WLV Sport Leadership Programme

As part of our WLV Sport Leadership Programme we have the following student volunteer vacancies available throughout the year for any of our students to get involved with and joining the WLV team:

• Sports Team Coaches
• Officials and Referees
• Games Analysis Assistants 
• Sports Development Support
• Social Sport Activators
• Strength & Conditioning Support
• Fitness Instructors
• Event and Media
• First Aiders for matches and events 

All volunteers will be able to gain access to leadership training to support the delivery of activity and inevitably create a positive experience for them and their fellow students.

WLV Sport have a new fantastic Scholarship offer available for all students who deliver sport or physical activity within the capacity listed above. To find out if you are eligible click here 

For more information email the WLV Sport team: sportsworkforce@wlv.ac.uk 

 Volunteering Benefits: 

Each of the above roles will receive the full support of the department including:

• WLV Sport t-shirt and Sweatshirt
• Full support from WLV Sports Development Staff
• Hours recognised as part of Academic placement (if applicable)
• Funding through WLV Sport Leadership  Programme to attend relevant CPD opportunities 
• Enhanced CV and future employment reference
• Vouchers for equipment 
• Potential to lead into paid employment opportunities 
• Access to network of professionals within sport industry 

The BUCS employability report (dated June 28th 2013) records the following:

‘The majority of employers felt that leadership positions, organisational roles and other positions of responsibility within sports clubs and societies were particularly beneficial in providing "added value" for graduate employability.’