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Sports & Leisure

Sports and leisure provide powerful opportunities for Christian mission and ministry, community building and discipleship. Explore jobs, organisations, events and resources focused on sport, fitness and recreation in ministry.
Sports Leisure

Sports and leisure offer unique opportunities for Christian mission and ministry, using activity, teamwork and recreation to build relationships, share faith and strengthen communities. Whether you’re exploring roles in sports ministry, connecting with organisations using sport or outdoor activities for outreach, attending coaching events or accessing resources to develop your skills, this page gathers everything in one place. From coaching and fitness to community recreation, health programmes and youth sport, OSCAR connects you with opportunities, organisations and tools to help you serve effectively in sports and leisure-focused Christian ministry.

Explore jobs in Sports & Leisure

Explore the latest Christian sports and leisure jobs and mission opportunities all in one place.

Abernethy Outdoor Centre
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Outdoor Instructor, Nethy Bridge

  • Highlands and Islands
  • Location-based
  • Salary or Allowance
  • Full-time, Permanent

Serve God through great hospitality and exciting outdoor adventure as part of a vibrant and friendly team. All surrounded by stunning Scottish countryside.

Lee Abbey
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Youth & Children's Activity Instructor

  • Devon
  • Location-based
  • Salary or Allowance , Voluntary
  • 1 to 4 years, Full-time

Do you have a passion for Young People, love Outdoor Activities then we would love to hear from you. We seek to enable & encourage Children & Young People in their walk with Jesus

Lee Abbey
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Senior Activity Instructor

  • Devon
  • Location-based
  • Salary or Allowance , Voluntary
  • 1 to 4 years, Full-time

We are seeking a trained senior activity instructor to enable and encourage children and young people in outdoor and adventurous activities, like zip wire, crate stack and climbing

Chase Outdoors
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Temporary Retail and Leisure Assistant

  • Staffordshire
  • Location-based
  • Salary or Allowance
  • 3 to 12 months

Temporary role (Apr–Sept) at Chase Outdoors & Leisure. Varied work across retail, storage, campsite & sales. Tue–Sat 9–5:30, NLW. Must be friendly, fit & PC confident. Perks included.

ReachAcross
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Health and Fitness Community Centre Team Needed

  • Western Asia (Middle East)
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support
  • 1 to 4 years, 3 to 12 months, Full-time, Permanent

Health and Fitness Community Centre Team

ReachAcross
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UK Outreach

  • United Kingdom
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support
  • 3 to 12 months, Full-time, Less than 3 months

Experience British culture in Birmingham, engaging with Muslim communities and sharing the gospel. Up to one year

ReachAcross
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Youth Worker / Library Host

  • Eastern Africa, Northern Africa
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support , Voluntary
  • 1 to 4 years, 3 to 12 months, Full-time, Less than 3 months

A relational person to lead activities, some sports or other creative outlets and invest in the young people in the community.

ReachAcross
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Language and Cultural Learning with Personal Ministry

  • Northern Africa, Eastern Africa
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support
  • 1 to 4 years, Full-time, Permanent

2+ years Language and cultural acquisition with personal ministry in North East Africa

Abernethy Outdoor Centre
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Abernethy Academy - Gap Year

  • Highlands and Islands
  • Location-based
  • Voluntary
  • 3 to 12 months, Full-time

Join us for our 6 month gap programme at Nethy Bridge. Serve on our hospitality team, take part in adventure activities and grow in faith whilst living in Christian community.

Abernethy Outdoor Centre
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Trainee Instructor Course

  • Highlands and Islands, Strathspey, Dumfries and Galloway
  • Location-based
  • Cost (a payment is required)
  • 3 to 12 months

Kickstart your career towards becoming an Outdoor Activity Instructor. You will be surrounded by beautiful Scottish scenery as you work towards your NGB outdoor qualifications.

Abernethy Outdoor Centre
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Senior Instructor, Barcaple

  • Dumfries and Galloway
  • Location-based
  • Salary or Allowance
  • Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a Senior Outdoor Instructor who can deliver a safe, exciting and meaningful adventure programme in line with our mission.

Heatree Activity Centre
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Seasonal Outdoor Instructor

  • Devon
  • Location-based
  • Salary or Allowance
  • 3 to 12 months, Full-time

We currently have a vacancy for a Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor for our 2026 season, based at our outdoor activity centre within Dartmoor National Park, Devon.

Explore organisations in Sports & Leisure

Find Christian organisations involved in sports ministry, coaching, recreation, fitness outreach and community engagement.

Danehill Farm Cottage, Yorkshire Dales
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Danehill Farm Cottage, Yorkshire Dales

Danehill Farm Cottage offers a self-catering retreat in the beautiful and remote village of Oughtershaw. Close to the three peaks, with no landline, WiFi or reliable reception this is a stunning place to rest and explore. Discounts for church workers.

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Liverpool Christian Room for 2

Double Room in my home in Liverpool. 3.5 miles from city centre and close to all amenities. Would suit a couple or a solo Christian Traveller. Very close to a large park, buses and trains. I look forward to welcoming you £80/night.

Seek And Save Mission Ministries
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Seek And Save Mission Ministries

Seek And Save Mission Ministries(SAMM) is a nonprofit organization registered and recognized in Ghana, dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children and addressing poverty in underserved communities. Registration Charity Number: DSW/9430 .

