The Community Activator Coach will assist the centres in delivering and growing their dry side sports provision which includes, Senior Sports, Swim teaching.
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 L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
We manage over 375 facilities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children’s centres.
Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.
Employer
GLL - Sleaford Leisure Centre
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Boston Road
Lincolnshire
Sleaford
NG34 7HH
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