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 As a dance coach with Activ8, you'll help children and their families to become more active and enjoy a variety of physical activities. Your role may cover any type of sport, creative arts or physical activity as well as arts, crafts, health, nutrition and mental well-being.
Coaches must be aware and follow all policies and procedures especially those relating to health and safety and safeguarding.
Purpose of Post:
● To be trained to do the same role as a dance coach and PE teacher
● To contribute to a high-quality environment for children. This includes creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through activities.
Key Areas:
● To work with children in a variety of settings
● To attend all training as set out in your training agreement
● To complete all assignments set on time
● To work as part of the team
● To attend associated training deemed appropriate by the manager in consideration of your individual needs and wishes
● To liaise regularly with your mentor and manager
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)
We particularly welcome applicants from female, black, minority, ethnic (BME) communities, disabled people and homosexual, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities, as they are currently underrepresented within our workforce.
You will work towards your community activator coach l2 qualification over the course of 12-18 months
Desired Skills
This is an apprenticeship programme, designed to help you gain skills and experience ‘on the job.’ We aren’t looking for any previous coaching qualifications or experience but certain personal qualities and characteristics are a must (see below): • Enthusiasm towards all physical activity and sport • A passion for helping children to find an activity they enjoy • Understanding that children have their own individual needs and that we must always seek to be inclusive • Keen to develop your own skills as a coach and committed to the training process • A team player – you will need to work well with other staff, parents and school staff Successful applicants will be assisting and delivering dance and physical activity sessions in the community. Your sessions may be the highlight of their week- so you will need to be reliable, enthusiastic, energetic and committed!
Personal qualities
You must be enthusiastic about wanting to work within the sport and physical activity sector and be committed to inspiring others to be more physically active.
No prior coaching experience is required, but a willingness to learn, work hard and challenge yourself is essential.
Qualifications required
Missed out on getting your Maths and English GCSE’s? Don’t worry- you can still apply but you will need to complete Functional Skills Level 2 before you finish the apprenticeship. Our Learning Coaches can support you with this so don’t let this put you off!
Future prospects
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
Activ8 is also looking to offer successful apprentices the opportunity for full time work with us at the end of the programme. Previous apprentices with Activ8 have gone on to become team leaders and an area manager with us since completing their training
Training to be delivered
Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Over the years we have worked with many schools in Sussex and 1000's of children and families.
Activ8 aim to inspire physical activity and mental well being for all children and their families through a variety of activities including, but not limited to:
PE lessons, breakfast and afterschool clubs, lunchtime clubs, holiday clubs, community events, family fitness, school workshops and much more.
At Activ8 you will be:
- Getting paid to do something you love!
- Assisting and coaching sport and physical activity sessions
- Getting the chance to learn new skills, meet new contacts and open up loads of future opportunities
- Making a positive difference in your community
- Getting a load of training opportunities at the same time!
You will be on a Community Activator Coach apprenticeship, which allows you to get a qualification and get paid to do it! Your qualification will be delivered by Lifetime Training, but you will be part of the Coach Core family- giving you access to loads of extra perks, including kit, training from partners such as UK Coaching and the chance to coach at local/regional sporting events.
Employer
Activ8 For Kids
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22 Angmering Way
West Sussex
Sussex
BN16 3RA
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