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Sports Coach Apprentice (Level 2)

GRASSROOTS SPORTS ACADEMY LTD

Apprenticeship Level 2
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About the Role

Our PE & Sports coach apprentices have an important role to play in improving the health & wellbeing of children by delivering fun, inclusive and engaging activities that help to change physical activity habits. The apprentice will support the delivery of PE in schools, deliver extra-curricular clubs and lunch clubs, and work in our holiday camps.

We are seeking a passionate Level 2 Sports Coach to join our dedicated team, supporting our delivery of high-quality PE, sports and physical activities.

As a Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprentice, you will play a key role in fostering safe, engaging, creative, and inspiring environments. 

Duties to include:

  • Support the delivery of PE lessons
  • Support / lead extra-curricular activities
  • Assist with school games competitions and events
  • Run / organise and support physical activity and engagement a lunch times
  • Support the delivery of holiday camps and activities
School locations will be in the vicinity of the postcode provided for the vacancy. Candidates must be confident and happy to travel to and from the school location(s) each day. Please only apply for this apprenticeship if the location suits your mode of transport and travel times etc. This post will involve physical activity so will require apprentices to be interested and passionate about sports and physical activity, and have sufficient a level of fitness. Candidates will need to be eager to work with children to enable their participation in activity.

Opportunities to progress within the company via increased responsibility and promotions with a clear exit route into full time delivery based roles within the organisation.

We will support you in your personal and professional development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following:

  • Careers within the Sport Coaching industry
  • Potential further employment with the employer
  • Opportunity for further education

About the Training

The training provider (Aspire Training Solutions) offer a blended learning delivery design which encompasses a range of methods to engage apprentices and offers a rich and exciting programme. Your training programme with them will involve:

  • Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard
  • Level 2 Award in Multi-skills Coaching/Development in Sport 

Sector specific CPD, such as:

  • Supporting the PE curriculum
  • Behaviour Management
  • Practical PE Curriculum
  • Gymnastics
  • Dance
  • Safeguarding / Prevention
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Functional skills in maths and English (where required)
  • You will receive dedicated study time and a skills coach to support with coursework and assignments
  • Professional recognition: On successful completion of the Standard, all Apprentices will be automatically given CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) at Affiliate Member level 
  • Grassroots will also offer ongoing internal and external CPD to increase, improve and add to your development and progression
  • Grassroots allocate a mentor to work with you for the duration of the apprenticeship offering advice, support and guidance on both a work and personal level

About the Employer

We’re Grassroots Sports Academy. We’re a sports provision company from Barnsley that promotes quality and inclusive Physical Education for all. We are dedicated to providing young people with the tools they need to improve their skills and build confidence through engaging sports activities. We believe that the benefits gained from sports can extend far beyond the playing field, translating into valuable life skills that support personal growth and development. We offer a wide range of services from after school clubs and holiday camps to CPD training and PPA lesson cover. All specially designed to cater to different age groups and interests, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to participate in a supportive and enriching environment. Our programs are designed to enhance physical, social, and cognitive skills, helping young people become well-rounded individuals. You’ll always find us in one of our local Barnsley Schools, in local care homes or doing sessions within our local communities! There’s never a dull day here at Grassroots as we’re always on the road one way or another.

Skills Required

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

Training Provider

ASPIRE TRAINING SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED

Course/Training

Community activator coach (level 2)

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