Level 3 Community Sports and Health Officer apprenticeship

Summary

Burscough Football Club is looking to recruit casual sport coaches to work within our expansive community and grassroots coaching programmes. The coaching opportunities exist throughout the Ormskirk and surrounding areas delivering community and grassroots level sport coaching sessions in accordance with the standards.

Annual wage: £9,984 to £17,846.40 a year
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Training course: Community sport and health officer (level 3)
Hours: This is a casual position, offering variable hours (averaging 30 hrs per week) including evenings and weekends on a flexible assignment basis. Exact working days and hours TBC
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 2 February
Duration: 1 year 6 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

A strong interest in sports and the ability to support the delivery and organisation of multi-sports programmes
Work alongside sport site staff to facilitate the delivery of organised sports programmes including working on facility maintenance/operational duties
Develop links within the local community to enhance and support the growth plan for Burscough Football Club
To ensure that all Burscough Football Club equipment is in good working order and assembled properly - to report to the Club any equipment that needs attention
To ensure that the Burscough Football Club Codes of Conduct, safeguarding and risk assessments are adhered to at all times
To maintain and keep up to date registers for all activities when required to do so on specific programmes/projects and coaching sessions/including registration forms collected and processed in line with Burscough Football Club data protection policy
To attend training courses continuing professional development as required
To adhere to National Governing Body (The FA) guidelines
Assisting in the delivery of ad hoc non-sports programmes of Burscough Football Club
Any other task which is deemed necessary by the Burscough Football Club as it continuously grows

You will be able to demonstrate good organisational skills, positive attitude, a flexible approach and confidence. Excellent communication skills will be vital for regular interaction with participants, staff, parents and external representatives whilst representing the Club in a professional manner at all times.

Where you’ll work

Mart Lane

Burscough

Ormskirk

L40 0SD

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

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

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

Community Sport and Health Officer Level 3.

The site is based at The Community Ground, Burscough Football Club, Bobby Langton Way, Burscough, Ormskirk but our programmes are mainly delivered across Liverpool and the surrounding areas.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

DBS (grade Certificated)
Emergency First Aid Qualification (grade Certificated)
FA Coaching Football (grade Level 1)
Protecting Children (grade Level 1)

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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Physical fitness

About this company

Established in 1946, Burscough FC is more than just a football club – it’s the heart of a community. From matchdays to community events, BFC is here for everyone, offering opportunities for all ages to join in and share their love of the game. As proud members of the NWCFL Premier Division, we play with passion on the pitch, but our commitment goes beyond football. Come be a part of our story – because at Burscough FC, we’re one community, one club.

https://burscoughfc.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Any career progression routes will be discussed upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

Paul Gilchrist

chairman@burscoughfc.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000294695.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 31 January at 11:59pm)

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