You will spend most of your week helping to deliver sport and physical activity in our partner primary schools across Cheshire and Wirral. Working alongside our experienced coaches you will:
● Support and lead parts of PE lessons and sports sessions
● Help run breakfast, lunchtime and after school sports clubs
● Support our holiday camps, enrichment days and sports events
● Help plan and set up fun, safe activities for children
● Support pupils in the classroom as a Sports Teaching Assistant when needed
● Help our recruitment team keep in touch with candidates and stay organised
● Help with emails, paperwork and general office tasks at our Ellesmere Port office
You will be part of a friendly team and will learn how a busy sports and education company runs day to day.
This apprenticeship is part-funded and supported by Coach Core's charitable programme, creating employment opportunities for 16–24-year-olds who have faced barriers to education, employment or career progression. We support young people with the potential to succeed who may have experienced financial disadvantage, additional learning needs, caring responsibilities or other personal or socio-economic challenges. No previous experience is required – we're looking for enthusiasm, potential and a willingness to learn. Coach Core provides additional support throughout the apprenticeship, while the employer is responsible for the final recruitment decision.
You will be working towards a Community Activator Coach L2 apprenticeship over the duration of 18 months.
Desired Skills
No previous experience needed. We are looking for good communication with children and adults, being organised and on time, being happy to follow instructions and to use your initiative. Basic IT skills (email, Word) are helpful. Any coaching or volunteering with children is a bonus but not essential.
Personal qualities
Enthusiastic, reliable and punctual. Friendly, confident and kind with children. Willing to learn and take feedback. Works well in a team and on your own. Flexible, positive and happy to represent Vara professionally in schools. Our ethos is simple: Always Be Kind.
Qualifications required
None essential. English and Maths support is included within the apprenticeship if you need it. A full UK driving licence is required
Future prospects
Real chances to grow with Vara. Successful apprentices can move into Sports Coach, PE delivery, Teaching Assistant, SEND support or holiday camp leader roles, with further training and qualifications supported by Vara.
Employer
Vara Sports and Education Ltd
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Pioneer House
Cheshire
Cheshire
CH65 1AD
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