Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Junior Adventure Group - Woodley

Junior Adventure Group are looking for their next Community Activator Coach Apprentice. Throughout this role, you will be coaching sports to primary school children. You will assist with the planning and delivery of activities with structure and enthusiasm; encouraging maximum participation. This could include, multi-sports, games, arts & crafts, downtime, structured play, etc. If you are an outgoing person who loves sports and fitness, Apply Now!

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 13 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,736.00

  • Working week

    Exact Shifts To Be Confirmed - Including Early Mornings

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000191736

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

At JAG you will be working towards your Community Activator Coach L2 Qualification over the course of 15 months.

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

  • Provide inclusive, fun, and engaging care for the children, including collecting them from school to delivering them safely to parents/carers
  • Assist with the planning and delivery of activities with structure and enthusiasm; encouraging maximum participation. This could include, multi-sports, games, arts & crafts, downtime, structured play, etc
  • Ensure all activities are age and ability appropriate while using the equipment and space safely
  • Provide refreshments for the children, making sure that our hygiene and Health and Safety standards are met
  • Set up and take down the play space including moving furniture and play equipment
  • Follow all Health and Safety protocols and policies and ensure that all relevant documentation (Accident Forms, Incident Forms, etc.) is completed as needed
  • Ensure all children have been signed in and out each visit, following the correct processes and procedures
  • Authentically and professionally communicate with all team members, parents, children and schools
  • Conduct kit/equipment maintenance and safety checks
  • Be the champion of Health and Safety and provide first aid where necessary
  • Ensure all documents and information that relate to the children in our care are kept confidential and in a safe place and understand the importance of it
  • Inspire our team members and children to have fun and lead an active lifestyle, helping them to understand the benefits and why adopting them is important
  • Be involved in community schemes within your setting and/or JAG company-wide, helping to plan and deliver successful activities programmes; such as HAF, intra/inter-school activities, or an Action for Children initiative

The training you will be getting

  • Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard Level 2
  • Functional Skills in Maths and English

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

During the apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity within the first 12 months to gain three incremental pay increases of 50p after successful 3 monthly reviews.

Career progression is available within JAG, from Activity Leader, Deputy Setting/Setting Club Manager or working in a nursery setting or PE setting in some schools.

Why not aspire to be our next Academy Manager, training and mentoring the next apprentices, or become a Paediatric First Aid Trainer? 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team Working, Organisation Skills

Qualifications

Other None required (Grade None required) Desired

Things to consider

You will be at one of our Academy Settings and may do a variety of shifts within JAG UK services - before-school care (BSC), after-school care (ASC), holiday programs (HP), physical education (PE), and lunchtime activities (LA) for children aged 4 to 13 years. This can mean early mornings starting on site at 7.30 am, with breaks in between shifts.

About the employer

Providing school, family and community childcare for over 30 years, Junior Activity Group's programs are fully inclusive and underpinned by physical activity, and are available for children before school, after school, at lunchtime and during the school holidays. At Junior Adventure Group, we believe that helping children to enjoy being active from an early age will set them up for life.

Employer

Junior Adventure Group - Woodley

Address

Herlwyn Avenue

HA4 6EZ

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Training

Training provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Community activator coach

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 13 Dec 2023