Sports Coach Apprentice

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Summary

You’ll help out in PE lessons, support fun after-school clubs, and spend time training with other apprentices, both practical and theory, to build your skills and confidence.

Annual wage

£12,480 a year
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Salary will be discussed further at Interview

Training course

Community activator coach (level 2)

Hours

Your hours and working shifts will be agreed with your manager. A large part of our offer is holiday clubs, which run during school holidays, so you will be required to work during half-terms and summer breaks.
30 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 01 September

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

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

You will gain hands-on experience working with pupils of different ages and abilities, learning how to set up activities, lead small groups, and create a positive, energetic environment where everyone can get involved.

You’ll also take on tasks such as preparing resources and equipment before sessions, assisting with behaviour management, helping to organise school events or sports activities, and supporting teachers with day‑to‑day classroom duties. You may also be involved in recording pupil progress, supervising break or lunchtime activities, and ensuring that learning spaces remain safe, tidy, and engaging.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll be supported by experienced staff who will guide your development and help you grow into your role.

Where you’ll work

Shine Sports Ground
Lime Trees Road
Horfield Bristol
BS6 7XW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

Your training course

Community activator coach (level 2)
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Your training plan

Community Activator Coach Level 2
Up to one day per week, you will be based at SGS Wise Campus, a state-of-the-art vocational centre for sport and the arts based in Filton

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 and above)

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 4 and above)

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

<ul> <li>Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check</li> <li>Willingness to travel between schools during your working day</li> <li>You will be required to work school holidays</li> </ul>

About this company

Shine is the largest independent provider of wraparound care and school services in the South West region. As an OFSTED registered company, we work with education establishments of all types across Bristol and surrounding authorities.