Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship
COACH CORE FOUNDATION
Essex (CM2 6QR)
Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 8 July 2026)
Posted on 17 June 2026
Contents
Summary
Support the delivery of inclusive sport and physical activity sessions across selected leisure centre sites in Essex, while completing a coaching apprenticeship. Gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced coaches and occupational therapists.
- Wage
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£12,480 a year
- Training course
- Community activator coach (level 2)
- Hours
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30 hours per week across 4 days, including off-the-job apprenticeship learning. Working days will typically fall on Monday - Friday, across selected sites in Essex, agreed with the successful candidate.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 15 July 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
Sport for Confidence is looking for passionate, enthusiastic and person-focused Apprentice Coaches to support the delivery of inclusive sport and physical activity sessions within our leisure centre sites.
This apprenticeship provides an exciting opportunity to gain practical coaching experience whilst working towards a nationally recognised qualification. Apprentice Coaches will work alongside experienced coaches and occupational therapists to support people with disabilities, long-term health conditions and those facing barriers to physical activity.
The role will involve supporting the planning, preparation and delivery of inclusive sessions including but not limited to multisport, dance, football, boccia, netball, cricket and others. Apprentice Coaches will help create welcoming and inclusive environments where participants feel valued, supported and empowered to engage in meaningful physical activity.
Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the setup and delivery of sessions
- Supporting participants during activities
- Helping adapt activities to meet individual needs
- Building positive relationships with participants and partners
- Supporting session administration including registers and participation data
- Participating in team meetings, training and reflective practice sessions
- Learning about person-centred and inclusive coaching approaches
- Working closely with coaches and occupational therapists to support participant wellbeing and development
Apprentices will receive ongoing mentoring, structured training and opportunities for continued professional development throughout the programme.
Where you'll work
5 6 Grays Yard, Springfield Rod
Essex
CM2 6QR
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
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
- The role involves travel to multiple community and leisure centres across Essex
- Some sessions may involve early starts, and active physical delivery
- Apprentice Coaches will work with individuals with diverse needs, including physical and mental health challenges
- The role is hands-on and requires energy, adaptability and confidence engaging with people from different backgrounds
About this employer
Sport for Confidence (SFC), an Occupational Therapy led service using physical activity to promote empowerment, wellbeing and belonging.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Successful apprentices may have the opportunity to progress into employed coaching roles within Sport for Confidence, subject to performance and organisational opportunities. The apprenticeship will also provide valuable experience and transferable skills that can support future careers in:
- Community Coach roles
- Inclusive Sport Coach positions
- Specialist coaching pathways
- Further coaching qualifications and CPD opportunities
- Health and wellbeing or community development roles
Working alongside coaches, occupational therapists and community partners will provide apprentices with a unique understanding of how physical activity can be used to improve health, wellbeing and social outcomes, creating a strong foundation for a range of future career pathways.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037700.
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Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 8 July 2026)
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