Youth Work is One of the Most Important Jobs in Sport.
Behind every young person who stays out of trouble, finds their confidence, or discovers something they love, there's usually someone who showed up. In grassroots sport, youth workers are the connectors, the mentors, the safe adults. But the sector is under pressure, and the need for qualified, skilled professionals has never been greater. The Sported Skills Academy is here to change that.
Over 500,000 young people are reached by Sported's network every year. They deserve the best.
Start building your Youth Work skills today
Qualified youth workers are the backbone of grassroots sport. The better trained your team, the more young people you can reach, the better the experience you give them, and the stronger your organisation becomes.
- Open the door to larger grants and statutory contracts that require formally qualified staff
- Deliver better, more consistent support to the young people who need it most
- Give your team the confidence and tools to handle the most complex situations they face
- Build an organisation that funders trust, commissioners respect, and communities rely on
- Retain great people by showing them a real career pathway, not just a job
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Choose Your Level
All programmes are fully funded through the Growth and Skills Levy. No cost to you or your employer.
When can I start?
July 2026 Intake
- Application Deadline26 June 2026
- First Day of Learning10 July 2026
October 2026 Intake
- Application DeadlineTBC
- First Day of LearningTBC
Dates to be confirmed. Submit your EOI now to be first in the queue.
Ready to take the next step?
Two intakes a year, July and October 2026. Fully funded, first-come, first-served.
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