Community Activator Apprentice with Swimming specialism

ACTIVEE COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN SPORT LTD

Barnsley (3 available locations)

Closes in 29 days (Thursday 30 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 July 2026

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Summary

The Community Activator Apprentice (Swimming) supports fun, inclusive swim sessions that improve community health and wellbeing. Working with managers and swim teachers, you'll learn to plan, deliver and review sessions, gain funded lifeguard and swim teacher qualifications, and develop coaching skills through Active Holiday camps.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Community activator coach (level 2)
Hours
Hours to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 1 August 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

Are you passionate about sport and physical activity and specifically have a love for swimming? Do you love working with children to make a difference and impact on their learning and wellbeing? Can you be a positive role model to inspire and motivate children? Would you relish the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, supportive and hard-working team? If so, our Community Activator Coach apprenticeship opportunity may be perfect for you!

 

Key aspects of the role include:

·       Working directly with pupils across key stages 1 and 2

·       Support the delivery of swimming across National Curriculum PE lessons and swim stages where needed

·       Support extra-curricular activities

·       Undertaking routine maintenance of equipment, water testing and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the pool environment

·       Delivery of a range of interventions to support targeted pupil learning

·       Run/organise sports competitions/events

·       Use of technology to engage pupils with physical activity and sports especially swimming

·       Supporting holiday camp programmes and other extracurricular activities (where necessary)

·       Support other projects and activities relating to participation in sport and physical activity

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Bruce Avenue, Barnsley, S70 4EB
  • Hunningley Lane, Barnsley, S70 3DT
  • Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

ASPIRE TRAINING SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED

Training course

Community activator coach (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and physical activity for individuals and communities.
  • Encourage individuals' participation, motivation and to change their behaviour towards sport or physical activity.
  • Contribute to inclusive, safe and effective sessions.
  • Plan, follow, adapt, and deliver session plans, based on participant needs and feedback.
  • Use coaching styles for sport or physical activity sessions meeting the participants needs and motivations.
  • Promote the benefits of a lifelong activity habit.
  • Use techniques to build rapport with participants.
  • Carry out the tasks required before, during and after a community activity.
  • Support participants to overcome personal or societal barriers.
  • Manage individuals' behaviours within a group setting.
  • Work collaboratively with services and other community organisations to run events that make the best use resources.
  • Record and store data and information, in line with legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Use suitable digital technology to deliver targeted messages to participant groups.
  • Adapt communication methods to meet the needs of participants and groups.
  • Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns within own scope of role and in line with organisational protocols.
  • Support equity, diversity and inclusion in line with legislation and organisational policies.
  • Support the mental health and wellbeing of self and participants.
  • Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, risk assessment procedures, guidelines and procedures.
  • Participate in personal and professional development.
  • Maintain professional boundaries within scope of own role.
  • Monitor and review the effectiveness of activity sessions.
  • Assist with the resolution of challenges and problems.
  • Promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and physical activity for individuals and communities.
  • Encourage individuals' participation, motivation and to change their behaviour towards sport or physical activity.
  • Contribute to inclusive, safe and effective sessions.
  • Plan, follow, adapt, and deliver session plans, based on participant needs and feedback.
  • Use coaching styles for sport or physical activity sessions meeting the participants needs and motivations.
  • Promote the benefits of a lifelong activity habit.
  • Use techniques to build rapport with participants.
  • Carry out the tasks required before, during and after a community activity.
  • Support participants to overcome personal or societal barriers.
  • Manage individuals' behaviours within a group setting.
  • Work collaboratively with services and other community organisations to run events that make the best use resources.
  • Record and store data and information, in line with legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Use suitable digital technology to deliver targeted messages to participant groups.
  • Adapt communication methods to meet the needs of participants and groups.
  • Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns within own scope of role and in line with organisational protocols.
  • Support equity, diversity and inclusion in line with legislation and organisational policies.
  • Support the mental health and wellbeing of self and participants.
  • Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, risk assessment procedures, guidelines and procedures.
  • Participate in personal and professional development.
  • Maintain professional boundaries within scope of own role.
  • Monitor and review the effectiveness of activity sessions.
  • Assist with the resolution of challenges and problems.

Training schedule

Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard – masterclass programme:

·       Introduction to the Role & Healthy Lifestyles

·       Communication & Behaviour Management in Coaching

·       Safeguarding, Equity & Inclusion

·       Planning Inclusive & Safe Sessions

·       Health & Safety in Practice

·       Community Engagement & Barriers

·       Promoting Lifelong Physical Activity

·       Partnership Working in the Community

·       Using Digital Tools & Managing Information

·       Role Modelling & Community Rapport

·       Problem Solving & Escalation

·       Reflective Practice & Development

·       AA Portfolio Review & Preparation

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

BTEC in:

Sport (grade Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

ACES Education is a leading Physical Education provider dedicated to fostering a lifelong love for movement. Our programs empower teachers, enhance PE delivery, and enrich sport and physical activity in schools—ensuring every child thrives.

Our Mission
To transform the future of physical education by inspiring young people through creative, inclusive, and engaging active experiences tailored to their needs.

Our Programs
We offer a progressive, high-quality PE curriculum designed to support schools in achieving maximum impact. Our approach ensures that every child receives meaningful, enjoyable, and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities.

https://www.acesportuk.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, and all applicants are expected to share this commitment.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

We will support you in your personal development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following:

·       Careers within the Sport Coaching/education sector

·       Potential further employment with the organisation

·       Opportunity for further education

·       Opportunity to progress to become a swim teacher

·       Opportunity to become a pool co-ordinator

·       Opportunity to diversify into wider sports coaching roles and potentially progress onto the Level 4 Sports Coach apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ASPIRE TRAINING SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED

Michael McMahon

Michael.McMahon@aaeg.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040132.

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Closes in 29 days (Thursday 30 July 2026 at 11:59pm)