03/08/2026
πββοΈWeβre Hiring: Sport Assistant (Part-Time)πββ
Looking for a flexible role in a vibrant sport and fitness environment? Join Northumbria Sport and help us create a welcoming, safe, and high-quality experience for all users
About the role
As a Sport Assistant, youβll work across our sport facilities, supporting customers and delivering excellent service. Youβll need experience in a swimming pool wet environment and a good understanding of customer service.
π Hours: 14.8 hours per week
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Shift patterns:
Monday: 14:30 - 22:24
Saturday: 06:36 - 14:30
π Location: Sport Central (with occasional work at Coach Lane Sports Ground)
Find out more about the role here: https://bit.ly/4fIryWw
03/08/2026
βΌοΈLOYALTY OFFER βΌοΈ
If you had a 2024/25 Annual Fitness Membership you are eligible for a Loyalty discount off your 2025/26 Annual Membership!
Check your emails for your exclusive offer link!
Didn't get a link? Drop us a message and we'll look into it for you!
29/07/2026
β¨ Northumbria Celebrates Double Success at Record-Breaking TASS Conference β¨
Northumbria University has marked a standout year for its athlete support programme, hosting the largest TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) Conference to date and seeing its own Helen Ruud named TASS Sport Psychology Practitioner of the Year.
Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4w0sv2H
28/07/2026
π¨ We're recruiting coaches! π
Join our Sport Club programme and help support our students across a range of sports at Northumbria University.
We're currently looking for coaches in:
π Athletics (Sprint)
π Cricket
β½ Football
π₯ Judo (Level 2)
π Netball (Level 2)
π Rugby Union (Level 2)
Whether you're an experienced coach or looking for an exciting opportunity to work within university sport, we'd love to hear from you.
π Coaching opportunities are based across our Newcastle venues, with students competing in local leagues and BUCS competitions.
For Football enquiries, contact [email protected]
For Netball enquiries, contact [email protected]
For Rugby Union enquiries, contact [email protected]
For all other sports contact [email protected]
To see the role descriptions head to the link below:
https://bit.ly/45u7F1r
23/07/2026
π
COMMONWEALTH GAMES π
Good luck to our Northumbria Netball Alumni who get underway at the Commonwealth games in Glasgow this week. It's great to see 6 Alumni representing Northern Ireland at the games!
π Caroline OβHanlon
π Emma Magee
π Fionnuala Toner
π Lisa Bowman
π Orlaith Rogers
π Lisa Carlin
We can't wait to see you in action at your first game on Saturday!
22/07/2026
π 30 DAY MEMBERSHIPS IS BACK! ποΈ
Our popular 30 Day Membership has returned, with prices starting from just Β£20 for Northumbria University Students & Staff and Β£30 for Associate & Community Members.
β¨ Your membership includes:
πͺ Access to our Matrix Fitness Gym
π§ Fantastic Group Exercise Classes
π§ Sauna & Steam Room
π Pool access to cool off after your workout
π― Discounts on Personal Training, Massage & Cupping
ποΈ Discounted Facility Hire Rates
Purchase here: https://bit.ly/4yquhMO
17/07/2026
π©ΉMATCH DAY PHYSIOTHERAPISTπ©Ή
We are currently seeking to recruit a match day physiotherapist to support our Men's and Women's Rugby Union teams. This presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to university-level sports.
The successful candidate will be responsible for pre-match preparation, acute injury assessment, medical management, and emergency pitch-side trauma care.
The role will entail approximately 4-8 hours of work per week, primarily during the period of September to March.
If you are interested in registering your interest for the role please email [email protected]
Find out more in our link in bio or head to Northumbriasport.com/work-for-us
15/07/2026
π©π»βπ CONGRATS GRADUATES π¨π»βπ
Huge congratulations to all students who have graduated over this past week. It was great to catch up with some of our Sport Scholars!
We hope you've all had the best time studying and representing Northumbria π΄β«
26/06/2026
Ready to take your game to the next level while earning your degree? πβ½ππ
Northumbria University is a leading institution for student-athletes, and our Sport Scholarship applications are officially OPEN! πβ¨
Whether youβre competing in one of our 80+ BUCS teams or aiming for national and international teams, we provide the elite, high-performance support you need to excel both on the field and with your studies. ποΈπ
Why Join Northumberia Sport?
Dual Career Support: We help you master the balance between training and your studies. βοΈπ₯
Expert Backing: Benefit from our amazing professional, multi-disciplinary support staff in a high-performance environment. π©Ίπͺ
Holistic Growth: Access incredible volunteering and development programs to boost your profile for life after graduation. ππ
Whatβs Included in Our Scholar Package? π
We offer a comprehensive support system to help you thrive:
π° Financial Support: Available for our top-performing students (awarded via panel decision; not all scholars receive financial awards).
π Exclusive Sport Scholar kit package.
ποΈ Specialist strength & conditioning coaching and high performance facilities.
π©Ή Physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation support.
π Unlimited access to Sport Central fitness facilities, including the pool!
π§ Performance lifestyle & sport psychology support your mental resilience
π Nutritional advice to fuel your performance.
βοΈ Dual career and academic flexibility support.
π§ͺ Anti-doping workshops and guidance.
Find out more by heading to our website Northumbriasport.com or head to our link in bio