Sports coach Apprentice with swim 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 hardworking team?

If so, our Community Activator Coach apprenticeship opportunity may be perfect for you!

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 extra-curricular 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 extracurricular activities (where necessary) Support other projects and activities relating to participation in sport and physical activity

About the Candidate:

Skills Required:

The skills the employer would like the candidate to:

Be an excellent communicator Good knowledge and experience of swimming and water safety skills Be punctual and reliable Have basic report writing and record keeping Have the ability to travel between locations Have the ability to use technology for storing data

Training:

Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard with Swimming Specialism Sector specific CPD, such as:

Level 2 STA Award in Swim Teaching Level 3 Award in Pool Lifeguarding (NPLQ) 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:

Pool Stars is a family-run private swim school based in Wyboston, Bedfordshire, founded by George Jenkins, who has over 15 years’ experience in PE teaching and sports coaching.

Company summary
Pool Stars provides high-quality swimming lessons for babies, toddlers, children and adults, with both group and 1-to-1 sessions available. Their approach is centred around small class sizes, individual attention and making swimming fun, inclusive and engaging.

They operate from their own privately owned, 31°C heated indoor pool, giving them exclusive use of the facility and allowing them to create a comfortable learning environment without distractions. Classes have a maximum 3:1 swimmer-to-teacher ratio.

Working Hours :
Working days and hours TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness