Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship
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Stockport (SK4 1DN)
Closes in 20 days (Friday 3 April 2026)
Posted on 13 March 2026
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Summary
Deliver exceptional on-court experiences while supporting daily club operations. Help grow player initiatives such as Soul Sisters, Soul Timers and tournaments, while ensuring the clubhouse, courts and community run smoothly.
- Wage
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£12,480 a year
- Training course
- Community activator coach (level 2)
- Hours
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30 hours a week, may include working bank holidays, evenings and weekends.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 10 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
Soul Padel isn’t just a club; we’re building a community.
You will combine operational excellence with on-court energy. You’ll help create unforgettable experiences for players while keeping the club running smoothly behind the scenes.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll move between welcoming players, supporting bookings, leading beginner sessions, running leagues and ensuring our standards are always high.
As part of the on-court and player experience, you will support and help deliver Intro to Padel sessions and assist in growing structured initiatives such as Soul Sisters, Soul Timers and “What’s That Racket?” beginner sessions. You will help run tournaments, leagues and social formats, encouraging progression from first-time player to regular member. When needed, you will confidently step onto court to support games and maintain energy during sessions.
Alongside this, you will play a key role in club operations. This includes welcoming players warmly and professionally, managing bookings, payments and player queries and promoting the Soul Mates loyalty programme. You will maintain high standards across the courts and clubhouse, support retail sales and upselling, and ensure all health and safety procedures are followed.
Community growth is central to the role. You will build strong relationships with regular players, encourage engagement through WhatsApp groups and club initiatives, capture and share club moments on social media, and support the delivery of events and themed club nights. Every Squad Member plays an important role in growing the Soul Padel family and creating an environment players want to return to.
Where you'll work
Soul Padel Stockport
Stockport
SK4 1DN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP 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
Community Activator Coach Level 2.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Early mornings, evenings and weekend shifts are required. This is an active role with significant time spent on your feet and on court in a fast-paced trading environment. As an outdoor club, you will also be working outside in a variety of weather conditions throughout the year.
About this employer
Deliver exceptional on-court experiences while supporting daily club operations. Help grow player initiatives such as Soul Sisters, Soul Timers and tournaments, while ensuring the clubhouse, courts and community run smoothly.
After this apprenticeship
- Progression into Lead Squad Member
- Coaching pathway development
- Opportunity to take ownership of initiatives (e.g. Women’s, Juniors, Tournaments)
- Growth opportunities as Soul Padel expands
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021184.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Friday 3 April 2026)
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