Apprentice Community Activator Sports Coach

GRIMSBY TWIST & FLIP GYMNASTICS ACADEMY LTD

N E Lincs (DN31 3JP)

Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

Posted on 9 April 2026

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Summary

Are you passionate about sport and looking to kickstart your career? Whether you're considering university, want teaching experience, or are seeking a career change, this role is for you! Help build confident and happy children If you're eager to make a difference, apply now!

Wage

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

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Training course
Community activator coach (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Saturday shifts for the academy. School hours vary depending on schools we have that term. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

5

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

Key areas of work:

  • PE gymnastics lessons in school
  • Support the Academy in hosting competitions, festivals and other events where possible
  • Help to identify and support talented individuals 
  • Assist with the running of before and/or after school clubs
  • Assist lead coaches in Academy sessions building confident children and progress them through there gymnastic journey

Where you'll work

184 King Edward Street
Grimsby
N E Lincs
DN31 3JP

Training

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

Training provider

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Support the delivery of gymnastics and physical activity sessions
  • Assist senior coaches with both recreational and competitive gymnasts
  • Help maintain a safe, organised, and motivating training environment
  • Learn about the business side of sport — including operations, customer service, and communications
  • Work in other areas of the centre e.g reception
  • Deliver school coaching and assist in community outreach sessions
  • Attend regular team meetings
  • Complete all apprenticeship coursework and assessments
  • Grow your confidence in a safe and supportive environment 

More training information

What You’ll Gain:

  • Level 2 Community Activator Coach apprenticeship (fully funded)
  • British Gymnastics coaching qualifications
  • Residential experience at Lilleshall National Sports Centre
  • Twist & Flip coaching uniform
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health & wellbeing support
  • Participation in team meetings and experience interacting with the local community
  • Paid study time to help with apprenticeship coursework
  • Attendance at BTC online virtual classrooms
  • Clear and structured career progression pathway

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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Ambitious
  • Motivated
  • Flexible approach to duties

Other requirements

Travel:

  • Working in schools requires transport - Car/Bike maybe needed

About this employer

We are a family run business that has been running for 12 years. We deliver Gymnastics to local primary schools on breakfast & out of school clubs, PE lessons. We also run the annual Key Steps competition along with festivals for those Our evening and weekend sessions offer gymnastics for all not matter on age or ability, we also work closely with all disabilities and downs syndrome group.

http://www.twistandflip.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

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

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate could progress through Career Paths or University: 

  • PE Teacher- Sports Science- Strength & Conditioning Coach

Continue to enhance coaching qualifications within the Academy, working your way up to a high-level coach.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GRIMSBY TWIST & FLIP GYMNASTICS ACADEMY LTD

Mrs Nicola Nicol

nicky@twistandflip.co.uk

01472 750012

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025498.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026