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Apprentice Community Activator Coach and Gym Instructor Level 2 WATTON SPORTS ASSOCIATION BAR & SOCIAL CLUB

We are a charity looking for a dynamic individual to help us deliver sports and activities, for all ages and abilities, to the local community.

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Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,000.00

    Uniform provided and free use of Gym and Sports facilities

  • Working week

    Tuesday to Saturday - 10.00am - 4.00pm to begin with but could change to include some evening work to incorporate coaching sessions

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    07 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    12 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000119589

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Delivering fun, inclusive and engaging activities that help the community change their behaviour, adopt and keep to a physical active lifestyle
  • Working with youth workers, police and community safety agencies to make neighbourhoods safer and work alongside health workers to make residents fitter and healthier
  • General administration, bookings and reception duties in the centre including gym inductions and programmes when competent

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

       

  • Apprentice Community Activator Coach and Gym Instructor Level 2
  • Training will be based at Watton Sports Centre, Dereham Rd Watton IP25 6EZ
  • 30 hours per week including 6 hours off the job training guided by the training provider 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • To study higher education in health and social care
  • Coaching /teaching
  • Full time position at the centre as Sports/community development officer

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English, Mathematics (Grade 5) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Physical Education (Grade 5) Desired

Things to consider

Volunteering and/or being part of a Sports Club involves being prepared to work with all ages and abilities, to have an active interest in sport and exercise, good people and communication skills.

About the employer

We are a charity that delivers Sports and a Social club to the community. We have a large site with outdoor and indoor facilities including a gym, badminton/ squash courts and sports hall. In addition, we cater for small and large events at the centre and offer a community hub for social and business.

Employer

WATTON SPORTS ASSOCIATION BAR & SOCIAL CLUB

Address

DEREHAM ROAD

WATTON

IP25 6EZ

Contact

Melinda Vincent

manager@wattonsports.org.uk

01953881281

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Training

Training provider

FIT UK TRAINING & EDUCATION LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Community activator coach

Level 2 (GCSE)

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