Summary
Everyone Active is seeking an ambitious & self-motivated individual to take on this role. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about working within our community to engage them in activity that will improve their health & wellbeing.
Wage
£11,778 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
30 hours per week, exact shifts TBC including evenings and weekends
30 hours a week
Start date
Friday 2 May 2025
Duration
1 year 3 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
Everyone Active is currently seeking an ambitious and self-motivated individual to take on this role and embrace our brand mission of 30 minutes of activity 5 times a week.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about actively working within our local community to engage them in activity that will improve their health and wellbeing. Why not apply for this apprenticeship programme today! We are a leader in leisure industry giving you the skills and qualifications to have a career in leisure. This 12–14-month work-based programme will include both on and off the job training and give you a Community Sport and Health Officer Level 3.
We need an activity and wellbeing leader apprentice who will:
· Be passionate in learning to deliver a varied programme of activities and sessions to people of all ages and abilities
· Create a fun and friendly environment supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing
· Be both a positive role model for the activity & wellbeing team and consistently promote the company's vision and values
· Be enthusiastic, positive and ready to make a difference
What your apprenticeship includes:
-A mixture of face to face and online catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress
-A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
-Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer
-The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don’t already have GCSE)
- Working towards a Community Sport and Health Officer Apprenticeship L3 apprenticeship over the course of 12-18 months
This position will involve day, evening and weekend work, including public holidays and requires an enhanced DBS check which we will complete before you start.
Where you’ll work
Shobnall Road
Burton Upon Trent
DE14 2BB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP 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
This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
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
* Customer care skills
* Team working
Other requirements
The role, although based at Shobnall Leisure Complex covers all of East Staffordshire including Meadowside Leisure Centre, Uttoxeter Leisure Centre and various community venues and the ability to travel to various venues independently with own transport is required. A flexible approach to working hours is required as, evening sessions and attendance at weekend events is part of the role.