Community Activator Coach Apprentice

HORIZON GYMNASTICS

Southampton (SO19 9SJ)

Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 May 2026

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Summary

To plan & deliver coaching sessions for gymnasts (2-18yrs), matching ages, maturity, ability and be fully inclusive. This involves weekly planning, coaching, facilitating & tracking skills progress, implementation and feedback to coaches, parents & gymnasts.

Wage

£12,896 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Due to Term Time, holiday is paid in August. Holiday to be taken at the end of the school terms, not during school time. Pay is for hours worked in the month and includes pay towards off the job CPD hours like study time.

Training course
Community activator coach (level 2)
Hours
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat. Shifts to be agreed, term time only working 37 weeks of the year. So ProRata salary will be £9,176.

31 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

2 years

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

  • Coaching general gym all ages
  • Facilitating (alongside the team) the process of competitions from hosting to even travel, from coach planning, team selection, skills required, delivering outcomes with admin support and fete choreography
  • Support Academy Young Leaders on their learning journey; be a strong leader, role model, who is empathetic and transparent to all stakeholders
  • Setting up & packing away equipment
  • Cleaning and maintenance of equipment
  • Admin duties around coaching role - Registers, Risk Assessments, H&S Policies, always a Team Player

Where you'll work

150 Weston Lane
Southampton
SO19 9SJ

Training

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

Training provider

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

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

100% in the workplace, with online tutorials

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

GCSE's inc English & maths (grade (Grade 9 to 2 (A* to E)))

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Observant towards others
  • Nothing is too much trouble
  • Compassionate towards others
  • Caring nature

Other requirements

Travel between venues is required, as we have a second venue in Eastleigh. 

Setting up & packing away is a team effort involving just 2/3 people. If 1 person is away, the team suffers and timings slip; open clear communication is key at Horizon. 

The majority of classes are evenings starting around 3 or 4pm and finishing at 9pm; arriving on time is crucial. 

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.

About this employer

Delivering gymnastics to all ages and abilities, from 2yrs to adult, from beginner to seasoned gymnast performer. Disciplines are general gym, TeamGym, Rhythmic, Preschool, Artistic WAG, DMT, Trampolining, Freestyle We are a caring and nurturing club in a period of fast growth & transition. The successful candidate will have a great understanding of how the club operates and be fundamental in its foundations for growth. The more a candidate can give of themselves the more the club will give back in amazing opportunities to travel, collaborate with other clubs and learning what having a career in sport is all about.

http://horizon-gymnastics.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

We pay for DBS, some CPD courses & usage of the gym for fitness.

After this apprenticeship

  • Career in sport coaching

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029036.

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Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 11:59pm)