Sport and Physical Activity Intern - Trinity College Dublin Students Union and Trinity Sport

The
intern will help to increase student participation in sport and physical
activity and to represent the interests of students in the development and
provision of an innovative programme of sport and physical activities. The role
will work collaboratively with colleagues from TCDSU and Trinity Sport to develop
initiatives to involve more students in sport and physical activity, as a key
element of maintaining a healthy lifestyle during their time at Trinity.

Principal duties

• Develop, co-ordinate and evaluate programmes and initiatives
  for students to engage with sport and physical activity at Trinity.
• Develop and deliver specific programmes and initiatives
  targeted at increasing participation of under-represented groups including
  LGBTQ+ community, minority and ethnic group and those with a disability.
• Develop programmes specifically targeted at increasing
  participation of female students.
• Assist with the co-ordination and delivery of sport and
  physical activity events such as Health & Sport Week, Freshers week, sports
  awards, open days etc.
• Promote and raise awareness of the physical, mental and
  academic benefits of participating in physical activity, co-ordinating
  wellbeing initiatives as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development and promotion of the existing
  social sport programmes, on campus and at other relevant locations (e.g.,
  Halls).
• Work with the SU team to plan sport and physical activities,
  events, and campaigns as part of the annual programme of themed weeks
  throughout the year.
• To assist with and promote projects and initiatives
  associated with the Healthy Trinity movement and groups.
• Provide regular updates and reports on activities and
  programmes.
• Engage in Personal Development Planning to achieve goals
  identifying a skills and capabilities to develop during the 9-month programme.
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the SU Welfare
  Officer and the Sport Participation

Learning outcomes

At the end of the internship period, the suitable candidate
can expect to have developed the following;

• Insight into the process behind sport and physical activity
  development and initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver sport and physical activity
  programmes and events for diverse participant groups.
• Interpersonal and networking skills from working with a mix
  of teams and personnel from all levels within and external to the organization.
• Develop practical skills in event and programme management
  including logistics, marketing and participation engagement
• Task management from being able to juggle multiple demands
  and deal with them in a timely manner.
• Training and development opportunities (courses, seminars,
  conferences) as appropriate.
• An introduction to the national and international third
  level sporting sector.

Further Information

Informal enquiries about this internship should be made to
the Student Sport Pathway Manager, Lisa Cafferky via email lisa.cafferky@tcd.ie

The Candidate

• A recent graduate, looking to pursue a career in Sports
  Development.
• Experience of delivering and leading on sports projects.
• Actively involved and interested in sport and/or physical
  activity.
• Knowledge of barriers to participation in sport and physical
  activity.
• A team player, approachable and a willingness to network.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Someone who has high energy and enjoys working in a busy,
  exciting, and constantly changing environment.
• Ability to write reports and good IT skills (MS Office).
• Undergraduate degree in Sport or Physical activity
  (desirable)
• Coaching or fitness instructor qualification (desirable)
• First Aid Qualification (desirable)

Application Information

Applications for this post should be emailed to Lisa
Cafferky, lisa.cafferky@tcd.ie no later than 5pm on the 23rd of July
2026. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 4th of August.

To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a
Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) outlining why they are
suitable for this role.

They should also include in the Cover Letter reference to
any previous experience of their involvement in sport (this can include
volunteering, participating, coaching, or other work experience) and why they
feel it is important to develop initiatives to engage as many students as
possible in sport and physical activity.

Pay: €15.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Gym membership
• On-site gym
• Wellness program

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Sports: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Work Location: In person