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, 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.
Key points surrounding our apprenticeship roles:
- The Level4 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
Level4 School Sports Coach Apprenticeship Standard. Sector‑specific CPD includes:
- 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
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
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