Level 4 School Sports Coach Apprentice

School Sport Coaches design and deliver coaching programmes that focus on the acceleration of sustainable mastery of children’s psychomotor skills and wider physical education standards. They profile children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development needs.

They measure psychomotor, technical and tactical skills in a range of physical activity contexts drawn from the Department for Education’s National Curriculum to enable physical education targets to be agreed.

These results are used to create a high-level curriculum plan that considers school term schedules and a ‘whole child’ development approach.

Duties will include:

Supporting the delivery of high quality and inclusive PE lessons to pupils in school in line with the requirements of the national curriculum for PE Support/lead extra-curricular activities and clubs Assist with school games competitions & events Run/organise and support physical activity and engagement at break and lunch times To support pupils in accessing other learning activities as directed by the teacher To provide cover for PE / Sports staff when absent To ensure the maintenance of PE equipment, checking for quality and safety, undertaking repairs / modifications within your own capabilities and reporting other damages as appropriate. To monitor stock and supplies, cataloguing as required To prepare PE equipment / resources / materials as required by staff within strict time scales To implement structured learning activities / teaching programmes in line with the National Curriculum, under the direction of the teacher To demonstrate, and assist others in the safe and effective use of PE equipment / materials To provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement To maintain records as requested To provide clerical and administration support to the teacher, such as typing, printing, photocopying and display work. To participate in meetings as required. Administration tasks related to planning and evaluating coaching activities/projects Safeguard children at all times Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety, by complying with good H&S practice Contribute to raising standards by ensuring high expectations are shared with children Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety, by complying with good H&S practice Support the teachers and other staff in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate

Training:

The blended learning delivery design encompasses a range of methods to engage apprentices and offers a rich and exciting programme.

Your training programme will involve:

Level 4 School Sports Coach Apprenticeship Standard & qualification

Sector specific CPD, such as:

Multi-skills Coaching qualification Supporting the PE curriculum Behaviour Management Practical PE Curriculum Outdoor adventurous activities Gymnastics Dance Safeguarding / Prevent Mental Health and Wellbeing Functional Skills in maths and English (where required)

Training Outcome:

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

Careers within the Sport Coaching industry Careers within the Education sector including Behaviour & Learning Mentors, Teaching Assistants and Primary Teaching Potential further employment with the employer Opportunity for further education Candidates successfully achieving this apprenticeship will be eligible to apply for membership with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as a Practitioner

Employer Description:
Westcroft is an all through school for pupils with Special Educational Needs. We have 210 pupils on roll aged from 5 to 19 years. The school provides comprehensive training throughout the school year to develop understanding of their needs and how best to engage and motivate the pupils. All pupils enjoy use of our excellent facilities (both indoor and outdoor) to promote a physically active curriculum. Pupils are grouped into classes of between 10 and 12 per class and have swimming and PE each week as well as Outdoor Education and Active learning sessions. Our older pupils use local facilities to promote their independence as they grow towards adulthood which helps them to understand and use Leisure Centres and parks safely and enjoyably.

Working Hours :
Term time 39 weeks per year plus 2 weeks in the school holiday. 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday & 8.30am to 4.00pm Friday, with a 30 minute unpaid break each day, unless otherwise agreed in line with timetable requirements.

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