Sports Coach Apprentice

Introduction

Start your career in sports coaching delivering physical activity sessions in schools and communities while completing a Level 4 Sports Coach apprenticeship.

About the Employer

As the UK’s largest provider of school physical activity and childcare services, Premier Education works with over 2,500 schools nationwide. We’re home to over 1,000 Activity Professionals, offering flexible roles, competitive pay, and the chance to make a positive impact on children’s lives through physical education and sport.

Verona Sports Ltd is a franchise partner of Premier Education. The organisation delivers engaging sports and activity programmes in schools, helping children develop confidence, teamwork and a love for physical activity.

Apprentices will gain hands-on experience delivering activities while completing a apprenticeships through Educationwise Academy, with opportunities to develop a long-term career in coaching, playworker and leadership and management. 

What You'll Do

Please note: Applicants must be 18 or over due to Ofsted regulations, hold a full UK driving licence with access to transport, and have either a Level 3 sports qualification or coaching experience to a Level 3 standard.

As an apprentice you will:

• Assist with the delivery of sport and physical activities to children and young people during school curriculum time
• Follow the PE National Curriculum and/or set programmes of study
• Deliver a range of OSHL (Out of School Hours Learning) extracurricular activities before school, at lunchtime and after school
• Support the delivery of community holiday camps during school holidays
• Help prepare equipment and activity areas for sessions
• Encourage children to participate and develop active lifestyles

Training Outcome

• Following completion of the apprenticeship, there will be further employment opportunities available

Skills Required

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

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - A*-C/4-9
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - A*-C/4-9
• Desired - Lvl 3 Sport Related qualifications - Sports - Any

Course Information

Course: Sports coach (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: To be confirmed at interview stage.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: THE EDUCATIONWISE ACADEMY LTD