The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and supervising children aged 5–11 years across a range of settings, including curriculum PE lessons, lunchtime activities, after-school clubs, and holiday camps. They will plan and deliver fun, engaging, and inclusive physical activity sessions that inspire children to develop a lifelong enjoyment of sport and physical activity.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and motivated individual who is eager to build a successful career in sports coaching and education. The role offers excellent opportunities for professional development, with ongoing CPD, mentoring, and training to help you develop your coaching, teaching, and leadership skills while gaining valuable insight into all aspects of the business.
Due to the requirement of travelling to and from schools, the successful candidate will need to hold a full and relevant driving licence.
About this Coach Core Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship is part-funded and supported by Coach Core's charitable programme. Coach Core exists to create employment opportunities for young people aged 16–24 who have faced barriers to accessing education, employment or career opportunities.
Our programme is designed to support young people who have the potential to succeed but may have experienced challenges such as financial disadvantage, low prior educational attainment, additional learning needs or disabilities, caring responsibilities, discrimination, limited access to employment opportunities, or other personal or socio-economic barriers.
Coach Core works alongside employers to provide high-quality apprenticeship opportunities, additional support throughout the programme and help young people build successful long-term careers.
No previous experience is required- we're looking for your potential, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
The employer is responsible for making the final recruitment decision.
Desired Skills
A passion for working with children and promoting physical activity. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, school staff, and parents. Confident delivering fun, engaging, and inclusive sports and physical activity sessions. Strong behaviour management and organisational skills.
Personal qualities
Enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about inspiring children through sport and physical activity.
Friendly, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, and parents.
Reliable, punctual, and professional in all aspects of the role.
Qualifications required
No previous qualifications required, however previous coaching experience is desired.
Future prospects
Ongoing training and development, with career advancement opportunities.
Training to be delivered
Community Activator Coach Level 2
Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2 (if required)
Employer
Live it and Get Active
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1 Smiths Dock, Park Road
North Yorkshire
Middlesbrough
TS6 0JN
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