Level 2 Sports Coach Apprentice (Community Activator)

Level 2 Sports Coach Apprentice (Community Activator) - *This role is suitable for sports or dance coach applicants

An apprenticeship is a fantastic way to learn new skills while also earning a salary. And there's no better place to learn how to coach than with an established company who are leaders in the field of physical education. Our 18-month Level 2 Sports Coach Apprenticeship is structured around your individual development needs, so you can be sure you'll receive the best possible training and begin a career in sports coaching.

The Company
First Step Physical Education, part of the First Step Sports Group are specialists in the planning, organisation, delivery and assessment of Primary School PE, delivering quality PE and sports offerings, to schools across the Yorkshire region. First Step Physical Education is passionate about delivering high quality physical education, professionalism and achieving our vision of becoming Yorkshire’s largest, most respected Physical Education provider.

The Position

As an Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced coaches learning the skills required to successfully work in the industry and ultimately experience sports and physical activity coaching in various settings and environments, to be able to deliver independently. You will aid and provide support to the team to reach goals and objectives and support the smooth running of the organisation. You will learn how to create and deliver fun, educational, and safe coaching sessions for pupils of differing ages and abilities.

Training provided: Successful candidates will complete:

• Level 2 Certificate in Coaching or Level 2 Certificate in Multi-Skills

The company also encourages job related training and in addition to completing the apprenticeship, apprentices will be provided with:

• On-the-job training


•  Equality & Diversity,


•  Health & Safety,


•  First Aid


• Safeguarding


• Prevent Training

*The apprentice may have to undertake other training deemed appropriate

Responsibilities:

• Give positive first impressions to customers


• Assist in the delivery of sport & physical activity sessions


• Deliver to FSSG Standards and expectations


• Demonstrate best practic


• Coach the relevant skills, tactics and techniques for numerous sports and physical activities.


• Deliver fun, engaging and educational sessions


• Monitoring and enhancing performance by providing tuition, encouragement and constructive feedbac


• Maintain positive relationships with all prospective and existing clients and customer


• Take responsibility for the health and safety of others and ensure safe use of premises and equipment.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• Regular and competent sports participant


• Understanding and awareness of sports and physical activities.


• Ability to communicate effectively with all participants including children, parents and schools.


• Be decisive, maintain good discipline, inspire confidence and give encouragement.


• Be enthusiastic about physical activity.


• GCSE 4+ in Maths and English.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to regularly travel within the UK but mainly within the local area.


• Full Driving Licence and own vehicle

Why you should apply:

• Great culture and work environment


• Excellent career opportunities


• A quality portfolio of qualifications available

First Step Sports Group is an equal opportunity employer.
*All Successful candidates will be required to participate in a full DBS clearance.