Community Activator Coach - Apprentice

COACH CORE FOUNDATION

Newark (NG24 4FH)

Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 25 August 2026)

Posted on 23 July 2026

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Summary

This role supports the development and delivery of sports, coaching and community activities, to help increase physical activity participation and promote active lifestyles in leisure centres and communities across Newark and Sherwood.

Wage

£10,400 a year

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Training course
Community activator coach (level 2)
Hours
Exact shifts to be confirmed.

25 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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

  • Working as part of the Sport and Active Lifestyles team you will support young people to access volunteering opportunities, provide sessions during school holiday periods, and work with community groups to provide sport and physical activity that is suitable for a range of ages and abilities
  • You will assist with the delivery of health and wellbeing sessions in schools, communities and workplaces that will broaden your skills and understanding of the sector
  • Day to day your role will be varied and may include office based administration, school engagement, leisure centre coaching support, attending events and delivering sports sessions

If you are passionate about sport and physical activity, love coaching and helping others and want to be part of a fast paced, engaging team this role is for you!

Where you'll work

Newark Sports and Fitness Centre
Newark
NG24 4FH

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Be prepared to support and represent the organisation at special events, promotions and community activities. Embrace a flexible approach to working, adapting to new opportunities and challenges as they arise which may include evening and weekend work.

Have the ability to travel to different work locations working across the district, connecting with communities and making a positive impact where it matters most.

About this employer

Active4Today Newark Sports and Fitness Centre is a modern leisure facility dedicated to promoting health, fitness, and wellbeing within the local community. The centre offers a wide range of facilities, including a fully equipped gym, swimming pools, fitness classes, sports halls, and children's activities.

https://www.active4today.co.uk/ourcentres/newarksportsandfitnesscentre/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, applicants will have developed the skills, knowledge and practical experience needed to progress into a career in sports development, community engagement or coaching, helping to make a positive impact on people's lives through sport and physical activity

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044554.

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Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 25 August 2026)

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