Sports Coach and Education Practitioner Apprentice

Introduction

Train as a Sports Coach and Education Practitioner, delivering sports, PE, wraparound care, holiday camps and early years activities. Gain hands-on experience in schools and nurseries while developing coaching, childcare and leadership skills.

About the Employer

At Robwhen Coaching Limited, trading as Super Star Sport Outer East London, we are passionate about keeping children fit, healthy, active and engaged through high-quality sports and childcare provision. We work within schools, nurseries and local communities delivering PE lessons, wraparound care, holiday camps, after-school clubs, early years sport sessions and specialist coaching activities.

Our mission is to create fun, safe and inclusive environments where children can develop confidence, teamwork, resilience and a lifelong love for physical activity. We support children of all abilities and ages, with a strong focus on early years development and positive experiences through sport.

An apprentice joining our team will gain hands-on experience working with children in real educational and sporting environments, supported by experienced leaders and coaches. They will have the opportunity to develop coaching, childcare, communication, safeguarding and leadership skills while making a genuine difference within local schools and communities.

What You'll Do

This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career within sport, childcare and education while gaining valuable qualifications and practical experience within real school and nursery environments.

The apprentice will become part of the coaching and operations team, supporting the delivery of sports, physical activity and childcare provision across schools, nurseries, holiday camps and community programmes throughout Essex and Outer East London.

The organisation works closely with primary schools, nurseries, parents and local communities to provide safe, engaging and high-quality activities that help children stay active, build confidence and develop important life skills.

The successful candidate will support and deliver a wide range of activities including PE lessons, after-school clubs, breakfast clubs, wraparound care, holiday camps, early years sport sessions and community sports provision. Sessions may include football, multi-sports, athletics, dodgeball, basketball, dance, ninja warrior activities and team-building games.

The apprentice will report directly to senior members of the leadership and operations team, including the Director, Operations Manager and senior coaches. On a daily basis, they will work closely with coaches, teachers, nursery practitioners, school staff, parents and children.

Responsibilities of a Sports Coach and Education Practitioner Apprentice:

• Assist with the planning and delivery of fun, safe and engaging sports sessions and childcare activities
• Support PE lessons, after-school clubs, breakfast clubs, wraparound care and holiday camps
• Set up, organise and pack away sports equipment safely and efficiently
• Encourage children to participate, build confidence and stay physically active
• Support children’s behaviour, wellbeing and engagement during sessions
• Help create an inclusive environment for children of all ages and abilities
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and company procedures at all times
• Work professionally with schools, nurseries, parents, colleagues and children
• Support registration, sign-in and general session organisation
• Assist senior coaches with delivering high-quality activities across a variety of sports
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional appearance while representing the company
• Attend training, team meetings and development opportunities
• Learn and develop coaching, leadership, communication and childcare skills throughout the apprenticeship

Training Outcome

• After successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into roles such as Sports Coach, Activity Leader, Childcare Assistant, Wraparound Care Assistant, Holiday Camp Coach, Early Years Sports Coach or Community Sports Coach
• The apprentice may also progress into further training in sport, childcare, education, coaching or leadership

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Course Information

Course: Sports coach (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Working week will vary depending on school bookings, wraparound care, holiday camps and community sessions. Typical working hours will fall between Monday to Friday, 7:30am- 6:00pm, with shifts scheduled within these times.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: THE EDUCATIONWISE ACADEMY LTD