Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship

COACH CORE FOUNDATION

Uckfield (TN22 1QL)

Closes in 25 days (Wednesday 8 July 2026)

Posted on 12 June 2026

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Summary

A varied gymnastic based coaching role. No experience in gymnastics is required. The work will involve coaching general gymnastics, trampolining, strength and conditioning, SEND groups, holiday camps, parties and pay and play activities. A varied role interacting with all age groups.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Community activator coach (level 2)
Hours
30-hours per week Monday - Sunday, exact working days and hours TBC.

30 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 15 July 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

As a Community Activator Coach, you will:

  • Work with a range of experienced coaches and help deliver engaging gymnastics, trampoline, tumbling, parkour, SEND, holiday camps, parties and pre-school sessions
  • Plan and deliver sessions, once confident and with guidance
  • Undertake British Gymnastics courses to become a qualified coach. Courses will be paid for by Sky High
  • Apprentice duties will also include the day-to-day running of the centre such as reception duties, assembly and disassembly of equipment set-ups, assisting with the running of parties and parent and toddler sessions, general day-to-day tidying and cleaning tasks to ensure the centre is always presentable

You will also be working alongside your daily roles and responsibilities to gain your Community Activator Coach Level 2 qualification over the duration of around 15-months.

Where you'll work

Fun Abounds Trampoline Centre
Uckfield
TN22 1QL

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
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Some elements of the role are physically active
You will need patience and understanding and be comfortable working with a range of demographics including those with special educational needs and disabilities.

Candidates will be expected to maintain high standards of professionalism and safeguarding at all times.

About this employer

A dedicated facility located in East Sussex specialising in Trampolining, Double Mini Trampoline, General Gymnastics and Tumbling.

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

After this apprenticeship

Successful apprentices may progress to a full-time role within Sky High TGA following completion of the programme. Both of our previous apprentices are still working and thriving within our establishment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036873.

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Closes in 25 days (Wednesday 8 July 2026)

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