Apprentice Community Activator Sports Coach

Summary

Are you passionate about sport and looking to kickstart your career? Whether you're considering university, want teaching experience, or are seeking a career change, this role is for you! Help build confident and happy children If you're eager to make a difference, apply now!

Wage

£12,825 a year

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Training course

Community activator coach (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Saturday shifts for the academy. School hours vary depending on schools we have that term. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 23 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

5

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

Key areas of work:

PE gymnastics lessons in school
Support the Academy in hosting competitions, festivals and other events where possible
Help to identify and support talented individuals
Assist with the running of before and/or after school clubs
Assist lead coaches in Academy sessions building confident children and progress them through there gymnastic journey

Where you'll work

184 King Edward Street
Grimsby
N E Lincs
DN31 3JP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Community activator coach (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Planning and adapting sessions and activities that respond to customer feedback and encourage customers to develop a lifelong activity habit.
Coaching or leading pre-planned sport or physical activity sessions that are attractive to the target audience(s) and develop motivational relationships with customers.
Promoting a physical activity offer, (including but not exclusively) organised play and sport in the community which supports individuals on their behaviour change journey.
Working collaboratively with sports clubs and other community assets – including volunteers, public services, youth workers, the police and community champions.
Supporting customers to co-produce rewarding volunteering opportunities.
Supporting families to participate together in sport and physical activity.
Working effectively with customer insight to overcome individual, community and societal barriers to participation in physical activity and sport.
Contributing to the employer’s design of activities and services and practising the employer’s organisation’s values, policies and procedures.
Contributing to teams that deliver community events and festivals.
Supporting organisations to evaluate, develop and promote sessions and other opportunities such as outdoor group exercise and informal social play.
Maintaining personal safety and wellbeing, as well as that of customers.
Managing disruptive behaviours from individuals within the group setting.
Encouraging customers to be regularly active – both formally and informally – within sports clubs or leisure facilities including open-space.
Effectively using social media and technology, appropriately, to deliver targeted messages to identified customer groups for example children, teenagers, adults and older adults.
Effectively monitor and evaluate activities, sessions and projects using technology platforms to maintain accurate records and produce timely reports.

Your training plan

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Support the delivery of gymnastics and physical activity sessions
Assist senior coaches with both recreational and competitive gymnasts
Help maintain a safe, organised, and motivating training environment
Learn about the business side of sport — including operations, customer service, and communications
Work in other areas of the centre e.g reception
Deliver school coaching and assist in community outreach sessions
Attend regular team meetings
Complete all apprenticeship coursework and assessments
Grow your confidence in a safe and supportive environment

More training information

What You’ll Gain:

Level 2 Community Activator Coach apprenticeship (fully funded)
British Gymnastics coaching qualifications
Residential experience at Lilleshall National Sports Centre
Twist & Flip coaching uniform
Employee Assistance Programme
Health & wellbeing support
Participation in team meetings and experience interacting with the local community
Paid study time to help with apprenticeship coursework
Attendance at BTC online virtual classrooms
Clear and structured career progression pathway

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Ambitious
Motivated
Flexible approach to duties

Other requirements

Travel - Working in schools requires transport - Car/Bike maybe needed

About this company

We are a family run business that has been running for 12 years. We deliver Gymnastics to local primary schools on breakfast & out of school clubs, PE lessons. We also run the annual Key Steps competition along with festivals for those Our evening and weekend sessions offer gymnastics for all not matter on age or ability, we also work closely with all disabilities and downs syndrome group.

http://www.twistandflip.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate could progress through Career Paths or University:

PE Teacher- Sports Science- Strength & Conditioning Coach

Continue to enhance coaching qualifications within the Academy, working your way up to a high-level coach.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GRIMSBY TWIST & FLIP GYMNASTICS ACADEMY LTD

Mrs Nicola Nicol

nicky@twistandflip.co.uk

01472 750012

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324945.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 31 August 2025

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