Free Level 2 Community Sports Leadership Course in Doncaster. Classes run at New College Doncaster, full-time during the day. This community sports leadership qualification takes one year to complete. You'll develop the skills to plan, lead, and evaluate sports sessions for a range of participants. The course covers practical leadership, communication, and organising sporting activities in community settings. It suits those looking to take their first step into sports leadership or coaching roles. Earn your community sports leadership certificate on completion.
You'll plan and deliver sports sessions for different groups and abilities.
You'll develop communication and motivational skills for leading activities.
You'll learn how to organise and manage sporting events in community settings.
You'll evaluate your own performance as a sports leader.
You'll understand health, safety, and safeguarding responsibilities in sport.
You'll build practical experience working with participants in real sessions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on sports leadership activities. Assessment includes planning and leading sports sessions, observed practice, and written tasks. You'll be assessed on your ability to organise, deliver, and reflect on sessions with real participants. Classroom-based learning at New College Doncaster supports your practical work throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New College Doncaster will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports leader, organising and running community sports sessions
Community sports coach, supporting local clubs and groups
Sports development officer, promoting participation in sport
Leisure centre assistant, supporting activities and programmes
PE teaching assistant, helping in school sports settings
Youth worker, using sport to engage young people
Fitness instructor, leading group exercise sessions
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Sport or Sports Coaching, for those wanting to deepen their coaching knowledge and move into more senior roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to teach or train others in a sports or community setting.
BTEC Level 3 in Sport, a broader qualification that opens routes into higher education or sports management careers.
