Community Activator Coach Apprentice
COACH CORE FOUNDATION
Cheshire (CH65 1AD)
Closes in 24 days (Friday 20 November 2026)
Posted on 27 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Love sport and working with children? Join Vara as a Sports and Education Apprentice. Help deliver PE, clubs and holiday camps in primary schools, support pupils in class and learn the office side of a growing company.
- 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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30 hours per week. Hours are mainly within the school day, with some early starts for breakfast clubs and some after school clubs. The pattern can vary with school placements and holiday camps.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 December 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
You will spend most of your week helping to deliver sport and physical activity in our partner primary schools across Cheshire and Wirral.
Working alongside our experienced coaches you will:
- Support and lead parts of PE lessons and sports sessions
- Help run breakfast, lunchtime and after school sports clubs
- Support our holiday camps, enrichment days and sports events
- Help plan and set up fun, safe activities for children
- Support pupils in the classroom as a Sports Teaching Assistant when needed
- Help our recruitment team keep in touch with candidates and stay organised
- Help with emails, paperwork and general office tasks at our Ellesmere Port office
You will be part of a friendly team and will learn how a busy sports and education company runs day to day.
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.
You will be working towards a Community Activator Coach Level 2 apprenticeship over the duration of 18 months.
Where you'll work
Pioneer House
Cheshire
CH65 1AD
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
Other requirements
A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential because you will travel between different schools and our office. Some sessions are outdoors in all weathers. Some early starts for breakfast clubs and some later finishes for after school clubs. An Enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks are needed before you start.
About this employer
Vara Sports and Education Ltd is an organisation focused on sports and education, supporting the development, learning and wellbeing of young people through engaging and inclusive opportunities. We aim to create a positive environment where individuals can develop their skills, build confidence and reach their potential.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Real chances to grow with Vara. Successful apprentices can move into Sports Coach, PE delivery, Teaching Assistant, SEND support or holiday camp leader roles, with further training and qualifications supported by Vara.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061218.
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Closes in 24 days (Friday 20 November 2026)
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