Sports Coaching Apprentice

Coach Core’s vision is to drive social mobility through apprenticeships and sport, so that every young person can reach their true potential and inspire those around them. Since our launch in 2012, we have worked with over 150 of the biggest sports providers, youth clubs and charities in the country, supporting over 500 young people.

The Community Activator Coach role is the perfect opportunity to understand the role of sport and physical activity in the Community, and with LCCC you will be a full, active, and supportive member of the Cricket Participation team that will deliver the cricket participation elements of the L&RCF’s strategy.

The role will include:

Deliver coaching experiences that drive growth in accessibility and participation in disability cricket opportunities across the county. Deliver programmes and competitions to grow opportunities for adults and juniors to play disability cricket Identify facilities access and areas of demand to grow opportunities for adults and juniors to play disability cricket Help to deliver disability cricket volunteer workforce development within recreational clubs and hubs across the county Deliver coaching sessions in schools and SEND settings  Develop school-to-club / hub partnerships that connect participants to their optimal next cricket experience Work closely with Lord's Taverners and England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to further develop disability cricket in the County Support the delivery of safeguarding and compliance for cricket in the county Prioritise inclusivity across responsibilities and feedback talent identification into the County Club’s performance pathway Track performance against the strategy goals and KPIs. Provide regular reports and updates on progress To undertake any reasonable tasks at the request of the Managing Director or your line manager Support LCCC team members with activity delivery on matchdays. Previous experience of working in a sports development environment would be advantageous, but not essential

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) Working towards a Community Sport and Health Officer Apprenticeship L3 apprenticeship over the course of 12-18 months

We particularly welcome applicants from female, black, minority, neurodiverse, ethnic (BME) communities, disabled people and homosexual, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities, as they are currently underrepresented within the industry.

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship opens up loads of opportunities for your future. Here’s what some Coach Core graduates are now up to across the Country:

Health and Wellbeing Officer- Argyle Community Trust.

Full-time Basketball Coach - Bristol Flyers.

Inclusion Officer- Surrey FA.

Did you know?
89% of Coach Core graduates agreed that the programme had helped their career.

60% were still working with their original employer and 74% of those were earning a higher salary once they completed.

Employer Description:
At Leicestershire & Rutland Cricket Foundation we are aiming to ‘secure the future of cricket by inspiring people to choose and enjoy a lifelong involvement in the game.’ As part of this vision, we aim to use cricket to address issues of social wellbeing and inequalities in our local communities.

Working Hours :
30 hours a week - 25hrs delivery and 5hrs non-contact time for portfolio work, exact shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Patience