Leisure Coach Apprenticeship
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST
Plymouth (PL1 4NE)
Closes on Friday 31 July 2026
Posted on 10 June 2026
Contents
Summary
Kickstart your leisure and coaching career at Foulston Hub! Assist with activities, coaching, facility upkeep, and events. Earn a qualification, build your skills, and support your community. Perfect for enthusiastic team players ready to grow and truly make a difference!
- Wage
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£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Community activator coach (level 2)
- Hours
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A typical working week will vary according to business needs, to include some evening and weekend work as necessary.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
- Assisting in the setup, delivery, and evaluation of sports, leisure, and community events at The Hub at Foulston Park
- Providing excellent customer service by greeting visitors, answering enquiries, and ensuring a positive experience for all
- Helping to maintain the facility’s cleanliness, safety, and operational standards
- Supporting the coordination of community programmes, such as health and wellbeing initiatives or youth engagement projects
- Engaging with diverse groups, including under-represented communities, to promote inclusivity and participation
- Supporting administrative tasks, such as bookings and feedback collection, to support service improvement
- Assisting with the coordination and promotion of community projects and youth engagement programs
- Working collaboratively with coaches and staff to ensure smooth operation of all activities
- Working towards your Community Activator Coach apprenticeship qualification through on-the-job training and coursework
- Developing practical coaching skills through hands-on experience and mentoring from coaches
- Supporting the coaching of a range of groups and clubs across an array of sports
- Assisting with the delivery of esports sessions and events
Where you'll work
The Hub at Foulston Park
Madden Road Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 4NE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST
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
- On-the-job training: Daily at The Hub at Foulston Park, under supervision of experienced ACT staff
- Off-the-job training: 20% of working hours dedicated to apprenticeship studies
- Training provider: Argyle Community Trust - with a dedicated Tutor & Assessor
- Location: The Hub at Foulston Park, PL1 4NE
- Frequency: Monthly educational training sessions
- Qualifications gained: Level 2 Community Activator Coach apprenticeship certificate
- Additional development: First aid training, safeguarding, and other relevant CPD opportunities
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9 (A-C))
- Maths (grade 4-9 (A-C))
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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
As the official charity of Plymouth Argyle Football Club, we are proud to use the power and prestige of football to inspire, engage and uplift people of all ages across the South West. For over 20 years, we have delivered life-changing programs that help our community achieve their full potential. At our Foulston Park community hub, we bring this mission to life through: • A diverse range of sports, leisure and education programs • Health and wellbeing initiatives. • Inclusive activities designed for diverse groups. • Nationally-recognised qualifications that improve employability. Our work addresses critical community challenges including: Barriers to health and physical activity Educational attainment gaps Employment opportunities Social deprivation in key neighbourhoods Why We Matter: Through extensive research and two decades of experience, we've demonstrated how our football-led approach: ✓ Builds aspiration in young people. ✓ Improves mental and physical wellbeing. ✓ Creates pathways to education and employment. ✓ Fosters social cohesion across Plymouth. Foulston Park serves as a vibrant example of this impact - a welcoming space where sport transforms lives every day. Our Vision: We remain committed to being: • An inspirational community hub for the South West. • A catalyst for positive social change. • A bridge between football club and community. • A provider of inclusive, life-enhancing programs. This work continues under our strategic Community Strategy, ensuring we stay focused on making measurable differences where they're needed most. Join Our Mission: Whether through participating in programs, volunteering or career opportunities like this apprenticeship, we invite you to be part of this transformative work. Together, we'll keep using the power of Plymouth Argyle FC to build a stronger, healthier and more connected community for generations to come.
After this apprenticeship
- The employer is very keen to progress all apprentice staff through the bespoke training opportunities they offer and can host superb professional development opportunities that will vastly enrich any individual's CV.
- Potential progression to Level 4 Sports Coaching qualifications.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST
Thaila Morse
thaila.morse@pafc.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036151.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 31 July 2026