Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for sport and physical activity. Successful candidates will possess the competencies to inspire and motivate a range of children and young people. The role will consist of delivering PE & sports session in schools and at holiday camps.

Annual wage: £9,984 to £17,846.40 a year
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Training course: Community activator coach (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 11 November
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 2

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

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
Successful candidates will deliver sport and physical activities to children and young people
Delivering sessions both in school curriculum time following the PE National Curriculum and/or set programs of study
Deliver a range of OSHL, (Out Of School Hours Learning) extracurricular activities before school, at lunch times, after school and in school holiday periods 5 days a week including some evenings and weekends.

Where you’ll work

Lamberhurst Road

London

SE27 0SE

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 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

A blend of weekly online sessions and quarterly face-to-face visits, guided by a dedicated tutor. You’ll have access to online learning and support materials to assist with your weekly off-the-job training.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A*-C/4-9)
Maths (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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Possible other work locations include: SW1, SE26, SE19, BR2, SE9, SW9, SE27, BR3, CR7

About this company

A West Midlands based educational support services provider with a focus on children’s physical activity. Established in 2013, developing a strong brand identity as a specialised school sports PE and activity provider.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities for further apprenticeship progression or a full-time career.

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