The Apprentice Coach will support the planning and delivery of cricket sessions across schools, clubs, and community programmes.
Working alongside experienced staff, you will help deliver engaging activities, set up equipment, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment. You will contribute to programmes such as Chance to Shine Schools, while completing a structured coaching pathway. You will gain hands-on experience, mentoring, and develop key coaching, communication, and organisational skills.
The role involves travelling to multiple venues, supporting events, and helping grow participation. Due to the requirement to travel to different venues across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, a Full Driving Licence is essential for this role.
To succeed as a Community Activator Coach Apprentice at Leicestershire and Rutland Cricket Foundation 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
Passion for cricket and sport Strong communication and teamwork skills Organisation and time management Willingness to learn and take feedback Basic understanding of coaching or working with young people (desirable)
Personal qualities
Enthusiastic and positive attitude
Reliable and punctual
Approachable and inclusive
Motivated to develop
Enjoy working with children and diverse groups
Qualifications required
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above preferred)
Commitment to complete ECB coaching qualifications (supported)
Future prospects
Ongoing training and development.
Training to be delivered
Community Activator Coach Level 2
Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English (if required)
Employer
Leicestershire and Rutland Cricket Foundation
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Leicestershire
Leicester
LE2 8EB
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