Time4Sport are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Community Sports & Swimming Coach to join our growing team. This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to develop professional coaching, leadership and wellbeing skills while making a real difference to communities across Staffordshire and Cheshire.
Working alongside experienced coaches and mentors, you will support the delivery of high-quality swimming, physical activity, sport and wellbeing programmes that encourage participation, confidence and lifelong healthy habits for children and families.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about swimming, community sport and health, and who wants to grow into a long-term career within the sport, leisure and wellbeing sector.
Key Responsibilities
As an Apprentice Community Sports & Swimming Coach, you will:
Support the planning and delivery of swimming, physical activity, sport and wellbeing sessions for children and families
Work collaboratively with community partners, leisure providers and health-focused organisations
Assist a Senior Coach to deliver engaging, inclusive and participant-centred sessions
Complete swimming teaching and lifeguard training.
Contribute to Time4Wellbeing programmes, holiday activity camps and community events
Support promotional activity, including social media and digital content
Attend regular apprenticeship workshops and complete work-based projects and presentations
Support enrichment activities and community sporting events
Always uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and inclusion standards
Essential Requirements
Aged 17+ Due to driving requirements
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
Minimum GCSE grade 4/C in PE, Maths and English (or equivalent)
Willingness to obtain and maintain a clean DBS
Flexible approach and commitment to high standards
Previous experience or qualifications in sport, PE or swimming (desirable)
A keen interest in swimming teaching.
Training:You will be fully supported through a comprehensive apprenticeship programme, including:
Level 4 Community Sports Coach Apprenticeship
Level 2 Swim England Teacher Qualification
Level 3 Pool Lifeguard QualificationLevel 2 Award in Multi-Skills Coaching
Level 2 Safeguarding ChildrenPaediatric First Aid
Ongoing CPD, mentoring and professional development
Training Outcome:Successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to:
Employment as a full time swimming teacher or Community Sports, Swimming or Health & Wellbeing Coach.
Progression within Time4Sport’s coaching and leadership pathways
A long-term career in the sport, leisure, swimming and community wellbeing sector
Employer Description:Established in 2007, Time4Sport was founded with a passion for improving the lives of children and families through physical activity, sport and healthy living. We are now one of Staffordshire and Cheshire’s leading providers of holiday camps, swimming programmes and community physical activity initiatives.
Each week, over 7,500 children and families benefit from our services, supporting healthier, happier and more active communities.
“Simply the best” – Mr Drew, Springcroft Primary SchoolOur Values
Culture: We nurture, educate, innovate and inspire through teamwork, excellence and ambition.Purpose: Providing a fitter, healthier and happier future.Vision: To nurture healthier communities through health education, physical activity, swimming and sport.Mission: To encourage healthy lifestyles among children and families through inclusive, engaging and high-quality programmes.Working Hours :• Location: Stoke-on-Trent (office-based and community delivery venues)
• Hours:
• Term time: 35 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
• School holidays: 35–40 hours per week
• 20% of time allocated to apprenticeship learningSkills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Patience,Physical fitness,Interest - Swimming & Teaching,Ambitious,Enthusiastic,Positive Role Model,Working with Children....Read more...
Main purpose of the post:
To work under the guidance of qualified staff to learn and undertake learning activities with individual children and groups of children, in or outside the classroom/setting
An Teaching Assistant Apprentice will support the qualified staff in the delivery of the early years curriculum, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children
General Employment Duties:
To supervise and provide particular support for children, acting on the advice and guidance of qualified educators, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
Establish good working relationships with children, interacting with them according to individual needs
To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children
To encourage children to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all children in activities
Provide our children with a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care
Providing personal care where required
To promote self-esteem and independence
Training:
Monday - Friday 30 hour per week, 6 hours per day working term time and INSET days
Your study leave will be rolled up with your annual leave, taken during the school holidays
Training Outcome:
At LEO Academy Trust, we are committed to working with our wider community and to helping hard working, motivated individuals get into and get on at work. We have a proven track record of successful apprenticeship employment in various roles across our Trust and believe we are well positioned to support you in your first steps in your first, or new, career
We would like to create a community of apprentices in the workplace and can offer progression opportunities through ‘extra’ CPD as well as the possibility of continued employment after you have completed your studies
The Trust offers a variety of courses for ambitious candidates - you may wish to pursue another apprenticeship or look into our BA Hons programme for onward career progression
Employer Description:Why choose an Apprenticeship with LEO Academy Trust?
Real-world impact: Make a tangible difference in the lives of youngest children, staff, and families across our vibrant school communities. Invest in your future: Benefit from enhanced career earnings, continued education, and a fulfilling working life, as evidenced by the Social Mobility Commission (2020).
Proven success: Join a Trust with a strong track record of successful apprenticeship employment in diverse roles. We are committed to supporting you every step of the way! Grow with us: Become part of a thriving community of apprentices, with exciting progression opportunities through 'extra' CPD and the possibility of continued employment after your studies.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, term time & teacher training days.
6 hours per week - timings to be confirmed with successful candidate.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,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
