Community Sport and Health Officer Apprentice

Summary

The successful candidates will work alongside senior activity professionals to assist and deliver sessions as well as understand the processes of planning and assessment. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to earn a salary and gain a level 3 qualification.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Community sport and health officer (level 3)
Hours: A variety of shift patterns to be confirmed at interview.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 1 February
Duration: 1 year 4 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

Assist with the planning and delivery of physical activity sessions
Develop and inspire young people to live and lead active lifestyles
Assist in the production of accurate assessments and reports on children and young people's progress
Deliver extra-curricular sport and play active-based sessions

Where you’ll work

Sussex Street

Brighton

BN2 9HS

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

THE EDUCATIONWISE ACADEMY LTD

Your training course

Community sport and health officer (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Successful application of tactics and strategies to empower people from inactive and hard to reach populations to take up an active lifestyle
Successful application of a range of approaches that bring about changes in attitudes and behaviours within target communities
Supporting people within target communities to become involved in the preparation, planning and delivery of sport and active lifestyles
Using local insight and customer-orientated marketing skills to attract high priority groups into existing leisure, parks and sport infrastructure
Negotiation, lobbying and brokerage skills with local partners across public health, community development and anti social behaviour
Demonstrate clear and effective communication techniques in order to give/receive information accurately and in a timely and positive manner
Problem solving and effective decision making with regards the design and implementation of sport and physical activity programmes
Writing successful funding bids to enable new, different or more opportunities to take place for sport and physical activity
Managing disruptive behaviour of clients and customers before, during and after activities
Managing and adapting personal behaviours to ensure provision is inclusive, customer-focused and accessible
Building partnerships and developing meaningful relationships with local partners and stakeholders in sport and physical activity

Your training plan

Level 3 Community Sport and Health Standard qualification. Functional Skills in maths & English (if required).

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade A*-C/4-9)
English (grade A*-C/4-9)

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
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable as you will travel to various locations throughout the day. Due to the location, public transport is not a viable option.

About this company

Whether it’s after-school gymnastics, curricular fencing classes or Performing Arts Holiday Camps, Premier Education have been loved across the UK since 1999. Our sessions are designed for children of all abilities and are run by highly trained professionals.

After this apprenticeship

We believe that by working in our organisation you will be equipped with a wide range of skills and experiences that will allow you to be prepared for future employment.

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