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Description

Sport at UCL is powered by student volunteers - TeamUCL are recruiting activators to support the delivery of a range of social sport sessions. This is a fantastic opportunity to get hands on experience and you'll play a big part in shaping sport at UCL.

Find out more about the different opportunities and available roles below.

TeamUCL Leagues offer a way for UCL students to play regular, semi-competitive sport which is affordable and close to campus. We are looking for activators to support the following TeamUCL Leagues this year:
 

  • Netball League Activator | Wednesdays 4:15-6:15PM | Maria Fidelis School
  • Basketball League Activator | Sundays 3-5PM | Acland Burghley School
  • 11-a-side Football League Activator | Sundays 2-4PM | The Hub Regents Park
  • Squash League Activator | Tuesdays 8-10PM | TeamUCL Gym
  • Squash League Activator | Saturdays 11AM-2PM | TeamUCL Gym
  • Tennis League Activator | Saturdays 2-6PM | Somers Town Community Sports Centre
  • Tennis League Activator | Sundays 3-7PM | Somers Town Community Sports Centre

Project Active's Pay & Play programme offers UCL students the opportunity to play sport in a no-commitment and low pressure environment. Activators facilitate our Pay and Play sessions to make sure everyone feels welcome and included. We are looking for activators to support the following sessions this year:

  • Football Pay and Play Activator | Monday 5-6PM | Somers Town Community Sports Centre
  • Snooker Pay and Play Activator | Monday 5-6PM | Phineas Bar 
  • Tennis Pay and Play Activator | Tuesdays 5-6PM | Somers Town Community Sports Centre
  • Pickleball Pay and Play Activator | Thursday 12-1PM | Mandela Studio, Team UCL Gym 
  • Squash Pay and Play Activator | Monday 4-5PM | Team UCL Squash Courts 
  • Climbing Pay and Play Activator | Friday 5-6PM | Rise Climbing Gym
  • Badminton (SoM) Pay and Play Activator | Friday 5-6PM | In2Sports Centre

Project Active's Run Groups are free for students to attend, and a great way to be part of a supportive community of recreational runners, whether you are just getting started or regular runner! We are looking for regular volunteers for the following running groups:
 

  • Women Only Running Group | Thursday 4-5PM | Bloomsbury Theatre
  • Post-grad Only Running Group | Friday 6.30-7.30PM | Bloomsbury Theatre
  • Project Active Running Group | Tuesday 5-6PM | Bloomsbury Theatre
  • School of Management Running Group | Date & Time TBC
  • UCL East Running Group | Date & Time TBC


All Jokes Aside is TeamUCL's campaign to support the mental health and wellbeing of male-identifying students at UCL and as part of this we offer free sprots and activity sessions. 

We are looking for activators to support the following:
 

  • All Jokes Aside Pickleball | Tuesday 5-6PM | Mandela Studio  
Duties

As an activator, your role is to be on hand to ensure everyone has the best experience. Responsibilities can include:

  • Collecting and returning equipment;
  • Welcoming participants and tracking attendance;
  • Facilitating play to make sure everyone gets involved;
  • Creating content for social media.
Who will the volunteers be working with?
TeamUCL staff - we will confirm shifts, provide instructions and support with your development.
UCL students - those attending the sessions!
Training
• Social Sport Activator training
• Free First Aid qualifications
• Access to Sports Leadership and Volunteering Fund to get a sports qualification subsidised
• Support from TeamUCL staff

Time commitment

We are looking for an activator to take on the same weekly session for the term but we can find cover if there are certain weeks you are not available.
Application deadline