Free Level 2 Community Sports Leadership Course in Hitchin. Classes run at Hitchin Girls' School, full-time during the day over one year. You'll develop the skills to plan, lead, and evaluate sports sessions for others. The course covers practical leadership, communication, and organising sporting activities. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths at grade 4 or above. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit.
Who this course is for
Students entering Year 12
Entry requirements
The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects will have additional entry requirements which are detailed in our prospectus on each school website.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to plan and lead sports sessions for groups.
You'll develop communication skills for working with participants of different ages and abilities.
You'll practise organising and managing sporting activities safely.
You'll evaluate your own leadership performance and identify areas to improve.
You'll understand health, safety, and safeguarding responsibilities in a sports setting.
You'll build practical experience of motivating and supporting participants.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on leadership activities. Assessment is based on your performance leading real sports sessions, along with written or portfolio work. You'll be observed planning and delivering sessions, and you'll reflect on your practice as part of the assessment process. Classes are daytime, full-time at Hitchin Girls' School.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hitchin Girls' School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach assistant: supporting qualified coaches in clubs or schools
Community sports leader: organising activities for local groups or charities
PE teaching assistant: helping deliver physical education in schools
Leisure centre assistant: working in fitness or recreation facilities
Youth worker: leading physical activity programmes for young people
Sports development officer: entry-level roles with local councils or sports bodies
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Sport: a natural next step for deeper study of sports science, coaching, or development.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into coaching or instructing roles.
Coaching qualifications with national governing bodies (such as FA, England Athletics, or British Swimming): required for sport-specific coaching roles.
A degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or Sports Development: for those aiming toward professional or management roles in sport.
