Sports Apprentice with Swimming Specialism

Are you passionate about sport and physical activity and specifically have a love for swimming? Do you love working with children to make a difference and impact on their learning and wellbeing? Can you be a positive role model to inspire and motivate children? Would you relish the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, supportive and hard-working team? If so, our Community Activator Coach apprenticeship opportunity may be perfect for you!

Key duties include:

Working directly with members of the public to plan and deliver a range of projects and activities within our leisure centre(s) with the aim of increasing the participation of a variety of groups in sport and physical activity, with a specific focus on swimming and aquatics.

 These could involve:

Extra-curricular swimming lessons for children, primarily in key station 1 and 2 Supporting our swimming curriculum for schools Adult swimming lessons Swimming galas and festivals Pool inflatable fun sessions Water polo Aquatots parents and toddlers Providing additional support in the pool to children with SEND needs to ensure inclusivity of the program To support on organising community and competitive events. Working collaboratively with a wide range of partner organisations. Supporting the delivery and coordination of our holiday activity and HAF schemes for children. Providing swimming duty cover where required. Begin developing skills in supervisory duties within the swim school, working closely with the pool supervisors to help manage progression and positively impact retention levels.  Use of technology to engage pupils with physical activity and sports especially swimming Contribute to the overall ethos and working values of the Foundation. Contribute to raising standards by demonstrating and promoting high expectations. Supervise and support members of the public, ensuring their safety by complying with good H&S practice. To undertake all training and courses associated with the apprenticeship programme

Training:

Our apprentices will receive weekly off the job training hours in order to engage with masterclasses, skills festival days, assignments and tasks related to the apprenticeship, online CPD courses and development sessions with their allocated skills coach.

Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard with Swimming Specialism

Sector specific CPD, such as;

STA Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification Lifeguard qualification (NPQL) Pool maintenance and water testing CPD Supporting the PE curriculum (swimming focussed) Behaviour Management Safeguarding / Prevent Mental Health and Wellbeing Digital skills Functional skills in Maths and English (where required)

Training Outcome:

We will support you in your personal development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following:

Careers within the Sport Coaching/education sector Potential further employment with the organisation Opportunity for further education Opportunity to progress to become a swim teacher Opportunity to become a pool supervisor Opportunity to diversify into wider sports coaching roles and potentially progress onto the Level 4 Sports Coach apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Turtle Tots Staffordshire is run by Sam Taker. She offers our award-winning swimming lessons for babies, toddlers, 3 and 4 year olds from their lovely warm pool facilities in Stoke-on-trent, Brewood, Telford, and Stafford. For babies and toddlers up to the age of 5, our supportive and inspiring child-led swimming programme offers a wonderful bonding experience, packed with songs and games to ensure that you and your little one enjoy your time in the pool together and develop a life-long love of the water. As they progress, our independent lessons focus on developing their confidence and technique. Our programme is taught by our fully qualified and highly skilled teachers who are trained to the highest possible standards and are attuned to your child’s needs to ensure that every skill is taught at a pace that is right for them.

Working Hours :
20 hours per week, flexible to include some evenings and weekends.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Patience,Physical fitness,Interest - Swimming & Teaching,Working with Children,Positive Role Model