ACUK Pioneer Centre
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ACUK Pioneer Centre

ACUK Pioneer Centre, Outdoor Education Centre, Situated in the Shropshire Hills offering School Residentials, Conferences and Events - Training Courses, Fellowship Weekends, Church Groups and More! Opportunities to train and become an Outdoor Instructor!

Towy Community Church
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Towy Community Church

We are a church based in Carmarthen in west Wales. We run a bowling alley, a charity shop, a debt advice center and a food bank.

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Soul Edge

Whether your adventure is in Canada or New Zealand, Soul Edge shares the same heart. We want to see you grow spiritually, take on new challenges and become a powerful servant of Christ.

Chichester Baptist Church
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Chichester Baptist Church

We are an active and lively evangelical church drawing people from all over Chichester and the surrounding area.

Active Hope Ltd
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Active Hope Ltd

Active Hope is a Christian charity based in Warrington, committed to providing quality outdoor and adventurous activities from well qualified and enthusiastic instructors to children and young people from across the area.

Oakwood Youth Challenge
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Oakwood Youth Challenge

Oakwood Youth Challenge is a Christian charity, comprising of Oakwood Outdoors, a residential activity centre, and Oakwood Climbing Centre. Our aim is to provide an environment where individuals can be challenged physically, socially & spiritually.

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Tauernhof

Tauernhof, located in the heart of the Austrian Alps, is a Christian retreat center that offers retreats, camps, and seasonal Bible schools.

VidaGol
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VidaGol

VidaGol is a Christian non-profit in São Paulo, Brazil. We help young people from diverse backgrounds, to live life to the full, providing spiritual support, academic preparation, a joyful community, sporting opportunities and access to global cultures.

Phakamani Arise Foundation Zimbabwe
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Phakamani Arise Foundation Zimbabwe

PAFZ is a registered community-based non profit organization founded in 2015. Alongside various local and global team players, our focus is on Church leadership empowerment and child support to meet all the developmental needs of vulnerable children.

Explore events in Sports & Leisure

Discover Christian events, training and workshops focused on sports ministry, coaching, recreation and community outreach.

Rooted (for Women) - adventure activities and Bible teaching
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Rooted (for Women) - adventure activities and Bible teaching

  • 08 May 2026 to 10 May 2026
  • Venue: Inverness-shire, UK
  • Cost: Fee/Ticketed
Summer Camps for 9-17 yr olds
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Summer Camps for 9-17 yr olds

  • 26 Jul 2026 to 09 Aug 2026
  • Venue: Cromer, UK
  • Cost: Fee/Ticketed

Explore resources in Sports & Leisure

Access useful resources to support sports ministry, coaching, recreation, wellbeing initiatives and community engagement.

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TeenStreet UK

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July/Aug in Carnforth TeenStreet is a Christian youth event for teens aged 13-17. Join with Christian teens from around the UK for an action-packed week of teaching, small group time, worship, workshops, sports and more!

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Satellites

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August in Shepton Mallet Satellites is a brand-new event for young people, brought to you by the team at Youthscape. It’s a five-day gathering, designed to inspire teenagers to live with God at the centre of their lives for the other 360 days of the ...

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The Lodge Country Park, Market Overton, Rutland

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In the heart of Rutland, just a few miles away from the picturesque Rutland Water and close to the market towns of Oakham and Melton Mowbray. We offer log cabin holiday accommodation, additional camping facilities and also a cafe and shop.

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Pembina Valley Bible Camp, Darlingford, Canada

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Our goal is to gain relationships with campers in a well-balanced program of recreation, camping instruction, and Bible teaching, carried out by committed Christian staff. Thus the camp focuses on the spiritual, physical, social and educational devel...

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Good Book Oasis, Vrbovce, Slovakia

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The Good Book Oasis is located in the foothills of the White Carpathian mountains. Guests describe as "lovely, bright, roomy and home-like, with sauna and fireplace - a real treat after a day in the snow". Being near the woods you can see deer, rab...

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Kingfisher Jinja Resort, Bukaya, Uganda

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A peaceful and quiet place to experience the lifestyle.

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Methodist Resort, Nairobi, Kenya

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Methodist Resort and Conference Centre is a well known Hotel in Nairobi. Ideally Situated in Lavington, approximatley 5 kilometers from the city centre. The resort offers 100 tastefully designed en-suit rooms, 12 conference rooms that will cater to a...

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Njewa Safaris, Kenya

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They are currently giving special offers for holidays to Kenya for all categories of groups ranging from missionaries to students.

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Mwamba Christian Conservation Centre, Watamu, Kenya

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Set aside time to seek Him, to find rest and to worship in our beautiful beachfront centre on the Indian Ocean. Accommodating up to 16 people you can also get involved in the workings of our Christian Conservation Charity - preserving creation!

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Kisima Safaris, East Africa

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African wildlife Lodge Safaris, Kenya Camping Tours Tanzania, African Holidays Safari, Uganda Gorilla Treks, budget camping kenya, Kenya beach holidays, mount Kenya climbing, gorilla safaris uganda, masai mara camping safaris, Sweetwaters tented Camp...

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The Pleasaunce, North Norfolk

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Standing in six acres of grounds, The Pleasaunce can accommodate up to 80 visitors, making it perfect for large parties. Guests can relax in the tranquil rose or sunken gardens and enjoy the cloisters and clock tower. We offer fun and recreation for ...

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Rekonnect Teens Camp, Derbyshire

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This re-entry camp for teens is usually held in the Summer holiday each year.