30 minute unpaid lunch. Hours may change in line with business requirements

Bristol Sport Foundation, a leading provider of school and community sport delivery, aim to help inspire the schools and local communities of Greater Bristol to lead ‘Active. Healthy. Happy’ lives. As a coach in their team, you will be required to support safe, fun, and engaging sessions, to help enthuse, educate, and motivate our audience. They are specifically looking for people who are passionate about sport and the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children. Coach Core’s vision is to drive social mobility through apprenticeships and sport, so that every young person can reach their true potential and inspire those around them. Since their launch in 2012, they have worked with over 150 of the biggest sports providers, youth clubs and charities in the country, supporting over 500 young people. The Community Activator Coach role is the perfect opportunity to understand the role of sport and physical activity in the Community, and as a coach with Bristol Sport foundation you will be helping to deliver sport sessions both in schools and the local community.

Find out more information and apply here.

Deadline for applications: 6th December 2024

Board Trustee - Independent Director

 

  • Location: Meetings are held via zoom or at offices in Leamington Spa and sometimes at partners facilities based in London and Birmingham. There is an expectation that board members will attend a minimum of 4 meetings per annum
  • Salary: Unremunerated role however reasonable travel expenses will be paid

British Blind Sport is currently seeking applications for an Independent Director ideally with significant experience in VI sport as an athlete or a coach or have helped develop pathways to participation. They are looking for someone to provide guidance to Board members and staff on blind and partially sighted sport with lived experiences.

Find out more information and apply here.

Board Trustees

BSF is the independent charitable arm of Bristol Sport, the multi-sport group founded by Steve Lansdown CBE in 2014. Its mission is to use the power of sport help tackle the deep-rooted inequalities faced by children, young people and their communities across greater Bristol. They are seeking new Board trustees to support the next phase of development.

The Board of Trustees is accountable for the continued development of BSF. This involves working with the CEO and leadership team to help determine strategy, policies and the on-going vision for the organisation as well as securing financial investment and ensuring all legal and contractual obligations are met.

The initial term is four years in line with the Code for Sports Governance, with the option to renew for another four-year term by mutual agreement. Trustee roles are voluntary, with reasonable travel expenses for meetings and events reimbursed. The time commitment is four meetings per year and selected events to support the charity’s development.

The deadline for applications is 5pm, 10th January 2025. Shortlisted candidate interviews will be conducted during January 2025.
Find out more information and apply here.

Useful links for careers in sport

The websites below advertise job vacancies from a range of organisations.

UK Sport: Jobs in Sport

Careers in Sport