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 coach with Bristol Sport foundation you will be helping to deliver sport sessions both in schools and the local community.
As well as being supported by a talented, professional, and caring team of coaches and managers you would be joining a charity that offers employees the following:
-Complimentary match tickets to see the Bristol Bears and Bristol City play.
-Regular team building.
-Social events.
-On the job and external development opportunities.
-Bristol Sport Foundation clothing
-Exciting future career prospects.
As part of the Coach Core offer, BSF provide a dedicated tutor, to support you through the qualification and help you put your learning into practice at work. This tutor will deliver a weekly group education session for all apprentices, allowing you to learn and share ideas from a range of different coaching environments. Furthermore, Bristol Sport Foundation will also provide you with a mentor for day-to-day training, supporting you to grow in the role.
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 level 2 Community Activator Coach apprenticeship over the course of 12-18 months
At Bristol Sport Foundation you will be studying towards your Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Level 2 Standard over the course of 15 months.
Desired Skills
The skills, qualifications and experiences listed below would be ESSENTIAL for those applying for the role: - Have the right to work in the UK. - A passion for inspiring children to fall in love with sport and to enjoy being active. - To always uphold professional standards and a can-do attitude. - To communicate regularly and effectively with schools, co-coaches, your line manager, the operations team, and the director of programmes. - Establish positive working relationships with staff in schools, day in, day out. The skills, qualifications and experiences listed below would be DESIRABLE for those applying for the role: - Experience of sports coaching, and in particular, coaching sport to children. - A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. - A growth mindset to challenge and develop yourself. - Possess a strong work ethic; consistent hard work and impact will be recognised. - To continually monitor and evaluate all sessions and relationships with the aim of improving the quality, impact, and reputation of our programmes.
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.
Being able to work well with children is a must!
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
There are several avenues in which you can progress within Bristol Sport Foundation. The direction of progression is always supported by your mentor but is also largely self-led.
We are eager to help individuals who show consistently strong work ethic to excel in their areas of passion by providing training, additional responsibilities, as well potentially more paid hours and/or salary increments to match.
Over the last few years, we have employed several apprentices to become full time coaches with Bristol Sport Foundation.
Training to be delivered
Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Bristol Sport Foundation has a long-term commitment to use the power of sport and physical activity to inspire young people, families and communities to lead ACTIVE, HEALTHY and HAPPY lives.
Everyone at Bristol Sport Foundation cares deeply about our communities and the people who live in them. We use our passion, expertise, and enthusiasm to engage and inspire as many people as we can. We are all individuals, with our own unique skill-sets and personalities, but collectively we are the BSF family!
Employer
Bristol Sport Foundation
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Ashton Gate Stadium
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