Sports Coach Level 4 Apprentice - East Anglia Coaching (Milton Keynes)

What will the apprentice be doing?

• To be actively involved in every session
• To help build confidence in the children and leaders with positive communications
• To coach a small group of children efficiently with minimal input
• To deal with behavior issues correctly using the EAC guidelines
• To be effective and adaptable when working within a team
• To ensure no child is overlooked
• To clearly explain and describe all activities clearly
• The Coach will learn to apply this knowledge in work environments and be able to demonstrate the following skills:
• 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

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• You will work towards your Level 4 Sports Coach qualification across a total duration of 21 months
• Training provider: LMP Group (Rated 3rd best apprenticeship training provider across the UK)
• All online/ remote learning, no class room or college day release
• An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship and will arrange 1 monthly online session with you

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Potential to be offered a full time position upon completion of the apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or above or Level 2) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above or Level 2) Essential

Things to consider

Please ensure you can commute to the work place location. A full DBS will be required if successful. You may be required to travel between different sites for work: both Lowestoft and Leiston