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Community Activator Coach - Apprentice - Waltham Forest

GLL - Leytonstone Leisure Centre
GLL - Leytonstone Leisure Centre
At a glance
  • £12480/ Annum
  • 15 months
  • Intermediate Level Apprenticeship
  • 30 hours per week - shifts between 9am-9pm Monday - Sunday. Exact Sifts to be confirmed
  • 18 May 2026
Closing date
  • 11 May 2026
GLL - Leytonstone Leisure Centre
To support the growth of Sport and Activity delivery across GLL through the planning and delivery of key Sports products. The ‘Community Activator’ role is responsible for the facilitation of high-quality sessions across one or more social sports club products as well as gymnastics.

The Community Activator Coach will assist the centres in delivering and growing their dry side sports provision which includes, social sports, swimming and gymnastics.

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.

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).

Desired Skills

- Excellent people skills, with the ability to talk to customers and deal with their queries & concerns with tact & sensitivity - Ability to work as part of a wider community sports team, whilst having specific responsibilities - The ability to deliver high quality service with minimal supervision

Personal qualities

- Friendly, Helpful and able to speak to people in a professional manner
- A keen interest in community health and wellbeing
- Knowledge/ Experience of sports coaching
- Self Motivated and able to work to deadlines
- A dynamic individual with a ‘can do’, results driven approach and attitude

Qualifications required

No qualifications required - a Level 1 or 2 coaching qualification would be beneficial.

Future prospects

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

Training to be delivered

Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Level 2
Functional Skills in Maths and English

Leytonstone Leisure Centre on Cathall Road, a short walk from Leyton tube station, is where local fitness meets family fun. Our two-floor gym has everything for cardio and strength training, while the 25-metre pool offers lane swimming, lessons and aqua classes. There's also a teaching pool for younger swimmers. After your workout, relax in the sauna or steam room and grab a snack. Classes include Pilates, body conditioning, HIIT, group cycle, yoga, dance fitness and circuits.

Employer

GLL - Leytonstone Leisure Centre

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Address

440 Cathall Road

Greater London

Waltham Forest

E11 4LA

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