Sport Apprentice

Summary

District Sports are seeking to appoint an apprentice Sports Coach to join their team. The role will provide a unique opportunity to gain insight across a range of sports, from Basketball to Gymnastics, Football to Archery, Tennis to Dodgeball, or even something completely different! If you want to be more than just a coach, then join our team!

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Community activator coach (level 2)
Hours: Varying between 8.00am - 8.00pm, Monday to Friday. Some weekend work may be required on an occasional basis and can be negotiated with the employer. Shifts tbc.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 20 November
Duration: 1 year 2 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Using your passion for sport, the role will involve delivering inspiring sports activities to young people; whilst also offering the opportunity to undertake further training and coaching qualifications. The role will additionally require some travel between schools and an independence in setting-up and developing sports provision. Furthermore, the post will also suit an individual with business acumen, who can help to support and develop the business into the future.

If this sounds like the dream challenge for you then apply now and start your coaching journey through this fantastic opportunity!

The role will be varied and duties will include:

To deliver exciting and engaging coaching sessions that enthuse young people from the outset
Undertaking administrative tasks inclusive of registers, attendances and emailing schools/venues
To develop the fundamental motor skills of young people to support their enjoyment, achievement and development
Interacting with parents, relatives and venue staff in a professional manner at all times
Setting up and clearing away activities, in addition to overseeing the maintenance of equipment
Travelling to various local schools, clubs and activity centers
Undertaking business development activities with a view to expanding the reach of the business moving forwards
Some flexibility will be required within this role, in addition to other generic duties as required

Where you’ll work

92 LEATFIELD DRIVE

DERRIFORD

PLYMOUTH

PL6 5HL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

Your training course

Community activator coach (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Planning and adapting sessions and activities that respond to customer feedback and encourage customers to develop a lifelong activity habit.

Coaching or leading pre-planned sport or physical activity sessions that are attractive to the target audience(s) and develop motivational relationships with customers.

Promoting a physical activity offer, (including but not exclusively) organised play and sport in the community which supports individuals on their behaviour change journey.

Working collaboratively with sports clubs and other community assets – including volunteers, public services, youth workers, the police and community champions.

Supporting customers to co-produce rewarding volunteering opportunities.

Supporting families to participate together in sport and physical activity.

Working effectively with customer insight to overcome individual, community and societal barriers to participation in physical activity and sport.

Contributing to the employer’s design of activities and services and practising the employer’s organisation’s values, policies and procedures.

Contributing to teams that deliver community events and festivals.

Supporting organisations to evaluate, develop and promote sessions and other opportunities such as outdoor group exercise and informal social play.

Maintaining personal safety and wellbeing, as well as that of customers.

Managing disruptive behaviours from individuals within the group setting.

Encouraging customers to be regularly active – both formally and informally – within sports clubs or leisure facilities including open-space.

Effectively using social media and technology, appropriately, to deliver targeted messages to identified customer groups for example children, teenagers, adults and older adults.

Effectively monitor and evaluate activities, sessions and projects using technology platforms to maintain accurate records and produce timely reports.

Your training plan

Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard- striving to provide the successful candidate with an overarching knowledge and understanding in how to support curriculum Physical Education sessions and wide sports provision
Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid - as we believe PE and School Sport are the areas of the curriculum where you are most likely to need these skills
Prevent Training Safeguarding Training Functional Skills in maths and English (candidates with existing GCSE's in maths and English at Grade C/4 or above/equivalent will be exempt)
Training will take place at Plymouth Argyle

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4-9 (A*-C))
Math (grade 4-9 (A*-C))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Experience of working within a sporting, educational or administrative context would be advantageous, however a determination to see young people succeed is of the utmost importance. Strong problem solving, communication and team work skills will form a key element of the position, with the successful candidate anticipated to regularly utilise their skills in forward planning and initiative. The ability to work effectively as part of a team will form an essential part of this role; with the ability to adapt plans and have the foresight to potential obstacles being of paramount importance. Furthermore, an ability to motivate and inspire young people in striving toward their full potential will form an essential part of this role, with the ability to plan and adapt coaching sessions to keep them fun, engaging and exciting. Individuals with outstanding organisational skills are sought, however further training will be provided to support the long term development of the right candidate. Edit Personal qualities Do you love sport? Are you passionate about coaching? Can you inspire children to raise their game and try something new? These are the skills that you will need in abundance to make every coaching session fun, exhilarating and exhausting! An outgoing and bubbly personality will propel you to success as participants respond to your energy! In addition to an element of charisma, the successful applicant will need to be organised, flexible, a good team player and hard working.

About this company

District Sports are an established and professional multi-sport coaching company, delivering first class sports provision to children and schools across the country. District Sports Plymouth strives to provide a high quality service that positively impacts both schools and the younger generation through sporting activity. It is our philosophy to provide children of all abilities the opportunity to participate in sport and achieve their full potential. Alongside this, we aim to promote a healthy and active lifestyle which ultimately can only benefit their future development.

http://www.districtsportsplymouth.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This employer is very keen to progress all staff members through the unique training opportunities they offer and can host superb professional development opportunities within the sports coaching sector

Previous apprentices have been employed as full-time members of staff and successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead onto the following qualifications:

Level 4 Sports Coach Apprenticeship Standard
Level 5 Primary School Physical Education Specialism

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