Community Activator Coach - Apprentice

Introduction

Kickstart your coaching career by helping deliver fun, inclusive cricket sessions in schools and communities—gain qualifications, learn from experienced coaches, and inspire players of all ages and abilities.

About the Employer

The Leicestershire and Rutland Cricket Foundation (L&RCF) is committed to using cricket as a force for good, connecting communities, improving lives and breaking down social barriers. To achieve this, the Foundation has set an ambitious goal to become a standout charity, delivering class-leading programmes while ensuring long term financial sustainability. Our strategy outlines the steps we will take to achieve this goal, ensuring the long-term sustainability of cricket in the region.

What You'll Do

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.

Training Outcome

Ongoing training and development.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - C/4
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - C/4

Course Information

Course: Community activator coach (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 35 hours per week, on a shift pattern basis, including Bank Holidays and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED