Community Activator Coach Apprentice

Obtain knowledge on how to coach or lead pre-planned sport or physical activity sessions that are engaging to the target audience(s) and develop motivational relationships with participants. Assist with and promote a physical activity offer, (including but not exclusively) organised play and sport in the community which supports individuals on their behaviour change journey. Learn how to plan, adapt sessions and activities that respond to customer feedback and encourage participants to develop a lifelong activity habit. Support and contribute to the employer’s design of activities and services and practising the employer’s organisation’s values, policies and procedures, maintaining personal safety and wellbeing, as well as that of participants. Learn to work effectively with data insight to overcome individual, community and societal barriers to participation in physical activity and sport supporting co-production of rewarding volunteering opportunities. Encourage communities to be regularly active – both formally and informally – to participate together in sport and physical activity within community settings or leisure facilities including open-space. Working towards supporting organisations to evaluate, develop and promote sessions and other opportunities such as outdoor group exercise and informal social play. Learn to support effective monitoring and evaluation of activities, sessions and projects using technology platforms to maintain accurate records and produce timely reports. Working towards collaborating effectively with sports clubs and other community assets – including volunteers, public services, youth workers, the police and community champions. Comply with our data protection policies and procedures to ensure that personal data is handled in an appropriate manner – safely and securely.

Training Outcome:

Internal opportunities.

Employer Description:
As a Council we want to work with partners to get the best for our residents, businesses and visitors. We want to continue to be a high performing Council with motivated employees who are proud to work here and make a difference to people’s lives. We need to use our resources wisely and draw on and develop the talent and skills we have in the organisation to be even better than we are in everything that we do.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm but may be required to work evenings or weekends as and when required.

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