Sport & Leisure Academy is an 8 week training course giving participants an introduction to the sport and leisure industry. Delivered in partnership with Dundee & Angus College and Active Dundee, this unique offer is sure to get you moving and thinking about the huge range of opportunities in this industry.
What to expect:
- An entry-level training course for people interested in the sport and leisure industry (sports coach, gym instructor, lifeguards, leisure attendants, etc.)
- Classroom work delivered at D&A College, Gardyne Campus
- Employability training and support delivered by Discover Work teams
- 24 hours work experience with Active Dundee teams
- Modules and accredited training including; sports coaching, gym instructor, emergency first aid, safeguarding
- Advice on how to work self-employed or start your own business
- Free sports kit
- Help to apply for jobs with Active Dundee (or anything else you like) on completion of the course
- Support to apply for further education courses
- 1 to 1 support to help you get ready for starting work and for up to a year into your employment
Important dates & locations*:
- Information Day: 11am, Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at Lecture Theatre 1, D&A College, Gardyne Road, DD5 1NY
- Full course dates: Monday 4th May to Friday 26th June 2026
Requirements:
- Live in Dundee or close by
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Be unemployed or underemployed (not enough hours, low pay, etc.)
- Be able to commit to all days of the course
- Be interested in working or studying in the sport & leisure industry
*Applicants must complete an application and attend the Information Day to be considered for the course.
Please complete the form below to apply. If you have any issues completing this form, please email contact@discoverworkdundee.co.uk and so we can support you with your application.
Application Form: Sport & Leisure Academy 2026 – Fill in form
Applications close5pm, Friday 17th April 2026.
