Community and Sport Educator Apprentice

Introduction

Support PE delivery in primary schools, assist coaching sessions, and develop skills through our apprenticeship programme at CVLife. Gain hands-on experience, mentoring, and qualifications while inspiring young people through sport.

About the Employer

CV Life provides the opportunity for Coventry residents and visitors to have an improved experience of sport, culture and leisure within the city.

CV Life provides a vast leisure and cultural offer to all communities in Coventry and visitors to the city, offering everything from attractions, museums, leisure centres, educational programmes to community outreach projects.

What You'll Do

• Supporting sessions during school hours, afterschool and weekends.
• Supporting the delivery of high quality and inclusive PE lessons to pupils in schools in line with the requirements of national curriculum for PE and the profile of needs across the pupil population.
• Working across multiple sites (travel required).
• Engaging with pupils in a fun and professional manner.
• Completing apprenticeship coursework and training.
• Supporting children in the classroom.
• Safeguard children at all times.

Training Outcome

What career pathways could this lead to?

• Sports Coach in a School Setting

After completing your apprenticeship, you'll be perfectly set up to work as a sports coach directly within a school. You'll use the skills and knowledge gained to plan and deliver exciting sports sessions, helping students develop their physical abilities and a love for sports. This role allows you to directly apply everything you've learned in a familiar environment, contributing to the school's sports programmes.

• Unqualified PE Teacher

While not holding a full teaching qualification, your Level 4 apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for becoming an unqualified PE teacher in a school. Many schools are happy to employ skilled sports coaches in this capacity, allowing you to lead PE lessons and contribute to the physical education of students, under the guidance of qualified staff.

• Opportunities to work in the Sports Industry as a Coach/Manager/Leader

Your Level 4 apprenticeship opens doors beyond just schools, offering many chances to work in the wider sports industry. You could become a coach for local sports clubs, manage community sports projects, or even take on leadership roles within sports development organisations. The skills in coaching, organisation, and leadership you've developed are highly valued across various parts of the UK sports sector.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Sports coach (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, with some weekend work.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: COVENTRY COLLEGE