Current Vacancies
Active Partnerships – National Programme Lead, Sports Welfare Officer Network
Active Partnerships have an exciting new role within the national team to support the new network of Sports Welfare Officers that is beginning to be developed across the country. Are you someone who has experience and the skills to develop trusted relationship and deliver projects involving different organisations? Do you have knowledge of safeguarding in sport?
Deadline for Applications: 3 October 2023
For more information about this role and to apply, please visit the Active Partnerships Jobs page.
Active Partnerships – Relationships Partner, Sports Welfare Officer Network
Active Partnerships have an exciting new position in the national team to be the strategic lead for the new network of Sports Welfare Officers. Can you build and develop trusted relationships across organisations at a strategic level? Have you developed and managed projects involving multiple organisations? Can you be an influential external advocate for welfare in sport?
Deadline for Applications: 3 October 2023
For more information about this role and to apply, please visit the Active Partnerships Jobs page.
Kent Cricket – Disability Performance Coach
Kent Cricket are looking to recruit a Performance Cricket Coach, who will coach and manage a training and fixture programme for the Kent Learning and Physically Disabled (LD/PD) Cricket Squad. This is a part-time role with a yearly package payment.
Deadline for Applications: Friday 20 October 2023
For more information about this role and to apply, please visit Kent Cricket website
Sports Connect – Various roles
A number of exciting roles are available with Sports Connect; an inclusive sport for all education focused organisation using the Powers of Sport to Inspire, Motivate and Educate everyone to build a better life for themselves and unite the communities in which they live.
- Head Sports Coach
- Lead Sports Tutor
- Learning Support Assistant
- Community Sports & Health Coach
For more information, please visit the Sports Connect recruitment page.
Local Coaching Opportunities
Team Theme: info@teamthemekent.co.uk
Website: Total Sports Coaching
Rugbytots
Rugbytots are recruiting, with opportunities across the county. If you’re energetic and outgoing, can engage with young children and encourage their development, you’ll love working with Rugbytots.
For northeast Kent, covering Sittingbourne, Faversham, Canterbury and Thanet, contact jolyon@rugbtots.co.uk, 0345 3130435.
For west Kent, covering Tonbridge, Maidstone and Sevenoaks, contact westkent@rugbytots.co.uk.
Careers in Sport
Find jobs from leading organisations across the sports & fitness industry. Apply online today and take the next steps. Careers in Sports jobs are updated daily, and you can apply directly.
Follow this link to browse Careers in Sport’s job listings
UK Sport
UK Sport provides strategic investment to enable Great Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic sports and athletes to achieve their full medal winning potential. They advertise UK based sports jobs on their website.
Follow this link to browse UK Sport’s job listings
Further Education
Canterbury Christ Church University – Foundation Degree in Physical Education and Physical Activity
Two year programme starting in September 2022 designed for students who are currently working in a physical education setting and who want to obtain a qualification whilst only attending university one day a week.
Follow this link to CCCU Foundation degree
Canterbury Christ Church University – BA Top Up year in Physical Education and Physical Activity
A natural follow on from the Foundation Degree, on successful completion of this students will obtain a BA (Hons) in Physical Education and Physical Activity. Again, this programme is only one day a week. The next cohort will start in September 2022.
Follow this link to CCCU BA Top Up Year
Work Experience / Placement
Active Kent & Medway receives many requests from people looking to undertake work experience or placements within the service.
Any enquiries for work placements must go through Kent County Council, where you will find details of the types of placements which can be offered and the application form.
We also suggest that those looking for work experience get in touch with the Sports Development unit in their local area, who may be able to offer opportunities. It is important to note that work experience cannot be guaranteed.
Submit an opportunity
If you wish to submit a job opportunity to be published on this page, please email us at activekent@kent.gov.uk.