Apprentice Community Activator Coach

Summary

AAAsports are one of the largest gymnastics and trampoline providers in the North of England. Working towards becoming a qualified gymnastics and/or trampoline coach, gaining experience of delivery with club and school environments, including festivals and events and learning administration skills including the use of numerous software applications

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Community activator coach (level 2)
Hours: Variable working pattern, generally working between 9.00am and 9.00pm. All breaks to comply with the terms of the Working Time Regulations and will be taken at mutually convenient times in accordance with the needs of the business. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 30 October
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 4

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

AAAsports are one of the largest Gymnastics & Trampoline providers in the North of England, working with members of all ages and abilities, in addition to schools and youth groups.

Due to increased demand, we are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Apprentices to join our team. Successful candidates will experience a wide range of fun and challenging situations, in an apprenticeship position where no two days are ever the same!

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and qualifications within a coaching environment, with excellent future career opportunities with AAAsports beyond the initial apprenticeship, including full-time positions and additional qualifications for the right candidate.

Working towards becoming a qualified gymnastics and/or trampoline coach
Gaining experience of delivery with club and school environments, including festivals and events
Learning administration skills including the use of numerous software applications
Developing customer service skills and rapport building techniques with a variety of participants and spectators
Assisting with the setting up and derigging of equipment
Completing safeguarding training and maintaining a safe environment for everyone partaking in activities
Working with a varied team in numerous different roles throughout the business
Any other duties identified by your line manager that may occasionally arise

Where you’ll work

Aaasports Shakespeare Street

Sunderland

SR5 2JF

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

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

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

Community Activator Coach Standard Level 2
All training will take place at the employer's premises

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Any Subject (grade 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
A genuine interest in sports
Friendly & Approachable
Reliable & Punctual
Confident & Outgoing

Other requirements

Able to pass an enhanced DBS check. Willing to gain additional qualifications in coaching, safeguarding and equality. Working hours vary each week, and can be from 9.00am to 9.00pm. This role will involve evening and weekend working. This role is very physical at times, including the setting up of equipment and the supporting of members. Our members come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including a range of disabilities.

About this company

AAAsports is one of the largest Gymnastics and Trampoline providers in the North of England. Based from our dedicated centre in Sunderland, AAAsports delivers classes to hundreds of members each week across our main site, our satellite locations and our school delivery partners. AAAsports aim to deliver high quality classes to our members of all ages and abilities, providing enriching experiences for everyone and providing support to partners with festivals and competitions at local, regional and national level.

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

After this apprenticeship

Candidates who successfully complete the apprenticeship along with the additional coaching qualifications offered may be offered full-time employment with AAAsports in a variety of coaching and/or administration positions, in addition to further qualification opportunities through the AAAsports Coach Education Programme.

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