Apprentice Sports Coach

COACH CORE FOUNDATION

Clevedon (BS21 7SN)

Closes in 10 days (Monday 27 April 2026)

Posted on 17 April 2026

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Summary

Support PE delivery in primary schools, assist coaching sessions, and develop skills through our apprenticeship programme at Future Stars Coaching. Gain hands-on experience, mentoring, and qualifications while inspiring young people through sport.

Wage

£13,520 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Community activator coach (level 2)
Hours
32.5 hours a week, exacts shift to be confirmed.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 4 May 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

As an Apprentice Sports Coach, you will support the delivery of PE lessons, after-school clubs, and wraparound care across primary schools. You will work alongside experienced coaches to deliver engaging, safe, and inclusive sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with PE lessons, clubs, and wraparound care provision
• Support session setup, delivery, and pack down
• Encourage participation and positive behaviour
• Help adapt activities for all abilities
• Begin leading small groups as confidence develops

Day-to-Day Activities:

• Supporting sessions during school hours and after school
• Working across multiple school sites (travel required)
• Engaging with pupils in a fun and professional manner
• Completing apprenticeship coursework and training

Your Role: You will be part of the coaching team, developing your skills through hands-on experience and mentoring, with a clear pathway to becoming a pathway/head/lead coach.

Where you'll work

2 Linden Road
Clevedon
BS21 7SN

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • This role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Travelling between school sites is required, so access to transport is important
  • Early starts and split shifts may be needed due to wraparound care (before and after school)
  • The role can be physically active and requires high energy throughout the day
  • Working with children can be challenging at times and requires patience and resilience

About this employer

Future Starts Coaching are looking for 5 Community Activator Coach Apprentices to support PE delivery in primary schools, assist coaching sessions, and develop skills through our apprenticeship programme at Future Stars Coaching. Gain hands-on experience, mentoring, and qualifications while inspiring young people through sport.

https://www.futurestarscoaching.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Successful apprentices can progress into full-time coaching roles within Future Stars Coaching, including Pathway, Lead, and Head Coach positions. There are opportunities to move into management roles overseeing wraparound care, apprenticeship programmes, recruitment, or even franchising within the company or wider network.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027121.

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Closes in 10 days (Monday 27 April 2026)

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