Summary
The Plymouth School Sports Partnership, are keen to appoint an apprentice to support a successful Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (OAA) programme for all schools across Plymouth. The post holder will be involved in the planning and delivery of activities. The post holder will also have the ability to coach/deliver sessions within schools.
Wage
£12,313.60 a year
£194 per week based on a 37-hour week, with the potential for an incremental raise/overtime hours and long-term employment opportunities for the right candidate.
Training course
Community activator coach (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30am and 4.30pm, specific shifts to be negotiated with the school.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 24 February
Duration
1 year 4 months
Positions available
1
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 successful candidate will be an integral part of the School Sport Partnership Team and will be based Plymstock School. The role will involve supporting the Bikeability and Indoor Rowing work programmes carried out by the Partnership in addition to events and extra-curricular clubs.
The professional duties and responsibilities include;
* Support the delivery of high quality coaching sessions that are young person focused
* Support coaching sessions for specifically targeted groups e.g. disabled young people, Key Stage 4 girls etc.
* Plan, lead and review coaching sessions for young people in a manner which engages with, and adds value to, the coaching/teaching skills of the wider pool of teachers and sports coaches
* To actively support the transition of young people from school to community sport by, for example, the establishment of after-school clubs and facilitating school-club links
* To be committed to your own personal professional development.
* To take part in the Development Programmes of the PSSP and Key Partners as directed
* To represent the PSSP and it’s Partners in a positive and professional manner at all times
* To ensure the health, safety and welfare of yourself, participants and others at all times
* Conduct sessions in accordance with the policy of the PSSP and its Partners where appropriate
* To take part in other activities as commensurate with job role and grade
* To actively commit to positive promotion of the PSSP when dealing with ‘customers’ when using any communication media including telephone, email and face to face
Where you’ll work
Lancaster Gardens
Plymouth
Devon
PL5 4AA
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
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST
Your training course
Community activator coach (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Planning and adapting sessions and activities that respond to customer feedback and encourage customers to develop a lifelong activity habit.
* Coaching or leading pre-planned sport or physical activity sessions that are attractive to the target audience(s) and develop motivational relationships with customers.
* Promoting a physical activity offer, (including but not exclusively) organised play and sport in the community which supports individuals on their behaviour change journey.
* Working collaboratively with sports clubs and other community assets – including volunteers, public services, youth workers, the police and community champions.
* Supporting customers to co-produce rewarding volunteering opportunities.
* Supporting families to participate together in sport and physical activity.
* Working effectively with customer insight to overcome individual, community and societal barriers to participation in physical activity and sport.
* Contributing to the employer’s design of activities and services and practising the employer’s organisation’s values, policies and procedures.
* Contributing to teams that deliver community events and festivals.
* Supporting organisations to evaluate, develop and promote sessions and other opportunities such as outdoor group exercise and informal social play.
* Maintaining personal safety and wellbeing, as well as that of customers.
* Managing disruptive behaviours from individuals within the group setting.
* Encouraging customers to be regularly active – both formally and informally – within sports clubs or leisure facilities including open-space.
* Effectively using social media and technology, appropriately, to deliver targeted messages to identified customer groups for example children, teenagers, adults and older adults.
* Effectively monitor and evaluate activities, sessions and projects using technology platforms to maintain accurate records and produce timely reports.
Your training plan
Over the 16-month Level 2 Community Activator apprenticeship standard, you will work towards the following:
* Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership (QCF)
* Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Learning in Physical Education and School Sport (QCF)
* Functional Skills in Maths and English (Level 1)
* Employment Rights and Responsibilities
* Emergency First Aid
* Certified Health and Safety Course
* Internet Safety / Safeguarding
Most aspects of your training will be delivered on-site by the employer at your workplace, and you will have regular visits every 12 weeks by your designated assessor from Plymouth Argyle, who will monitor your progress throughout your apprenticeship programme.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4-9 (A*-C))
* Math (grade 4-9 (A*-C))
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
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Skills Required. Experience of working within a sporting, educational or administrative context would be advantageous, however a determination to see young people succeed is of the utmost importance. You will have strong problem solving, communication and team work skills, with the successful candidate anticipated to regularly utilise their skills in forward planning and initiative. An ability to motivate and inspire young people in striving toward their full potential will form an essential part of this role, with the ability to adapt plans and have the foresight to potential obstacles being of paramount importance. You will have outstanding organisational skills. Personal Qualities. The successful candidate will be an outgoing, charismatic and innovative individual who has a natural infinity in engaging and enthusing students across the school. Flexibility, good timekeeping and an optimistic approach will all be traits sought in candidates who can act as professional role models at all times. This role will suit an individual who is organised and hardworking, as they work to support all areas of the Plymouth School Sports Partnership. Strong literacy skills will also form a part of this role, with a requirement to write reports and send letters to schools and other external partners from time to time.