Community Sports Coach Apprentice

Typical responsibilities for a Community Sports Coach Apprentice may include:

Assist with and deliver safe, engaging and progressive recreational gymnastics sessions Support movement development and fundamental skills in younger children Running clubs, groups, outreach sessions and holiday activities across venues Supporting community projects that promote activity, wellbeing and social inclusion Helping to design new community sport initiatives that encourage participation among inactive groups Building partnerships with local organisations including schools, youth services, charities, councils and community groups Recruiting, supporting and working alongside volunteers or assistant coaches Promoting activities and engaging with target groups to raise awareness and drive participation Adapting activities to suit different ages, abilities and needs Tracking attendance, gathering feedback and measuring impact of programmes Helping to plan and evaluate community projects or multi-week programmes Assisting with marketing campaigns to promote sessions, events or initiatives Maintaining safe, inclusive and welcoming environments for all participants Administrative tasks linked to planning, monitoring and evaluating activities Ensuring safeguarding, equality and health and safety practices are always followed

Training:
Level 4 School Sports Coach Apprenticeship Standard 

Sector specific CPD, such as: 

Multi-skills coaching - practical coaching skills Behaviour Management  Community engagement and inclusion training Volunteer recruitment and support Outreach and behaviour-change approaches Safeguarding / Prevent  Mental Health and Wellbeing  

Training Outcome:

We will support you to gain the skills, experience and confidence needed for: 

Careers in community sport, coaching or physical activity programmes Roles within local authorities, leisure providers, charities and community organisations Opportunities to progress into Level 4+ coaching, community development or management roles Potential further employment with the organisation Further education or professional development Successful completion enables eligibility to apply for CIMSPA Practitioner membership 

Employer Description:

Earls Gymnastics club offers high-quality gymnastics classes, holiday camps, and themed activity sessions for children aged 6 months to 12 years. Based across two venues, Halesowen, and Oldbury, we specialise in creating fun, safe, and engaging environments where children can build confidence, stay active, and develop essential physical skills.

Our structured programmes cater to a wide range of ages and abilities, including stay-and-play sessions for toddlers, recreational gymnastics classes for school-aged children, free-running and parkour sessions for teens, and exciting holiday camps full of physical activities, arts and crafts, and social play. We also offer birthday parties and special theme days during school holidays. 

As an organisation, we are committed to delivering excellence in everything we do – from our coaching standards and safeguarding policies to our communication with families. Our mission is to enrich children’s lives through movement and mentorship, providing a foundation of trust, professionalism, and fun that helps every child thrive. 

Working Hours :
25 hours per week including study time. This will need to be flexible as business needs change (exact hours and working pattern to be confirmed with employer). Hours will be allocated during evening and weekends due to the nature of the industry.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Patience,Physical fitness,Working with Children,Passionate about gymnastics,Gymnastics Coaching