Sports, Leisure & Recreation Placements
Want to stand out from the crowd?
Gaining international work experience on one of our Sports placements is a great option for making your CV stand out, and a great chance to learn about a new country and culture!
Why choose Placement Year International to arrange your international Sports placement?
Quite simply, we do all the hard work for you!
We are experts at arranging paid work placements around the world. Why spend your time contacting individual employers when we can do it for you?
From the moment you join, we guide you through the process making it stress-free. We help arrange visas. We liaise with University staff to ensure your course requirements are met and we help you complete necessary paperwork such as health and safety documents.
What roles are available on my sports, leisure & recreation placement?
Your role will be tailored to your skills, experience and preferences.
This may mean you specilise in a specific sport, or you may work in a business or centre that offers a wide range of sports and activities.
Our experienced team will discuss your requirements with you during the application process to ensure you are matched with a suitable placement and role. The most common roles include:
- PT – strength & conditioning
- Sports coaching
- Sports data analysis
- Sport events
- Sports injuries clinics
- Sports marketing (the business side of sports)
- Sports nutrition
- Sports physio
- Sports psychology
If you have another interest then please tell us – it’s very likely we can assist.
Which company will I work for on my sports, leisure & recreation placement?
We match your personal requirements and interests, your previous training and experience with the most suitable placement.
This personalised approach ensures you receive the experience and training you want and the host company receives someone with the skills they need.
We have a number of host companies that we work with to offer sports, leisure & recreation placements. They include:
- Professional sports clubs
- National Olympic sports teams
- Leisure centres
- Sports equipment manufacturers
- Youth sports programmes
- Luxury hotels
- Private gyms
How do I apply?
It's easy and quick!
Complete our short application form including uploading your CV and Cover Letter. Please clearly state in your Cover Letter which destination and type of placement you are interested in.
Got more questions? Send us a message!
How do I apply?
It's easy and quick!
Send your CV and Cover Letter to us using our enquiry form.
Please clearly state in your Cover Letter which destination and type of placement you are interested in.
Got more questions? Send us a message!
"I thank you for your support. It really was a great experience."
Fabien Shaikh, Nottingham Trent University
Nepal Business, Jan 2022
"Did a great job at finding me a placement in my chosen country and in my chosen field - especially given the difficulties of Covid and restricted travel."
Harry Moore, Loughborough University
"I always wanted to work in the UK as it has a rich culture. I have expanded my global connections. You were very helpful and informative."
Charmian Chang, University of Surrey
"I improved my communication, confidence, team work skills. Placement Year International is highly professional and organised. The communication and assistance was great, even after everything was sorted out with contracts!"
Feruza Shakir, University of Huddersfield
"It is a great established company with a lovely director who is very engaging to interns. I will recommend for my fellow Bournemouth University students."
Mei Smith, Bournemouth University
"I definitely enjoyed my placement in Nepal and the process for applying was made very easy by the team at Placement Year International."
Sam Galloway, University of Glasgow
