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Sports Coach Apprentice

The Level 4 Sports Coach Apprentice will support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality coaching sessions across a range of sports and age groups. Working alongside experienced coaches, you will help to develop athlete performance, promote physical literacy, and contribute to community and school-based programmes.

  • What will the apprentice be doing?

    Coaching & Session Delivery

    • Assist in planning and delivering engaging, safe, and inclusive coaching sessions across various sports.
    • Support the delivery of school sport, after-school clubs, holiday camps, and community programmes.
    • Contribute to talent development and performance programmes as appropriate.
    • Adapt coaching approaches to meet the needs, abilities, and motivations of different athletes.
    • Ensure sessions follow best practice around safeguarding, health & safety, and child development.

    Athlete Development

    • Support athletes in developing technical, tactical, physical, and psychological skills.
    • Contribute to monitoring athlete progress and maintaining accurate records.
    • Provide constructive feedback to individuals and groups to encourage continuous improvement.
    • Promote positive behaviour, teamwork, confidence, and resilience in participants.

    Programme Support & Administration

    • Assist with session planning, risk assessments, equipment management, and venue preparation.
    • Contribute to programme evaluation, data reporting, and feedback collection.
    • Support marketing and operational tasks such as social media updates, newsletters, and event setup.

    Professional Development

    • Attend training, workshops, and apprenticeship learning sessions as required.
    • Reflect on coaching practice and contribute to discussions with mentors and tutors.
    • Work towards completing the Level 4 Sports Coach Apprenticeship within the expected time frame.

  • What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

    This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model, which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Derb Road Campus (NG18). This attendance is required during term time only.

    You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

    You will experience a blended learning model.

  • What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

    Upon successful completion, apprentices may progress into:

    • Sports Coach (School or Community).
    • Performance Coach.
    • Multi-Sport Coach.
    • Programme Coordinator.
    • Senior Coach or Mentor.
    • Pathway towards Level 5 or specialist coaching qualifications.

  • Desired skills and personal qualities
    Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

  • Qualifications
    GCSE English (Grade 4) Essential
    GCSE Maths (Grade 4) Essential
    BTEC Coaching (Grade Level 1 or 2) Desired

  • Things to consider

    This role is 18+ due to insurance purposes.

    Driving licence and your own vehicle is essential due to travelling to locations in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire areas. 

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