Sports Coach Apprentice (Level 2)

Introduction

Our PE & Sports coach apprentices have an important role to play in improving the health & wellbeing of children by delivering fun, inclusive and engaging activities that help to change physical activity habits. The apprentice will support the delivery of PE in schools, deliver extra-curricular clubs and lunch clubs, and work in our holiday camps.

About the Employer

Moving Matters is a sports coaching company based in Lambeth, Greater London. Our goal is to get more children, more active, more often and we have a fantastic team of coaches focused on achieveing that ambition. We are looking to recruit 2 new apprentices to join our growing team for the 2025-26 academic year. The successful candidates will train and develop with Moving Matters, building knoweldge and confidence across a range of delivery areas. Our aim is to develop our apprentices into full time coaches within our workforce. We are a young and diverse team, eager to support each other develop and grow. Visit our website or our social media channels, to find out more about our company.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a passionate Level 2 Sports Coach to join our dedicated team, supporting our delivery of high-quality PE, sports and physical activities.

This role is based in Kingston Thames, Great London (KT9 postcodes). Apprentices must have a reliable commute or plan to relocate before starting the role. 

As a Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprentice, you will play a key role in fostering safe, engaging, creative, and inspiring environments. 

Duties to include:

• Support the delivery of PE lessons alongside experienced coaches
• Support/lead extra-curricular activities
• Assist with school games competitions and events
• Run/organise and support physical activity and engagement a lunch time
• Support the delivery of holiday camps and activities

We are looking to recruit an apprentice to join our growing team for the 2026/27 academic year. The successful candidates will train and develop with Moving Matters, building knowledge and confidence across a range of delivery areas. Our aim is to develop our apprentices into full time coaches within our workforce- progression to Level 4 Sports Coach apprenticeship upon completion of this Level 2 is an option for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for sport and PE, a strong work ethic, willingness to learn and excellent inter-personal skills.

We aim to develop our apprentices quickly, so they can take on responsibilities such as leading clubs and PE lessons in school and at camps. 

Training Outcome

Opportunities to progress within the company via increased responsibility and promotions with a clear exit route into full-time delivery-based roles within the organisation.

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

• Careers within the Sport Coaching industry
• Potential further employment with the employer
• Opportunity for further education

Skills Required

• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Working with Children
• Positive Role Model

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - Maths & English - C or 4

Course Information

Course: Community activator coach (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: - Monday to Friday - Weekend availability - Working hours TBC

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: ASPIRE TRAINING SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED