Community School Sports Coach Apprentice PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

The apprentice will work to support the health and wellbeing of the community through sport. Candidates will have involvement across a range of programmes, inclusive of holiday camps, after school clubs and PE sessions in schools among others. PACT are seeking an enthusiastic and charismatic individual to support their community coaching remit.

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Closing date: 26 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    A typical working week will vary according to business needs, to include some evening and weekend work as necessary. Typical working hours are envisaged to be between 10am-4.30pm Monday to Friday.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    24 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    03 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000160428

  • Positions

    5 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Argyle Community Trust are seeking an enthusiastic and charismatic individual to support their community coaching remit. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a professional sports club context, whilst using their own passion for sport to engage and inspire others. The role will involve supporting experienced coaches in working across a range of age ranges, predominately focussing upon those of Primary and Secondary School age ranges.

The job holder is required to:

  • Learn about session planning, organisation and football/multi-sport development.
  • Complete session planning and reviews.
  • Assist with partner projects across all remits of the Trust.
  • Assist Argyle Community Trust and partners with a range of events.
  • Assist Lead Coaches at coaching sessions.
  • Take registers and sign people in and out of sessions.
  • Assist with coaching at schools in curriculum time.
  • Assist with after school clubs, junior kickers and multi-sport groups.
  • Assist with administration and monitoring & evaluation of projects.
  • Complete session preparation including equipment organisation and storage.
  • Assist at community events and tournaments including pre event organisation.

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

Apprenticeship standard Community activator coach Level 2 (GCSE)

Training once a month at Plymouth Argyle Community Trust.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Argyle Community Trust can offer a unique pathway through their apprentice programme, having structured progression opportunities from entry level coach, right through to degree and non-degree level professional qualifications, such as that of the Level 5 Primary School Physical Education Specialism and Level 6 Primary School Physical Education Subject Leadership.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9 (A*-C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade 4-9(A*-C)) Essential

About the employer

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST. We are proud to be the official charity for Plymouth Argyle Football Club. Argyle Community Trust uses the prestige of football and the reach of the club to inspire, engage and help people of all ages, achieve their full potential. Argyle Community Trust has a clear vision, along with our national partners, to be an active, inspirational and inclusive community hub for the South West region. We aim to have a positive impact on a range of groups within society and to provide the local community with the opportunity to explore their full potential, improve their life chances and aspirations through the power of football and Plymouth Argyle FC. We are hugely proud to say we have changed lives and inspired people over the past 20 years and envisage this to continue for many years to come. We offer a large range of activities and programmes from football to nationally recognised educational qualifications, from health to social action and disability. To ensure we remain focused and true to our aims we have a strategy showcasing what we do and how we we intend to continue and build upon our work. Our Community Strategy builds on Argyle Community Trust’s desire to make a change to people’s lives using the power of Plymouth Argyle Football Club. The populations that we serve face barriers in relation to health, well-being, education, employment, levels of physical activity, high deprivation in some areas and low attainment levels. Through the work undertaken as part of our last strategy, through research and consultation there is clear evidence to indicate our work is needed within our community. National, regional and local plans reflect the work that we undertake with the aim of breaking down the barriers stated above.

Employer

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

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Training

Training provider

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

Apprenticeship standard

Community activator coach

Level 2 (GCSE)

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