- 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.
This apprenticeship is designed for individuals who wish to have a full-time career in coaching gymnastics.
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 an apprentice coach at Axis, you will learn and assist in coaching various trampoline and gymnastics activities alongside our qualified team. You will assist with the delivery of our recreational and development gymnastics program, giving feedback to participants and parents regarding progress.
Main Duties
● To assist in the delivery of a high standard of recreational gymnastics programme at beginner to advanced recreational.
● Ensure sessions always remain upbeat, fun & progressive.
● Assist in the delivery of our daytime & school holiday activities.
● Setting good examples to fellow coaches & gymnasts.
● Having good customer service and communication skills.
● Able to set up & de-rig the room as and when needed.
● To undertake administration duties with regards to sport, for example registers and membership database entries.
● To assist in the running and operation of in-house and regional events
● To lead by example showing positive coaching practices, to verbally communicate effectively and appropriately to children.
● To ensure equipment repair and maintenance requirements are reported to your line manager or the facility manager, also that any health and safety concerns for gymnasts, staff and guests are considered at all times.
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)
As a trainee coach, you will have some responsibilities in reporting back to your line manager with any issues that you may occur within the department, meaning they can then investigate and deal with the matter.
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 industry.
You will work towards your Community Activator Coach Level 2 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) Successful applicants will be assisting and delivering sport 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! Desired Skills: • Have good communication skills with colleagues. • Numerical & literacy skills • Have good/appropriate communication with children and their parents. • To be a team player. • Good I.T. skills with knowledge of word & excel. • A commitment to learning. • Show a willingness to use your own initiative. • Flexible approach to working hours, to assist with events. • Have a passion for sport.
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 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
Training to be delivered
Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
We welcome beginners of all ages and with our younger members we work towards the British Gymnastics Fundamentals and Proficiency Award Schemes which encourages the children to achieve goals and gain awards.
Employer
Axis Trampoline and Gymnastics Club
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Axis Trampoline & Gymnastics Club
Bristol
Bristol
BS3 2SU
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