Performance Sport Co-ordinator (Student Placement) (028326)

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic student looking to gain hands-on experience in a high-performance sporting environment? Surrey Sports Park is offering an exciting unpaid student placement opportunity within our Performance Sport Programme, with a key focus on supporting our Women’s Performance Rugby Team, competing at the highest level of university sport.

This placement is ideal for students undertaking a year in industry who are eager to develop their skills in sports management, athlete support, and performance programme delivery. Working alongside experienced professionals and elite student-athletes, you will gain invaluable insight into the day-to-day operations of a high-performing sports environment.

The Role

You will support the coordination and delivery of key programme activities, while taking on a lead role in the organisation and management of the women’s rugby team.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as Women’s Rugby Matchday Manager, coordinating matchday operations, managing substitutions, and liaising closely with coachesOverseeing seasonal team logistics, including kit coordination, travel and accommodation bookings, referee communications, and matchday systemsSupporting the delivery of BUCS fixtures and event entries across multiple performance sportsAssisting with the administration of the Dual Career Programme and Elite Athlete Fund, including processing athlete expensesContributing to Team Surrey events, such as Open Days, inductions, and Freshers’ WeekWorking with the marketing team to promote athlete achievements and performance success storiesSupporting the organisation of athlete education workshops and development sessionsLeading or contributing to student forums and feedback initiatives to enhance programme deliveryWhat We’re Looking For

We are seeking a proactive and organised student who is:

Currently enrolled on a degree programme requiring a placement yearPassionate about sport, particularly performance or university-level sportA strong communicator with the ability to build relationships with athletes, coaches, and staffWell-organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritiesAdaptable and willing to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required

Experience in administration, customer-facing roles, or sport environments is advantageous, and knowledge of BUCS or performance sport structures is desirable.

What You Will Gain

While this is an unpaid placement, it offers a rich and rewarding learning experience, helping you develop key professional and transferable skills. You will benefit from:

First-hand experience working within a high-performance university sport programmeExposure to elite matchday operations and sports logisticsDevelopment of essential skills such as leadership, communication, organisation, and problem-solvingExperience working across multiple areas including events, athlete support, and marketingA valuable reference and practical experience to enhance your CVHow to Apply

For more information or to be considered for the role please submit a formal application via the University Website with a CV and Cover Letter.

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position.

Interviews will take place on 15th July.

Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026

Area: Operational Services

Salary: Unpaid Placement
Fixed Term from 03/08/2026 to 31/05/2027