The Community Activator Coach will assist the centres in delivering and growing their dry side sports provision which includes, social events, swimming and climbing.
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.
Throughout this role, you will be required to work across the Islington sites, which will include Archway, Beacon High School, Cally Pool & Gym, Finsbury Leisure Centre, Highbury Leisure Centre, Ironmonger Row Baths, Islington Parks, Islington Tennis Centre and Gym, Market Road Football Pitches, Sobell Leisure Centre, and William Tyndale School Football Pitch.
This the perfect opportunity to understand the role of sport and physical activity in the Community, through undertaking the Community Activator Coach Level 2 which is designed to help you step confidently into the world of Sport.
You will build practical coaching, engagement, and organisational skills, learning how to deliver sessions safely, motivate participants, and work with your community to increase participation.
The Community Activator Level 2 apprenticeship prepares you for roles such as: Community Sports Health Officer, Outreach Officer, Lead Activity Officer, Health & Wellbeing Lead, and Sports Development Assistant.
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 your dedicated Learning Coach
The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have GCSE)
Coach Core will provide tailored support across both the recruitment and development of apprentices. As an education and employment charity, Coach Core uses the power of sport and apprenticeships to create meaningful opportunities for young people who may face barriers, discrimination, or limited access to work.
Working in partnership with Lifetime, Coach Core supports the recruitment of apprentices who reflect the communities they serve, with a focus on those who will benefit most from the opportunity.
Coach Core provides holistic support to both apprentices and employers, working alongside local and national partners to ensure a high-quality experience.
This includes ongoing support, as well as additional training and CPD to build skills, confidence, and long-term career pathways in sport and physical activity.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 and coaching positions being progression routes on completion of this apprenticeship
Employer Description:As a Charitable Social Enterprise and workers cooperative GLL has grown over the last 30+ years to become the UK's largest public leisure and libraries operator. As a staff owned business we ensure all our people are developed and in 2023 were awarded with Investors in People Gold status, whilst offering a range of meaningful careers and training for everyone in our local communities.
We manage over 375 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure cWorking Hours :Shifts between 9.00am - 9.00pm Monday - Sunday. Exact shifts to be confirmedSkills: Team Working,Organisation Skills....Read more...
The applicant will work in a successful engineering practice, with a track record of training from apprentice level through to senior engineers / management level.
You will be mentored by a strong team of senior engineers and report to a nominated training officer.
You will be provided with structured, in-house, training and attend college one day a week.
You will assist senior engineers with a variety of tasks, a summary of which is given below:
Produce tender information - assist with preparation of specifications, equipment schedules, drawings, and other information for tender packages
Full electrical/mechanical design - assisting with electrical/mechanical design works and integration with coordination of services
Design calculations - produce design calculations and completing analysis both manually and with the aid of software packages
Deadlines - support the team with design/admin tasks while managing internal and external deadlines and keeping actions on track
Liaise with engineers/technicians to gather information and communicate progress and next steps
Assist Principal Engineers - assist principal engineers when required and provide electrical/mechanical design support.
Utilities - applying for and managing statutory application process
Produce professional written outputs (emails, notes, schedules) and represent the business positively with external contacts
Training:
Day release at college
Trafford & Stockport College Group - Stretford Campus
Training Outcome:
The correct candidate can go far, there is no ceiling to personal development
Employer Description:TACE, part of the Contollo Group, is a specialist building-services consulting-engineering practice which serves the public and private sectors with a focus on education, sports facilities, and multi-unit accommodation. A long-standing reputation for high-quality design services and expertise in low and net zero carbon solutions, helping our clients achieve their Net Zero ambitions. Our engineers work collaboratively to understand client perspectives and deliver tailored, commercially sound solutions that align with their environmental and operational goals. Our growth is founded on attention to detail, commitment, and the expertise of our team, resulting in strong client relationships and high levels of repeat business.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 17:30 and Friday, 08:30 - 14:30.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Initiative,Professional manner,Dependable,Ability to prioritise tasks,Ability to meet deadlines,Confident,Willing to learn,Confident using Microsoft 365....Read more...
