Gymnastics Coach Apprenticeship

COACH CORE FOUNDATION

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 9SZ)

Closes on Friday 4 December 2026

Posted on 27 October 2026

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Summary

The primary purpose of this role is to learn and develop the skills required to become a fully qualified Gymnastics Coach. You will be working under the guidance of our senior staff delivering safe, engaging, fun filled gymnastics sessions to participants of various ages and abilities.

Wage

£12,688 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
Up to 30.5 working hours per week. Days and times to be confirmed.

30 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 11 December 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

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

At Tumble Gymnastics & Activity Centre, you will be working towards a Community Activator Level 2 Apprenticeship over the course of 15 months.

  • COACH ASSIST: Assist in the safe set-up and dismantling of equipment. Assist Lead Coaches in delivering various gymnastics sessions from Pre-School to Recreational session delivering warm-ups, then teaching basic gymnastics skills and finally a cool-downs
  • SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Ensure the well-being and safety of all participants managing group behaviour and checking equipment while adhering toTUMBLEs safeguarding policies
  • EVENT SUPPORT: Learning and assisting with our badge scheme skills, drills and our holiday camp session
  • ADMINISTRATION: Help with daily TUMBLE operations learning the reception administration of registers and the recreational level badges and certificates while learning to communicate with our parents or guardians
  • APPRENTICESHIP STUDY PROGRAMME AND BG LEVEL 1 QUALIFICATION: Working towards COACH CORE Apprenticeship Qualification specificate hours covering training days, assignments, course work and tutor reviews. You will also work towards your BRITISH GYMNASTICS Level 1 qualification

This apprenticeship is part-funded and supported by Coach Core's charitable programme, creating employment opportunities for 16-24-year-olds who have faced barriers to education, employment or career progression. We support young people with the potential to succeed who may have experienced financial disadvantage, additional learning needs, caring responsibilities or other personal or socio-economic challenges. No previous experience is required - we're looking for enthusiasm, potential and a willingness to learn. Coach Core provides additional support throughout the apprenticeship, while the employer is responsible for the final recruitment decision.

Where you'll work

Unit 41 North Tyne Ind Estate
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 9SZ

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

Other requirements

  • Must be able to arrive on time using either public transport or own organised travel
  • Must pass an enhanced criminal record check (DBS / Background Check)
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends and Bank Holidays. (To work one weekend day in line the business requirements.)

About this employer

Tumble Gymnastics & Activity centre helps children improve their physical ability by developing fundamental movement skills, providing a strong basis for further progression across all sports.

https://tumbleactivity.com/ (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).

Our business is a diverse place to work with the possibility of a hybrid working week splitting between Gymnastics Coaching and Coffee Shop working or just Gymnastics Coaching from pre school age to Adults. We also have events and baby classes within the Centre and opportunities to work alongside managing staff with the possibility for advanced role applications when they become available. Options to change between working roles, days and times to suit applicants where possible.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061177.

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Closes on Friday 4 December 2026

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