Summary
We are are keen to seek an enthusiastic and passionate individual who is striving to further their career in the Physical Education and wider community sports sector. The successful candidate will learn planning, leading and coaching physical activities for people of all ages in the community.
Wage
£11,778 a year
Training course
Community activator coach (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday working hours will generally be between the hours of 8:30am to 5pm, with some weekend work and flexibility required from time to time.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 21 July
Duration
1 year 2 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 role will be varied, and duties will include:
* Assisting in the creation of a fun, positive, safe and inclusive learning environments
* Supporting small groups and individuals in the teaching environment, for instance those with learning needs, the least active and the more able pupils
* Promoting key health messages and acting as a community 'activator' to engage young people in developing lifelong health and well-being initiatives
* Setting up activities, clearing away resources, looking after all sports equipment (ensuring it is fit for use, in the right place and in good order), maintaining wall displays etc. as guided by teaching staff
* Developing and assisting with the provision of lunchtime and after school sports clubs
* Involved in co-ordinating off site sporting events, willing to accompany students on educational visits, outings and sporting / PE events as supervised by the teacher or senior person responsible
* Involved in administration tasks including letter writing, bookings, transport arrangements, marketing, social media etc.
* Developing positive relationships and acting as a role model to others at all times, as well as acting as an ambassador for the school and employer
* To deliver on holiday schemes
* Additional duties and administrative tasks may be required on occasions as consummate with the role
Where you’ll work
Station Road
Pool
Redruth
TR15 3QS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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
Apprentices will be supported in working towards the following qualifications as part of their programme of study:
* Level 2 Community Activator Coach
* Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
* Additional bespoke training that meets the standard criteria and is suitable to the employer and the requirements for the role
* Apprentice's will undertake their training face to face and one day every month at Lanivet Community Centre in Lanivet, Bodmin, Cornwall
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
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