Sports Employment and Training

Below you will find information on employment and training opportunities related to sport, leisure and physical activity.

Employment opportunities

The range of employment opportunities provided by Hackney's sports facilities can include:

  • facility-based staff
  • duty officers
  • leisure assistants
  • receptionists and cleaners
  • coaching/instructor staff
  • swimming teachers
  • aerobic teachers.

Finding vacancies

Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) manage Hackney's sports facilities and some members of staff on behalf of the council.

For vacancies in Hackney sports facilities, please check the GLL website, local Hackney media or the job vacancies section of the Hackney Council website.

Training opportunities

For those wishing to train as a teacher or coach in a particular sport, we are able to offer advice about the opportunities available (including, where possible, advice about funding options). For more information, please contact us using the details at the top-right hand corner of this page.

Specific training opportunities currently include:

Adventures in Learning

Canoeing, sailing, rock climbing, water confidence and health and fitness classes for young adults who are not in employment / education, or are recovering from mild mental illness or substance misuse. Find out more about Adventures in Learning.

Physical activity workshops

If you want to expand your knowledge of physical activity, our 'Exercise your mind!' workshop is for you. By taking part, you'll learn how to champion physical activity within your professional life or local community. Find out more about our physical activity workshops.

Walk leader training

Walk leader training is aimed primarily at volunteers who wish to lead community walks, and is run where there is an existing Walk For Health Scheme. Find out more about walk leader training.

Back to top

Page updated: 28 Jan 2010 


Do it online

Contact Details

Leisure & Physical Activities Services
Cultural Services
Maurice Bishop House
17 Reading Lane
E8 1HH

Opening Times
Mon to Fri: 9am - 5pm.
Email: info@hackney.gov.uk
Tel: 020 8356 7422
Fax: 020 8356 7515

Downloads

Related links

Useful websites


How do you rate this information / service ?