Vacancies in Welsh sport

Weightlifting Wales is looking for a Project Oral Historian / Heritage Officer to lead our exciting two-year National Lottery Heritage Fund project - Strength & Legacy: Capturing the Living History of Weightlifting Wales (1950s–2010/2011)

The two-year project will include oral history interviews, research, digitisation and the creation of a lasting archive of our sport's heritage. 

Closing date: 30 September 2026

Find out more | Project Oral Historian / Heritage Officer - Weightlifting Wales

We're looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to work in partnership with Weightlifting Wales (WW) as our new Coach Education Delivery Partner.

This is a unique self-employed opportunity to generate income through a profit-share partnership with WW, while building and growing coach education across Wales.

Closing date: 30 September 2026

Find out more | Coach Education Delivery Partner - Weightlifting Wales

The BSA is seeking passionate individuals to join our delivery team for Together We Can™ —an award-winning, 5-week water safety programme designed for communities traditionally excluded from aquatic activities. Based primarily in Swansea with occasional travel across South Wales, you will facilitate vital, life-saving lessons that build water confidence and drowning prevention skills where they are needed most. 

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and cover letter to contactus@thebsa.co.uk

Closing date: 2 October 2026

Find out more | Together We Can™ Instructor - The Black Swimming Association (The BSA) 

Paddle Cymru is seeking an Independent Chairperson to lead its Board, provide strategic leadership, champion good governance, and support the growth of paddlesport in Wales. This voluntary role offers the opportunity to shape the future of the national governing body and make a lasting impact.

Closing Date:  5th October 2026 - 12pm

Find out more | Independent Chairperson (Voluntary Board Position) - Paddle Cymru

Are you passionate about adult safeguarding? Do you want the opportunity to help influence how adult safeguarding is approached across sport?

This exciting post offers an opportunity to provide delivery of safeguarding advice and support to sport and recreation organisations in Wales, through training delivery, assurance reviews and relationship management. The successful candidate will ensure that the sports sector is addressing the safeguarding of all adults in sport, deliver training and offer advice, information and support across sport and recreation.

Closing date: 16 October 2026

Find out more | Wales Safeguarding in Sport Manager – Ann Craft Trust