Summary
Join our client, a thriving gymnastics and sports coaching provider, and gain hands-on experience delivering engaging coaching sessions to children and young people. Develop your coaching, communication and leadership skills while working towards a nationally recognised Sports Coach Apprenticeship in a supportive and energetic environment.
What you will do at work
Typical Duties for a Sports Coach Apprentice
- Assist in planning and delivering fun, engaging gymnastics and sports coaching sessions
- Support qualified coaches during classes, camps and holiday programme
- Help participants develop their physical skills, confidence and enjoyment of sport
- Ensure coaching sessions are delivered safely and in line with safeguarding requirements
- Set up, check and store sports and gymnastics equipment before and after sessions
- Provide encouragement and individual support to participants of different ages and abilities
- Observe and monitor participant progress, providing feedback where appropriate
- Maintain accurate attendance and session records
- Support the delivery of warm-ups, cool-downs and skill-development activities
- Build positive relationships with participants, parents and colleagues
- Promote good behaviour, teamwork and sportsmanship
- Assist with events, competitions and club activities
- Follow health and safety, safeguarding and equality policies at all times
- Complete apprenticeship coursework and attend training sessions as required
- Develop coaching knowledge, communication skills and professional practice through regular mentoring and feedback
Training
Training delivered online and in the workplace.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- GCSE English (5) – desired
- GCSE Maths (5) – desired
About this employer
Our client is a well-established gymnastics and sports coaching provider based in Guildford, dedicated to helping children and young people develop confidence, physical literacy and a lifelong enjoyment of sport. Through high-quality coaching in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment, they deliver a range of gymnastics and physical activity programmes for participants of all ages and abilities.
Passionate about developing both athletes and future coaches, our client is committed to creating positive experiences that encourage participation, skill development and personal growth. Their experienced team works closely with participants and families to promote confidence, wellbeing and achievement while maintaining the highest standards of coaching and safeguarding.
This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to join a professional coaching environment, gain hands-on experience and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a successful career in sports coaching.
After this apprenticeship
Full-time employment.
Things to consider
You will need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.