Sports Coach Apprenticeship Lowdham C.E. Primary School
Lowdham Primary School is a village school that is bursting with wonderful children, experienced staff, and brilliant learning opportunities. Our place in the community is strong and we have good links with various public places.
Closing date: 21 Aug 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£7,503.60
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday – Friday 10.30am-4.30pm Term Time Only
Total hours per week: 30
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
12 Sep 2022
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Date posted
12 Jul 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Higher
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate) -
Reference number
VAC1000064505
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
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Ability to deliver activities or programme to an acceptable standard.
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Be able to motivate, encourage and inspire pupils to reach their full potential. To encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively, ensuring all pupils are engaged in activities.
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To support working relationships with the pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
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Be responsible for the safety of all pupils participating in the activities and programmes.
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To be responsible for ensuring that any activity is suitable for the age, physical and emotional maturity, experience, and ability of the participants.
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To increase the number of participants involved in out of hour’s sports programmes. i.e. Organise sports clubs liaising with staff and the admin team to ensure letters are sent out in a timely manner and to contribute towards school newsletters, twitter, and school website.
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To undertake planning for each activity session to ensure that the planned programmes demonstrate progression throughout. i.e., Audit resources and utilise and prepare purchase orders for equipment.
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To ensure accurate records are kept for all sessions and provide feedback in relation to pupil progress and achievement.
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To support the transition of pupils into local sports clubs as appropriate.
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To understand and implement school and the local authority policies and procedures as they relate to the delivery of services to pupils and in particular health and safety, equal opportunities and child protection policies and codes of conduct in relation to school staff. To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
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To contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school.
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Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/ professionals including liaising with any sports partnerships and organising events and festivals liaising with parents and pupils, risk assessments and forward planning.
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Participate in training opportunities and professional development as required.
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To ensure all duties are completed within required time frames, accurately and in a professional manner.
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Undertake similar duties commensurate with the level of the post as required.
Other duties include:
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To deliver high quality activities or coaching sessions.
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To support the delivery of all sports activities that the school may be engaged in.
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To be able to contribute to planning, preparing and delivery of agreed programme for individuals or groups.
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To advance pupil learning and inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunity to learn and develop.
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To use behaviour management strategies in line with school policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
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To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
Knowledge
- Understanding of the National Curriculum for physical education.
- Ability to plan and evaluation sessions across varying age ranges.
- Have a basic understanding of School Sports Partnerships.
Skills and Competencies
- Attitude that is sympathetic and encouraging in group participants.
- Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and self-motivated.
- Undertake continuing professional development as appropriate.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Sports Coach Level 4
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/sports-coach-v1-0
Please click on the link above for more information regarding End Point Assessment.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Possible permanent position on the completion of the apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
BTEC or equivalent Sports (Grade A*-C/ 9-4) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Lowdham C.E. Primary School
https://www.lowdhamprimaryschool.co.uk/
Address
Main Street
Lowdham
Nottingham
NG14 7BE
Training
Training provider
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Contact
Nottingham College
business@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
01159457260
Apprenticeship standard
Sports coach
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)
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