Job Description

District Sports are seeking to appoint an apprentice Sports Coach to join their team. The role will provide a unique opportunity to gain insight across a range of sports, from Basketball to Gymnastics, Football to Archery, Tennis to Dodgeball, or even something completely different! If you want to be more than just a coach, then join our team!

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work Level 2 Community Activator Coach Appreticeship Standard - striving to provide the successful candidate with an overarching knowledge and understanding in how to support curriculum Physical Education sessions and wide sports provision Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid - as we believe PE and School Sport are the areas of the curriculum where you are most likely to need these skills. Prevent Training Safeguarding Training Functional Skills in maths and English (candidates with existing GCSE's in maths and English at Grade C/4 or above/equivalent will be exempt) Training will take place at Plymouth Argyle. Where you'll work 92 LEATFIELD DRIVE DERRIFORD PLYMOUTH PL6 5HL

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: English (grade 4-9 (A*-C)) Math (grade 4-9 (A*-C)) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills 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 Other Experience of working within a sporting, educational or administrative context would be advantageous, however a determination to see young people succeed is of the utmost importance. Strong problem solving, communication and team work skills will form a key element of the position, with the successful candidate anticipated to regularly utilise their skills in forward planning and initiative. The ability to work effectively as part of a team will form an essential part of this role; with the ability to adapt plans and have the foresight to potential obstacles being of paramount importance. Furthermore, an ability to motivate and inspire young people in striving toward their full potential will form an essential part of this role, with the ability to plan and adapt coaching sessions to keep them fun, engaging and exciting. Individuals with outstanding organisational skills are sought, however further training will be provided to support the long term development of the right candidate. Edit Personal qualities Do you love sport? Are you passionate about coaching? Can you inspire children to raise their game and try something new? These are the skills that you will need in abundance to make every coaching session fun, exhilarating and exhausting! An outgoing and bubbly personality will propel you to success as participants respond to your energy! In addition to an element of charisma, the successful applicant will need to be organised, flexible, a good team player and hard working.

Employer

District Sports Plymouth

PLYMOUTH, PL6 5HL

Provider

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

About Employer

District Sports are an established and professional multi-sport coaching company, delivering first class sports provision to children and schools across the country. District Sports Plymouth strives to provide a high quality service that positively impacts both schools and the younger generation through sporting activity. It is our philosophy to provide children of all abilities the opportunity to participate in sport and achieve their full potential. Alongside this, we aim to promote a healthy and active lifestyle which ultimately can only benefit their future development.