Level 4 School Sports Coach Apprentice

Introduction

Apprentices will develop and enhance their coaching skills to equip them to work in a variety of environments, with a range of stakeholders and work effectively in partnership with other organisations. Candidates will also engage with training that will develop and enhance their classroom practice/teaching skills so they can deliver class PE.

About the Employer

PH ActiveEd are an award-winning primary school PE and School Sports provider in the South-West. We have an ambitious and innovative team with an exciting and aspiring vision for the future to be the best school sports coaching company in the UK. If you want to gain valuable vocational experience within a primary school setting and have a passion for sport and providing sporting opportunities to young people then we would love to hear from you. Job Description Due to our continued growth, we are looking to recruit a dedicated, enthusiastic and eager to learn, primary school sports coach apprentice, to join our team. You will work predominantly alongside our full-time PE staff, shadowing and supporting curriculum PE lessons to learn and enhance your school sport delivery techniques. You will also receive opportunities to deliver independently. Applicants should be aware of the following key points surrounding our apprenticeship roles prior to applying: • The Level 4 School Sports Coach apprenticeship is a minimum 16-24 month fixed-term position, depending on start date, with the opportunity to progress onto a full-time position with PH ActiveEd depending on performance and demand for our services. The initial employment contract will be 24 months • The apprenticeship requires travel to and from local schools and a full clean driving licence and car is an essential requirement for this role • There is an expectation that in the 2nd year of the apprenticeship that all apprentices take on the responsibility of independent curriculum delivery • Apprentices will deliver our extra-curricular wraparound activities (breakfast clubs are an essential part of the role) and after-school clubs will be delivered based upon demand.

What You'll Do

Level 4 School Sports Coach Apprenticeship Standard.

Sector-specific CPD, such as:

• Multi-skills coaching - practical coaching skills
• Behaviour management
• Practical PE curriculum
• Outdoor adventurous activities
• Gymnastics
• Dance
• Safeguarding/prevention
• Mental health and well-being

Training Outcome

We will support you in your personal development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following:

• Careers within the sport coaching industry
• Careers within the education sector, including Behaviour & Learning Mentors, Teaching Assistants and Primary Teaching
• Potential for further employment with the employer
• Opportunity for further education
• Candidates successfully achieving this apprenticeship will be eligible to apply for membership with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as a Practitioner

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired - BTEC - Health and Social Care - Distinction
• Desired - BTEC - Sport - Distinction

Course Information

Course: Sports coach (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday – Friday, working hours TBC.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: ASPIRE TRAINING SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED