Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship

We are looking to increase our organisation's presence in delivering sport and physical activity in the local community. The role of a Community Activator Coach is to play a key part in supporting healthier communities, focusing on improving the health and well-being of the nation. They create a positive environment that supports people, especially young individuals, to grow and develop through sport and physical activity. These coaches promote, deliver, and lead fun, inclusive, and engaging activities that encourage whole communities to adopt and maintain a physically active lifestyle. Beyond being activity and sports leaders, they truly understand the needs of their communities and customers.

The Community Activator Coach will assist the centres in delivering and growing their dry side sports provision which includes, gymnastics, social sport and potentially other sports such as Tennis or Padel.

This will include planning activities as well as delivering feedback to participants and their parents as required

You will also be asked to work in other areas of the leisure centres by setting up/ down equipment, working in the extreme areas and soft play. Shifts on reception or completing out reach may also be required.

The wage for this position is £226.50 per week. Upon successful completion of probation at 6 months your wage will rise up to £415.50 per week (dependant on age)

What your apprenticeship includes:

A mixture of face to face and online catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have GCSE)

With GLL you will be working towards a level 2 Community Activator Coach apprenticeship over the course of 12-18 months.

Training:

Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Level 2, including Functional Skills in Maths and English.

Training Outcome:

GLL prides itself on its internal Learning & Development and internal promotion levels, with Community Sports Officer being the progression route for this position.

Employer Description:
Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre is one of the biggest facilities of its kind in London and offers a vast range of activities at affordable prices. From swimming and diving in the 25m indoor swimming pool with 3m diving boards to fitness workouts in our state-of-the-art, 170 station gym and a range of high and low intensity fitness classes - there are plenty of ways to get involved. Families will be kept busy too, with a host of fun activities in our trampoline park, soft play and clip 'n climb,

Working Hours :
30 hours per week, exact shifts to be confirmed, including evenings and weekends.

Skills:
Team Working,Organisation Skills