Organisation London Universities and Colleges Athletics Salary 0 Location London, East and South East Contract type Volunteer Closing date 7 May 2026 Job Description About LUCA
London Universities and Colleges Athletics (LUCA) is a federation of university athletics clubs across London, the East and South East of England. We bring together university athletics clubs to deliver competitions, support student leaders, and strengthen the university athletics community.
LUCA’s work includes cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field fixtures, club development, and wider initiatives designed to make student athletics more connected, inclusive and sustainable.
About the role
The Cross Country Competition Lead chairs the Cross Country Delivery Committee and leads the planning and delivery of the LUCA Cross Country League and LUCA Cross Country Relays.
They are responsible for overseeing all Cross Country fixtures across the season, ensuring competitions are well-organised, fair, financially viable, and aligned with LUCA’s strategic objectives.
This is a senior operational leadership role within LUCA.
The Cross Country Chair:
Oversees the entire Cross Country League calendar
Chairs the Cross Country Committee
Coordinates race fixtures, league structure, and delivery
Ensures competitions are delivered in line with operational and sporting rules
They do not work alone, they build and lead the Cross Country Delivery Committee to deliver the season.
Person spec
Essential
Strong organisational and coordination skills
Confident leading meetings and delegating responsibilities
Ability to oversee multiple fixtures across a season
Good understanding of cross country competition structures
Strong communication skills
Desirable
Experience in cross country or endurance sport
Previous committee or leadership experience
Experience coordinating volunteers or events
Interest in sport governance or event management
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