We are looking for an inspirational apprentice coach to join our amazing charity which makes a positive impact to the lives of children and young people. The role involves using the power of sport and physical activity to positively engage young people in both schools and communities.
Training courseSports coach (level 4)
Hours Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed. Start and finish times between 7.30am - 7pm and occasional weekends.37 hours a week
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The Education and Community Sports Coach Apprentice will:
Deliver sessions in schools and communities in line with the national curriculum
Help to use sport and skill development as a tool for social change including employability skills developed through engaging in Sport and Physical Activity
Plan engaging and innovative activities using either sport, physical activity or skill development
Provide children and young people with great experiences using the power of sport
Demonstrate the effectiveness of sport and skill development
Maintain good relationships with key stakeholders - children, parents, business. managers, schoolteachers, headteachers, PE leads and community venues
Use pupil voice and insight to design interventions that meet the needs of young people
Use ICT to monitor and evaluate programmes to measure impact and demonstrate outcomes
Understand the importance of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle
Work with National Governing bodies of sport (NGBs) and other relevant sport development agencies
Understand the principals of safeguarding, child protection and working with vulnerable adults
Be first aid trained.
The successful candidate will have experience in:
Leading sessions of sport and physical activity sessions within school, alternative provision and community/youth settings
Maintaining relationships with key contacts in schools and community organisations
Using various approaches to change attitudes to sport and physical activity in local communities
Developing positive relationships and outcomes for young people that demonstrate challenging behaviour, at risk of becoming or are NEET or are within Alternative Provision
Mentoring and supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes through PE, Sport and Physical Activity
Supporting people to become involved in the preparation, planning and delivery of sport and exercise
Communicating clearly with a range of different groups in a range of different ways
Adapting to different situations and use own initiative to problem solve
Building partnerships with local communities, businesses, and other relevant stakeholders
Ensuring that provision is inclusive, customer focused and accessible
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Excellent work ethic and attention to detail
Superb time management
Adaptability
A positive attitude to work and be a role model within communities
A willingness to work as a team but also individually
An appetite to learn and develop personally and professionally
All the Active Fusion values in the way that they work and live
Be able to travel independently to various location across South Yorkshire
Where you’ll work
Doncaster College The Hub Chappell Drive Doncaster DN1 2RF
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Your training course
You will undertake the Level 4 Sports Coach standard.
Sports coach/Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed.
You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become a star of the future!
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in: English and Maths (grade 4)
Community/Higher sports leaders' awards qual (grade Pass)
multi skills level 2 coaching qualifications (grade Level 2)
National Governing Body of Sport (grade Level 2)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Other requirements
You must be able to drive to and from work and college.
About this company
Active Fusion is an award-winning charity whose mission is to help every child develop a love for being active by unlocking potential and creating positive habits for life. We are a close team who are passionate, dedicated, and motivated; our positive culture is the foundation to our success. Why work for us? You will be joining an award-winning charity, led by double World Age Duathlon Champion, Lindsy James. Active Fusion has a strong value-driven work culture which makes it a great place to work for, and work with. There’s lots of potential for development and progression at Active Fusion and within the wider charity sector. We offer superb benefits, including a generous pension contribution, flexible working, 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), Active Fusion are a charity who put young people at the heart of everything we do because we believe every child should be given the best start in life. We deliver our charitable objectives through good governance, a highly skilled team and a passion to make a difference. Our Mission is to help every child to develop a love for being active by creating positive habits that last a lifetime. Our Values are fundamental to us as a team and as a charity.
