We are looking to increase our organisation's presence in delivering sport and physical activity in the local community. The role of a Community Activator Coach is to play a key part in supporting healthier communities, focusing on improving the health and well-being of the nation. They create a positive environment that supports people, especially young individuals, to grow and develop through sport and physical activity. These coaches promote, deliver, and lead fun, inclusive, and engaging activities that encourage whole communities to adopt and maintain a physically active lifestyle. Beyond being activity and sports leaders, they truly understand the needs of their communities and customers.
Primary roles of a Community Activator Coach apprentice:
Plan, deliver, evaluate and reflect on the delivery of sport and physical activity in the local community.
Work in partnership with local, schools, sports clubs and community centres to deliver engaging and sustainable sport and physical activity sessions.
Gain customer insight to tailor activities to different target audiences throughout the community.
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
Desired Skills
Essential Skills: Good communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are valuable, as well as the ability to be sensitive, supportive, and patient
Personal qualities
Demonstrated Passion:
A strong interest in the sport for development sector and a commitment to community engagement are often essential.
Qualifications required
At least 4 GCSEs, including English and Maths at a level 2/E (or equivalent).
Future prospects
We are a leading community sports provider in the Maldon area supporting all members of our community. We have a variety of bespoke projects that are currently running. Those who progress well will inherently become leaders of those projects. We also have a string foundation to explore new ventures based on ideas of candidates that may join us
Training to be delivered
Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
LSC has grown from Little Scrummers rugby coaching to providing a full nursery, primary, infant, and junior schools programme.
Our coaching knowledge is vast and includes:
Athletics
Archery
Badminton
Basketball
Boxing
Cricket
Dodgeball
Football
Gymnastics
MMA Fitness
Multisports
Tag Rugby
and many more.
Our coaches are passionate about all sports and are committed to encouraging children to find their passion.
Since 2022 LSC Coaching provides community projects in the form of our RED Sport and Play Holiday camps.
We are a trusted partner of Active Essex and Essex County Council. We provide HAF programmes throughout the year and this includes our 'Big Days Out' and regular camp days.
Employer
Little Sportsters Coaching
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South House Farm
Essex
Maldon
CM9 6PP
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