Summary
The apprentice will undertake training tailored to their level of experience and skill, with the opportunity to complete a Level 2, 3, or Level 4 Sports Coach course. The apprentice will gain a deeper understanding of coaching principles, sports development, and how to effectively deliver sessions for different age groups.
Wage
£7,852 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Community sport and health officer (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, working hours TBC
20 hours a week
Start date
Monday 21 July 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
The apprentice will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of sports coaching across a variety of settings.
* They will assist in planning and delivering engaging sports sessions to children, both individually and in groups, ensuring a fun and educational experience
* The apprentice will work primarily within primary school environments, leading and supporting activities in breakfast and lunch clubs, as well as after-school clubs
* They will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a broad range of sporting activities, including football, basketball, athletics, and more, while also helping to foster teamwork, physical development, and a positive attitude towards sport among young participants
Where you’ll work
44 MONA WAY
IRLAM
MANCHESTER
M44 6GG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
ELEV8 TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Community sport and health officer (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Successful application of tactics and strategies to empower people from inactive and hard to reach populations to take up an active lifestyle
* Successful application of a range of approaches that bring about changes in attitudes and behaviours within target communities
* Supporting people within target communities to become involved in the preparation, planning and delivery of sport and active lifestyles
* Using local insight and customer-orientated marketing skills to attract high priority groups into existing leisure, parks and sport infrastructure
* Negotiation, lobbying and brokerage skills with local partners across public health, community development and anti social behaviour
* Demonstrate clear and effective communication techniques in order to give/receive information accurately and in a timely and positive manner
* Problem solving and effective decision making with regards the design and implementation of sport and physical activity programmes
* Writing successful funding bids to enable new, different or more opportunities to take place for sport and physical activity
* Managing disruptive behaviour of clients and customers before, during and after activities
* Managing and adapting personal behaviours to ensure provision is inclusive, customer-focused and accessible
* Building partnerships and developing meaningful relationships with local partners and stakeholders in sport and physical activity
Your training plan
* Community Sport and Health Officer Level 3
* Flexible schedule, working Monday to Friday
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 / C)
* Maths (grade 4 / 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
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Patience
* Coaching Skills
* Adaptability
* Basic First Aid
* Enthusiastic
* Reliable