Level 2 Sports Coach Apprentice with Swimming Specialism (Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship)

The Community Activator Apprentice with Swimming specialism has an important role to play in improving the health and wellbeing of children, families and communities by supporting the delivery of fun, inclusive and engaging sessions using our swimming pools. Working alongside our SwimED swim teachers, this apprenticeship will give you an introduction into the world of swim teaching and also wider sports coaching delivery.

Along the apprenticeship journey, you will learn how to plan, deliver and review sessions. We will  fund your swim teacher qualification. You will get a diverse opportunity to develop your wider coaching skills during your work on our Active Holiday camps during school holidays and also via our wraparound care provision.

Key aspects of the role include:

Working directly with pupils across key stages 1 and 2 Support the delivery of swimming across National Curriculum PE lessons Support extracurricular activities Undertaking routine maintenance of equipment, water testing and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the pool environment Delivery of a range of interventions to support targeted pupil learning Run/organise sports competitions/events Use of technology to engage pupils with physical activity and sports especially swimming Supporting holiday camp programmes and other wraparound care/extracurricular activities (where necessary) Support other projects and activities relating to participation in sport and physical activity

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.

They will achieve the Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard with Swimming Specialism alongside sector specific CPD, such as:

STA Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification 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 co-ordinator Opportunity to diversify into wider sports coaching roles and potentially progress onto the Level 4 Sports Coach apprenticeship

Employer Description:
We are a sports coaching and education company based in the East Midlands. Swim:Ed Professionally structured swimming lessons designed to build confidence and ability in the water. Wraparound Care Before and after-school clubs that provide a supportive space for children to learn, play, and socialise. Holiday Camps Action-packed school holiday programs filled with exciting sports, teamwork, and skill-building activities. Our experienced coaches use the latest teaching methods and training insights to help young children grow — whether in the classroom, pool, or on the field.

Working Hours :
30 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Hours to suit timetabled sessions.

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