You will learn to support the effective running of the busy college facilities department by providing support across all college facilities comprising a broad variety of activities.
The post-holder will benefit from working in a highly-supportive environment with access to peers and senior colleagues who will mentor and encourage personal and professional development.
Main duties the apprentice will learn
The apprentice will be learning and developing skills in the following areas:
Facilities Assistance
Building Condition inspections and Safety checks
Assisting with room moves, including movement of office items
Assisting with signage creation and installations
Administering Health and Safety documentation
Fielding and dealing with staff, student and visitor queries
Assigning access via ID cards
Reporting repairs via the Central Estates team and tracking maintenance requests
Coordinate key management process. This will involve setting up a spreadsheet and creating a key log for updating / tracking
Coordinating small office moves which will include arranging telephone and PC moves
Ensure the office is tidy and delivered items are cleared away promptly
Participate in safety and environmental related activities as directed by manager
Communicate and collaborate with internal and external colleagues / services (e.g. Security, cleaning, engineers, contractors etc) including academic and professional services colleagues across the college and university.Training:
L2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:Facilities Officer, Facilities Administration, Other related roles. Employer Description:People are at the heart of what we are and do.
The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success.
We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University.
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.
Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.
The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens.Working Hours :Normally Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Main Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post:
Welcome and support parents and visitors professionally, effectively and sensitively.
Undertake reception duties, e.g. telephone/face-to-face enquiries, liaising with relevant staff and outside agencies.
Respond to messages promptly and accurately, passing on information to relevant staff members as necessary.
Assisting with arrangements for planned visits to the school, i.e. photographer, etc.
Supporting staff to organise educational visits, i.e. booking coaches, hiring venues, etc., including communication to parents i.e. letters.
Update and distribute online and offline communications (i.e. letters, newsletters, website, etc.) to parents, staff and other stakeholders.
First aid cover.
Administration
Provide routine clerical support, e.g. photocopying, filing, emailing, complete routine forms.
Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems, i.e. ScholarPack, Parentpay, Free School Meals, and After School Clubs.
Undertake typing, word-processing and other IT-based tasks e.g. communication with parents and outside agencies.
Sort and distribute incoming mail, record outgoing mail.
Support with the administration of attendance, first day response and monitor the late arrival of pupils.
Resource management.
Support the Finance Officer with general financial administration in line with school’s procedures.
Keep records in accordance with the school’s record retention schedule and data protection law, ensuring information security and confidentiality at all times.
Resources
Operate and monitor maintenance of office equipment e.g. photocopier, computer, etc.
Orderly arrangement and secure storage of supplies, including ordering of photocopying supplies.
Undertake routine financial administration e.g. ordering and good receipt of all orders.
Responsibilities
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people.
Be aware of, support difference, and ensure equal opportunities for all.
Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school/trust.
Support the Headteacher/school through effectively managing administrative tasks.
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
Participate in training, learning activities and performance development as required.
Take appropriate action to identify, evaluate and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the school working environment.
Security
Control access to the school in line with the school’s safeguarding procedures, including signing in visitors, checking identification as necessary, issuing passes and notifying them of safeguarding and safety procedures.
Be alert to unknown individuals on the school premises and report any concerns in line with the school’s procedures.
Other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as required by the Headteacher or Senior Leadership Team.Training:
Level 3 Business Administration at Redcar & Cleveland College.
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.
Training Outcome:
An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:We are a busy but friendly, inclusive school, with lots going on. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing up to date information for parents, pupils and the wider community. Breckon Hill is a community primary school with a pre-school and nursery providing education for children aged 2 to 11 years old. We became a member of The Legacy Learning Trust in October 2023.
A sports hall and the attached community centre provide extra facilities for our pupils and the community.
We offer a breakfast club and an after school childcare to support families and provide after school activity clubs for children to enjoy.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm, Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm, term time only plus 3 days.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Numeracy & Literacy skills,Microsoft Office knowledge,Able to relate to children,Time management,Confidentiality,Highly motivated....Read more...
