Apprentice Indoor Climbing Instructor
Coach Core's vision is to drive social mobility through apprenticeships and sport so that every young person can reach their true potential and inspire those around them. Since our launch in 2012, we have worked with over 150 of the biggest sports providers, youth clubs and charities in the country, supporting over 500 young people.
The Community Activator Coach role is the perfect opportunity to understand the role of sport and physical activity in the Community, and as an apprentice instructor at Volume 1, you will be:
-Providing a variety of creative, engaging and functional warm-ups
-Delivering one off sessions and regular weekly clubs to the highest standard
-Kids clubs - being able to successfully incorporate the use of the kids Log Book into the club sessions to monitor the progression
-Complete training and follow safeguarding guidelines and protocol
-Assisting with the development of instructed sessions programme where necessary
-Providing high energy, engaging and progressive experiences for kids and adults alike
-Feeding back suggestions and improvements to the instructed session programme
-Maintaining highest safety levels of all customers
-A desire to build and improve upon your existing instructing skillset
-Be keen to develop and improve your own climbing skills and participate regularly in the sport
-Potential for introductory route setting experience if desired
During quiet times, or when there are no instructed sessions running, you may also be required to assist with reception, café and shop.
What your apprenticeship includes:
-A mixture of face-to-face and online catch-ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress
-A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
-Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer
-The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have GCSE)
We particularly welcome applicants from female, black, minority, ethnic (BME) communities, disabled people and homosexual, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities, as they are currently underrepresented within our workforce.
You will work towards your community activator coach Level 2 qualification over the course of 12-18 months.
Training:
Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English The Apprenticeship will take 12-18 months to complete Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, the Community Activator Coach will be eligible to become an Affiliate Member of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Training Outcome:
Many of our staff who are with us have been promoted up through the ranks to more senior positions. As a growing business, we are always looking for those who show passion for self-development and this will be rewarded.
As a family business, we want to take people on our journey who share our vision of what Volume 1 can be for our community and hope to be able to take this candidate with us.
Employer Description:
Volume 1 Climbing is a modern indoor climbing facility in East Grinstead, West Sussex, designed to be accessible and inclusive for climbers of all ages and abilities. Our extensive climbing facility caters to everyone, from beginners on kid-friendly walls to experienced adults looking for a challenge on our more advanced walls. Volume 1 Climbing isn't just about climbing - it's about creating a community. We offer a range of courses and sessions led by experienced coaches and pride ourselves o
Working Hours :
30 hours a week including evenings and 1 set weekend day (exact shifts TBC)
Skills:
Team Working,Organisation Skills