Vacancies in Welsh sport

Pickleball Wales seeks a Treasurer to oversee financial operations, budgeting, reporting, compliance and record-keeping. The role supports fundraising, sponsorship and strategic growth, working closely with the Board. Candidates should have financial management experience, strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in Excel and financial software, and knowledge of nonprofit financial regulations.

Closing date: 30 July 2026

Find out more | Finance Director - Pickleball Wales

Delyn Recreational Gymnastics in Holywell are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice to join their team within their club setting. 

Some daytime / evening / weekend hours TBA. For example: 

• Tuesday (5 hrs) 9 am – 2 pm 
• Wednesday (5 hrs) 4 pm – 9 pm 
• Thursday (5 hrs) 9 am – 2 pm 
• Friday (5 hrs) 4 pm – 9 pm

Closing date: Friday 31 July 2026

Find out more | Coaching Assistant Apprentice - Delyn Recreational Gymnastics 

As part of our partnership project with Dyfed Powys Police, the role purpose is to deliver a range of targeted interventions to vulnerable, marginalised young people and individuals who are involved (or at risk of becoming involved) in anti-social behaviour and criminal activity. The provision will address the risks and support the needs of young people, whilst empowering them to develop skills and attitudes to make positive life choices. 

Closing date: 9 August 2026

Find out more | Targeted Interventions Officer (Mid Wales) - Swansea City AFC Foundation

Disability Sport Wales are looking for a team-focused, organised and proactive Youth Voice & Leadership Senior Officer. With exceptional communication skills to connect with Disabled Young people, clubs, schools, and community partners, facilitating lasting links across the wider network.

Closing date: 12 August 2026

Find out more | Youth Voice & Leadership Senior Officer - Disability Sport Wales 

At Active Gwent, we are recruiting for two Independent Board Members and are especially interested in individuals with backgrounds in Public Affairs and Commercial / Financial Expertise. ​Active Gwent is one of five Sport Partnerships in Wales. We cover the Gwent region, which encompasses the Local Authority areas of Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent. As a new organisation, we are looking to make a significant difference to the lives of Gwent residents by promoting community sport and physical activity.

We are looking for individuals who share our passion for creating healthy lives and who can help us turn our vision into tangible outcomes. We want to address the significant inequalities that exist in Gwent and to work with partners to address this.

Closing Date: Sunday 16th August 2026

Find out more | Independent Board Member - Active Gwent.

Tennis Wales is looking to recruit an Independent Chairperson to lead Board to ensure the effective management of the organisation and work in partnership with the CEO to successfully deliver our vision. This is a non-salaried position. Expenses will be reimbursed for attendance at official meetings and events on behalf of Tennis Wales.

Closing date: 17 August 2026

Find out more | Independent Chair - Tennis Wales

Develop and manage Sport and Active Wellbeing projects that support ColegauCymru’s strategic priorities. Represent the organisation and strengthen key strategic partnerships. Manage budgets, monitor progress and risks, and ensure timely delivery and successful outcomes. Provide clear communications and regular progress reports to SMT, Principals’ Forum and the ColegauCymru Board.

Closing date: 23 August 2026, 5pm

Find out more | Project Officer - Sport and Wellbeing - ColegauCymru

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and professional person to join the Board, to help us to deliver our strategy and achieve our vision of 'tennis opened up across Wales'. The successful applicant must be a member of a registered LTA venue.

Closing Date:  24 August 2026

Find out more | Non-Executive Director (South Wales) - Tennis Wales

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and professional person to join the Board, to help us to deliver our strategy and achieve our vision of 'tennis opened up across Wales'. The successful applicant must be a member of a registered LTA venue.

Closing Date - 24 August 2026

Find out more | Non-Executive Director (North Wales) - Tennis Wales

Owned jointly by Swansea University and Swansea Council, Swansea Bay Sports Park Ltd is looking for experienced, values-driven individuals who can provide strategic leadership, independent challenge and specialist expertise to support the long-term success of SBSP, helping shape the future of sport, heath and wellbeing across Swansea and the wider region.

Closing date: 31 August 2026

Find out more | Independent Chair and Non-Executive Directors - Swansea Bay Sports Park Ltd