Summary
Love sport and working with children? Join Vara as a Sports and Education Apprentice. Help deliver PE, clubs and holiday camps in primary schools, support pupils in class and learn the office side of a growing company.
What you will do at work
You will spend most of your week helping to deliver sport and physical activity in our partner primary schools across Cheshire and Wirral.
Working alongside our experienced coaches you will:
- Support and lead parts of PE lessons and sports sessions
- Help run breakfast, lunchtime and after school sports clubs
- Support our holiday camps, enrichment days and sports events
- Help plan and set up fun, safe activities for children
- Support pupils in the classroom as a Sports Teaching Assistant when needed
- Help our recruitment team keep in touch with candidates and stay organised
- Help with emails, paperwork and general office tasks at our Ellesmere Port office
You will be part of a friendly team and will learn how a busy sports and education company runs day to day.
This apprenticeship is part-funded and supported by Coach Core’s charitable programme, creating employment opportunities for 16–24-year-olds who have faced barriers to education, employment or career progression. We support young people with the potential to succeed who may have experienced financial disadvantage, additional learning needs, caring responsibilities or other personal or socio-economic challenges. No previous experience is required – we’re looking for enthusiasm, potential and a willingness to learn. Coach Core provides additional support throughout the apprenticeship, while the employer is responsible for the final recruitment decision.
You will be working towards a Community Activator Coach Level 2 apprenticeship over the duration of 18 months.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
About this employer
Vara Sports and Education Ltd is an organisation focused on sports and education, supporting the development, learning and wellbeing of young people through engaging and inclusive opportunities. We aim to create a positive environment where individuals can develop their skills, build confidence and reach their potential.
After this apprenticeship
Real chances to grow with Vara. Successful apprentices can move into Sports Coach, PE delivery, Teaching Assistant, SEND support or holiday camp leader roles, with further training and qualifications supported by Vara.
Things to consider
A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential because you will travel between different schools and our office. Some sessions are outdoors in all weathers. Some early starts for breakfast clubs and some later finishes for after school clubs. An Enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks are needed before you start.