Community Sports Coach Apprentice - Recruiting at our SPARK event

As an Apprentice Community Sports Coach, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing our community, youth, and school-based sports programmes across the Fylde, Wyre, and Blackpool areas. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, promote active lifestyles, and gain valuable skills in coaching and community engagement.

You'll graduate from this course as a professionally qualified youth worker. You'll learn first-hand how to engage with young people and support them in their personal and social development. By completing this apprenticeship, you'll have a solid foundation of practical experience and academic knowledge, which can help you advance your career.

We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals with:

• A passion for sport and community development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn and gain qualifications while working

The role includes the following responsibilities: 

• Deliver engaging and high-quality sports coaching sessions to a variety of groups in schools, partner rugby clubs, and community settings.
• Assist in running community sports camps during school holidays, including rugby and multi-sport activities.
• Provide exceptional coaching within curriculum and after-school programmes throughout the academic year.
• Contribute to the delivery of community sports initiatives through local outreach and engagement projects.
• Facilitate dynamic and inclusive youth work sessions in youth club environments.
• Support Programme Leads and the Operations Manager with the planning, preparation, and evaluation of coaching programmes and activities.
• Promote participation and inclusivity in all sessions, encouraging positive engagement and enjoyment in sport.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all participants by adhering to safeguarding policies and health and safety procedures.
• Represent the Foundation at events and community engagements, developing positive relationships with schools, clubs, and local organisations.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting on programme outcomes to ensure the continuous improvement of coaching delivery.