As an Apprentice Sports Coach and Activity Leader you will support the delivery of high-quality, safe, and engaging physical activity and childcare provision across a range of settings, including breakfast clubs, lunch clubs, after-school clubs, wraparound care, PE lessons, and holiday clubs.
You will assist in planning and delivering structured sports sessions and activities for children of varying ages and abilities, while supporting the delivery of PE lessons. Leading and supervising activities across breakfast, lunch, and after-school clubs, as well as support the delivery of holiday camps .
The role involves ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children, setting up and maintaining equipment, and promoting participation, teamwork, and positive behaviour. As an apprentice you will support children with differing needs, follow safeguarding, health and safety, and company policies, while also assisting with basic administrative tasks such as activity planning.
We work across multiple schools/venues across Leicestershire mainly including Leicester Forest East, Braunstone, Beaumont Leys and Ashby. We will work with you to help accommodate your closest location however it is not always possible.
To succeed as an Apprentice Sports Coach and Activity Leader at Clubs Zone, you will be:
- Enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about working with children and promoting physical activity.
- Reliable, punctual and professional.
- Have a positive attitude and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Patient, empathetic and have the ability to build rapport with children of different ages and abilities.
- Willing to learn, take initiative, and adapt activities to suit different ages and abilities.
Desired Skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. - The ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team. - Basic organisational skills are important for setting up activities and managing time efficiently. - The ability to motivate and encourage participation in sports and activities.
Personal qualities
- Enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about working with children and promoting physical activity.
- Reliable, punctual and professional.
- Have a positive attitude and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Patient, empathetic and have the ability to build rapport with children of different ages and abilities.
Qualifications required
Applicants should have a minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above (or be willing to work towards them as part of the apprenticeship). A genuine interest in physical activity is important, and any previous experience or informal qualifications in coaching, sports leadership, or working with children would be beneficial but not essential.
Future prospects
- Gain hands on experience across multiple childcare and coaching environments.
- Work towards relevant coaching and childcare qualifications.
- Ongoing mentoring and professional development.
- Potential progression into a full-time coaching or leadership role.
Training to be delivered
Community Sport and Health Officer Apprenticeship Level 3
Functional Skills in Maths and English
Employer
Clubs Zone
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The Business Box, 3 Oswin Road
Leicestershire
Leicester
LE3 1HR
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