Sports Coach Apprentice Level 4

As an Apprentice Sports Coach you will actively be involved in supporting the current sports coaching team with developing high-quality lesson plans, planning sports and fun activities for school children aged 5-11 years old in local primary schools.

While completing your apprenticeship with Elite Youth Sports you will progressively learn new skills and gain knowledge of a wide variety of national curriculum sports to start your career in educational Sports Coaching. 

1st4Sport Level 2 in Coaching is on offer for those candidates that don't have any sports coaching knowledge or experience. Once a Level 2 is complete the successful candidate will be able to coach and lead After School Clubs to gain confidence and independence as a coach. 

Shadowing Experienced Sports Coaches to learn new skills Developing your own coaching style Session equipment set ups Session planning After School Club delivery (when Level 2 qualified) Group leader at holiday camps during school breaks

Travel between schools is involved - driving licence is required. 

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Training Outcome:
Sports Coach, Community Coach, Club Coach, PE Teaching Assistant Internal progression - Sports Coach, Head Coach, Senior Management

Employer Description:
Elite Youth Sports is one of Oxfordshire’s largest sports coaching companies. We deliver outstanding PE lessons at primary schools and Multi-Sport activity Holiday Camps around Oxfordshire. Our head office is located a short walk from Didcot town centre, with a friendly team of sports professionals looking to change the way that schools and children enjoy being active.

Working Hours :
Either Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday each week. Shifts to be confirmed.

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