Community Activator Coach apprentice (based in Acomb First School)

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed apprentice coach. The successful candidate will be a passionate sportsman/woman who is keen to work with young children developing their love of sport and the outdoors. You will be able to show you can support learning through a patient, inclusive approach and work well in a team.

Wage

£14,624.35 to £23,650.77, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Community activator coach (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:15 with 30 minute unpaid lunch break each day.

37 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

The successful candidate will be based in Acomb First School. Their roles and responsibilities will include:

Supporting PE lessons
Leading lunch and playtime games with children
Supporting our Sports Leaders
Supporting Forest School
Carrying out occupational therapy activities with children who require this 1:1
Supporting outdoor learning
Supporting children during swimming lessons

Where you'll work

Acomb First School
Main Street
Hexham
NE46 4PL

Training

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

College or training organisation

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

Your training course

Community activator coach (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Planning and adapting sessions and activities that respond to customer feedback and encourage customers to develop a lifelong activity habit.
Coaching or leading pre-planned sport or physical activity sessions that are attractive to the target audience(s) and develop motivational relationships with customers.
Promoting a physical activity offer, (including but not exclusively) organised play and sport in the community which supports individuals on their behaviour change journey.
Working collaboratively with sports clubs and other community assets – including volunteers, public services, youth workers, the police and community champions.
Supporting customers to co-produce rewarding volunteering opportunities.
Supporting families to participate together in sport and physical activity.
Working effectively with customer insight to overcome individual, community and societal barriers to participation in physical activity and sport.
Contributing to the employer’s design of activities and services and practising the employer’s organisation’s values, policies and procedures.
Contributing to teams that deliver community events and festivals.
Supporting organisations to evaluate, develop and promote sessions and other opportunities such as outdoor group exercise and informal social play.
Maintaining personal safety and wellbeing, as well as that of customers.
Managing disruptive behaviours from individuals within the group setting.
Encouraging customers to be regularly active – both formally and informally – within sports clubs or leisure facilities including open-space.
Effectively using social media and technology, appropriately, to deliver targeted messages to identified customer groups for example children, teenagers, adults and older adults.
Effectively monitor and evaluate activities, sessions and projects using technology platforms to maintain accurate records and produce timely reports.

Your training plan

Level 2 Community Activator Coach apprenticeship. All training will take place at Acomb First School during your normal working hours.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C or 4)
Maths (grade C or 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

A passion for sports is essential. Some experience of working with children is essential (supporting clubs etc). The ability to converse at ease with all stakeholders and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

About this company

At Acomb First School (children from Reception to Year 4) we offer happy, polite and kind children who learn within beautiful surroundings. You will be part of a hardworking and enthusiastic staff team who work collaboratively to provide the best for all children in our care. Our school is highly committed to professional development and there will be regular opportunities for high quality CPD. We have supportive staff, governors and families who want what is best for all children and finally you will work with enthusiastic children who want to reach their full potential.

http://www.acomb.northumberland.sch.uk/web (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

This position could be made as a Sports Teaching Assistant following the apprenticeship.

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