Community Activator Coach SportsCool - Level 2 Apprenticeship

As an apprentice you will be a key member of the SportsCool team, and the role will involve the following duties:

Supporting and coordinating the delivery of sports coaching sessions in Primary Schools and the Community Delivery of sessions in a variety of school and community settings Reinforcing learning and behaviour routines Encouraging full integration into class activities Provide a fun and safe learning environment for all children Provide excellent customer service to both schools and parents

What will you need to bring to the role? 

This position would suit an active person who is looking to develop a career in physical activities or outdoor education.

It would be an advantage if candidates had some prior knowledge maybe through group activity such as Scouts, Cadets, Girl Guides, Duke of Edinburgh, Sporting Clubs or have a keen interest in sports and sporting activities.

You'll be a confident communicator with a friendly and approachable manner. A solid team player you will also be able to work under your own initiave with a 'can-do' attitude and be good at planning and organising.  

With a creative and adaptable approach you will be highly self-motivated to work with children and schools to achieve positive outcomes.

The hours of work are 30 hours over Monday to Friday, with some weekend working and flexibility required to meet the needs of the role, which can vary during term-time and holiday clubs.

Training:

Full training will be given and support to achieve a variety of coaching qualifications.

During the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be supported by our Training Specialist.

Your tailored learning programme will include: 

1-2-1 teaching and observations: Coaching, teaching, and supporting you at the workplace with visits at regular and agreed intervals Tutorials: Apprentices will be offered regular 1-2-1 tutorial time remotely with their specialist trainer E-learning: We provide an e learning platform with work and activities for apprentices to complete

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the Standard, you will be automatically given CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) at Affiliate Member level. Additionally, you will have access to a national network of support in a variety of sports and to coaching qualifications and the chance to work with a team of committed coaches with a vast range of experience in traditional and non-traditional sports. Future opportunity for this to become a permanent role.

Employer Description:
SportsCool Preston & Fylde are part of one of the UK’s leading sports and dance coaching organisations. With over 16 years experience and an innovative approach to sports coaching they have been able to sustain a motivated team delivering outstanding coaching sessions, working with over 35,0000 children in over 150 schools per week.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday with some weekend working. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Organisation skills,Creative,Team working,Communication skills,Initiative,Physical fitness,Problem solving skills