Sports Coach Apprenticeship At Game On Sports Coaching: #CreateYourFuture

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We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for sport. We are looking for somebody to work in different sporting areas. A successful candidate will look to inspire and improve Primary aged children irrespective of their ability. We are looking for one apprentice to work in Watford area.

Duties to include:

  • Delivering sports coaching to Primary School children through extra curricular clubs and Holiday clubs
  • Working with mixed ability groups
  • Game On cover 11 different sports and each coach specialises in 3 or 4.
  • During the 18 month contract you will complete Sports National Governing body qualifications
  • Working with Knights Training Academy to complete the Coach Activator’s qualification
  • Provided with a mentor who explains and shows how to deliver sports sessions
  • Understanding how different children learn and respond to various coaching styles
  • The opportunity to work independently and develop your coaching style
  • Will need to complete administrative work associated with coaching – register lists, planning, reports etc
  • Begin to understand how PE lessons within school work

Desired skills

  • Basic computer skills are required
  • Reliable with strong time management skills

A Coach must hold or be prepared to take immediately a minimum of a Level 1 qualification from a Sports National Governing Body (e.g., FA, England Athletics, ECB etc).

Personal qualities

  • Applicants must be self-motivated and have a passion for coaching.
  • They must be able to work as part of a team and independently.
  • The role requires a number of tasks to be completed by the deadlines set, so an applicant must be able to organise their time appropriately.

Desired qualifications

GCSE Grades A-C in English, Math’s and ICT or equivalent is preferred but not essential as full training will be delivered.

  • Weekly wage

    £175.00

  • Working week

    Shifts TBC.

    Total hours per week: 30.50

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

  • Positions

    1 available

Address: Unit 53, Watford, WD24 7ND

Closing date: 01 November 2021

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