Free Level 2 Community Sports Leadership Course in Aylesbury. Classes run at Aylesbury Grammar School, full-time during the day. This community sports leadership qualification teaches you how to lead small groups in sport and recreational activities. You'll develop practical leadership skills and teamwork through sport, with no entrance requirements and no final exams. The course runs over two years. There are no formal entry requirements beyond an interest in sport and a willingness to organise activities for others.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 Award in Sports Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that enables successful candidates to independently lead small groups of people in sport and recreational activities. The qualification teaches generic leadership skills and teamwork through the medium of sport. It is a fun and practical qualification with no entrance requirements or final exams to sit.
Entry requirements
There are no official requirements other than an interest in and a love of sport and a willingness to organise sporting activities for groups.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to lead small groups safely in sport and recreational activities.
You'll develop practical teamwork skills through sport.
You'll practise planning and organising sporting sessions for groups.
You'll build generic leadership skills you can apply across different sports and settings.
You'll gain confidence running activities independently.
How you will learn
Learning is practical and classroom based. There are no final exams to sit. You'll be assessed through practical activities and demonstrations of your leadership skills. The course is hands-on throughout, with a focus on doing rather than written tests.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Aylesbury Grammar School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach assistant, supporting coaches in community clubs
Community sports leader, organising activities for local groups
Sports activator, encouraging participation in sport
PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools
Leisure centre assistant, helping run activities and sessions
Youth worker, using sport to engage young people
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Sports Leadership, the next step if you want to lead larger groups or more formal sessions.
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Sport, for a broader grounding in sports science and coaching.
Level 2 or Level 3 Coaching qualification in a specific sport, if you want to specialise in football, athletics, or another discipline.
