Free Level 2 Community Sports Leadership Course in Luton. Classes run at Luton Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. The course runs over one year and covers the skills needed to plan and lead activity sessions, events, and tournaments, including adaptive sports. You'll complete five hours of voluntary work across at least two different settings as part of the community sports leadership qualification. No previous knowledge is required. You'll learn through practical individual and group work, observation, and community-facing sessions.
Who this course is for
The opportunities to work in the sports leadership industry are varied and rewarding. There are many community groups, sports clubs and schools requiring people with leadership skills to run clubs and activity sessions in their centres. The opportunity to work with children and disabled people are some of the most rewarding and stimulating in terms of sports leadership. The elements of fun, differentiation, planning and variety are required to enable these people to engage in sports in both the short and long term.
Entry requirements
No previous knowledge is required (our general entry requirements apply).
This course is open to all students with an interest in sports and fitness and developing leadership skills.
What you will learn
You'll plan and lead sports activity sessions for different groups.
You'll organise events and tournaments, including adaptive sports.
You'll develop skills for working with children and people with disabilities.
You'll observe and analyse leadership in others and reflect on your own practice.
You'll complete voluntary work in at least two community or sports settings.
You'll apply differentiation and variety to keep participants engaged over time.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical individual and group work, observation of others, and self-analysis. There are opportunities to work with community members during lessons, in holiday periods, and at sports activity days. Homework takes the form of planning and preparing for sessions. Assessment includes the completion of five hours of voluntary work across at least two different settings.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Luton Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Community sports leader, running activity sessions at clubs or schools.
Sports coach assistant, supporting lead coaches in community settings.
School sports coordinator, helping organise physical activity programmes.
Holiday activity leader, delivering sport and play sessions for children.
Disability sports session leader, working with adaptive sports groups.
Youth club sports worker, leading physical activities for young people.
What you could study next
Level 3 Community Sports Leadership Qualification. Builds on your Level 2 skills, covering event planning and work with a wider range of community groups, including people with disabilities. Requires 14 hours of voluntary work.
Level 3 Diploma in Sport or Sports Coaching. Opens routes into further study or employment in coaching and sports development.
Foundation Degree in Sport or Sports Development. A higher education route for those looking to move into sports management or development roles.
