Event Communication Volunteers - Loughborough, United Kingdom - Swim England

Swim England
Swim England
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Loughborough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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About The Role:

Are you a budding journalist or communications student looking to broaden your skills and knowledge?

Are you keen to gain experience covering national sporting events?

If so, then Swim England wants to hear from you.


The national governing body for swimming, diving, artistic swimming and water polo is once again running its exciting volunteer programme, to give students an opportunity to showcase their talent and boost their portfolio.

Working alongside members of the Swim England communications team, your responsibilities will include:

  • Writing crisp, precise copy for the Swim England website
  • Gathering reaction to those medalwinning moments from athletes and coaches
  • Creating engaging social posts for our social media channels


The commitment from you will be a minimum of four days poolside, attending at least two of our national events across all disciplines throughout 2024.


In return, published articles will be credited to you so they can be added to your portfolio, we will feedback on your work, offering tips and advice, as well as providing a reference for any potential future employer.


In addition, you'll receive a Swim England-branded Speedo polo shirt and bag, travel expenses from your home to the venue and hotel accommodation if required.


About You:


  • Be confident in writing accurate articles for a digital audience
  • Be confident in interviewing athletes, coaches to gather quotes
  • Have knowledge of social media and be able to write engaging posts
  • Be willing to attend weekend and evening events


We're keen to hear from students or qualified journalists/communications experts who want to gain experience covering sporting events for a fresh challenge.

If you are a Swim England member, please include your membership number.

Previous experience / knowledge of writing engaging communications would also be advantageous.


Swim England is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.


No Agencies Please

About Us:


Swim England is striving to create a happier, healthier and more successful nation through swimming and aquatic activity. We strive to inspire everyone to enjoy the water in the way that suits them. As the recognised national governing body for swimming, artistic swimming, diving and water polo in England, we help people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and compete in all our sports.


Each month millions of people are able to enjoy our sports and activities because they have been through our renowned Swim England Learn to Swim Pathway.


Ensuring people are safe in the water is of paramount importance to us and so we work closely with partners to keep water safety high on the national agenda.


At our heart Swim England is a membership organisation dedicated to supporting our clubs and members to develop and succeed.

We maintain the laws of the sport and run world-class national events that are open to all competing members.

We also operate a comprehensive range of qualification and education programmes for teachers, coaches, officials and tutors.

Swim England is an incorporated company with charitable status.

Our subsidiary businesses are wholly owned companies which are commercial - profits are passed up to Swim England for investment into our charitable aims.


Find out more about what it's like to work with us and the Swim England family here and download a summary of our employee benefits here.

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