WORK EXPERIENCE & PLACEMENTS

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Gain practical coaching experience with our popular work placement programme!

Work Placement candidates who are successful will join our team and assist us in providing physical education in schools and nurseries. If you think that a work placement with West Midlands Sports Development (WMSD) would help you achieve your career goals of Sports Coaching and working with children, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Please take note – Due to the high demand for work placements with WMSD, we cannot guarantee a placement on your desired dates. All placements are allocated on a first come first serve basis.


Work Experience for High School/College Students

Please fill out this form if you are a High School student, school leaver or college student who wants to gain practical sports coaching experience.
This is a great chance for young people to improve their core skills of communication, teamwork, punctuality and more!
After you finish a work placement, you might be able to get paid work, or join our popular Sports Leaders programme.

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Preferred Placement Start Date
Preferred Placement End Date

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Work Experience for University Students (Ages 18+)

Please fill out this form if you are a university student who wants to gain practical sports coaching experience to help with your course.
This is a great chance for aspiring coaches to improve their core skills of communication, teamwork, and subject knowledge.
After you finish your work placement, you might be able to get paid work with WMSD.
This is an ideal chance for students who are studying the BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Sports Coaching degree.

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Preferred Placement Start Date
Preferred Placement End Date

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