Brief overview of the vacancy role
Working hours will be determined based on each employer, but are likely to include evening and weekend work. You will be expected to do at least 22 hours of planning and delivery each week, which are likely to be in a shadowing or assistant role initially, but will also involve administration, monitoring and evaluation. You will also be required to attend around 6-8 hours of education each week, which will take place in a central location with the rest of the group.
To reflect this, you will be provided with a contract of at least 30 hours each week, inclusive of weekly education, for a period of between 15-18 months.
Vacancy Description
Coach Core’s vision is to drive social mobility through apprenticeships and sport, so that every young person can reach their true potential and inspire those around them. Since our launch in 2012, we have worked with over 150 of the biggest sports providers, youth clubs and charities in the country, supporting over 500 young people. As a result of our ongoing expansion, we are now looking to launch a brand-new programme in Bristol!
We have a fantastic and diverse range of employers involved in the programme, all of whom are committed to providing a supportive environment for their apprentices to flourish in. The programme is made up of a range of activities and sports
The apprenticeship will enable successful candidates to start an unrivalled 15-month programme of learning, gaining meaningful qualifications and have full support and mentoring based on your individual needs. Successful applicants will be offered full time employment with a recognised physical activity or sports-based employer, earning a wage whilst also working towards the Level 2 Community Activator Coach qualification as well as a whole host of additional learning opportunities. In addition, whilst employed directly by one organisation, there will also be access to a range of events, training opportunities and other experiences through the other supportive employers.
We particularly welcome applicants from female, black, minority, ethnic (BME) communities, disabled people and homosexual, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities, as they are currently underrepresented within our workforce.
Requirements and Prospectus
Desired Skills
Successful applicants must also: – Possess a passion for physical activity and healthy lifestyles. – Be organised and able to work effectively in teams and as an individual – Maintain a professional approach to work at all times. – Be able to relate well to, motivate, and encourage others being conscious of being a positive role model at all times. – Have an enthusiastic attitude to life and work. – Have the ability to make learning and work fun.
Personal qualities
You must be enthusiastic about wanting to work within the sport and physical activity sector and be committed to inspiring others to be more physically active. No prior coaching experience is required, but a willingness to learn, develop and challenge yourself is essential.
Qualifications required
No previous qualifications required
Future prospects
This programme may lead to possible progression into full and part time coaching roles, further qualifications, Level 3 apprenticeships and employment in other sectors (for example youth work or leisure).
Training to be delivered
Level 2 Community Activator Coach qualification
Coach Core specific modules and workshops
Functional Skills in English and Maths (if required)
Axis Trampoline and Gymnastics Club was originally established as an independent club in 2005, and operated for three years under the banner of Team Bath Evolution Trampoline Club (who Olly competed for during his competitive career). In 2008 the club was rebranded as Axis Trampoline Club, and further rebranded as Axis Trampoline and Gymnastics Club in 2015 when we moved into our dedicated premises and started delivering more than just trampolining. Since our inception, we have worked hard to establish ourselves as Bristol’s biggest and most successful competitive trampoline club.
After 9 years of setup/setdown sessions at Ashton Park School and after starting with two tired old trampolines and a couple of push in mats, we expanded the club from two nights per week to full time operation when we moved to Redwood Hotel and Leisure Club. After a successful expansion, the club was sadly made homeless in August 2014 when Redwood Hotel closed unexpectedly! After moving back to Ashton Park School, we worked very hard to secure new premises, moving into our own dedicated centre in January 2015, and re-branded as Axis Trampoline & Gymnastics Club. This move enabled the club to expand its sessions and services and we now runs classes in a wide range of gymnastic disciplines including Trampolining, General Gymnastics, Double Mini Trampoline, Pre-School, Tumbling, Freestyle Gymnastics (FreeG), Gymfit, Trampoline Wall and Aerial Circus.
Axis Trampoline and Gymnastics Club is a not-for-profit community-based club whose purpose is to get as many people in the community from pre-school through to adults involved in our full range of fantastic gymnastics disciplines, promoting both participation and fun at all levels. We welcome beginners of all ages and with our younger members we work towards the British Gymnastics Fundamentals and Proficiency Award Schemes which encourages the children to achieve goals and gain awards.
As part of the Coach Core offer, we provide a dedicated tutor, to support you through the qualification and help you put your learning into practice at work. This tutor will deliver a weekly group education session for all apprentices, allowing you to learn and share ideas from a range of different coaching environments. Furthermore, Bristol Sport Foundation will also provide you with a mentor for day-to-day training, supporting you to grow in the role.
If you are successful with your application, your role will involve:
– Helping to inspire your community to develop and lead an active, healthy, happy lifestyle.
– Working alongside experienced coaches to support various activities.
– Assisting with the planning and delivery of lessons, taking the lead with small groups as directed.
– Supporting the head coach with reporting on participant progress and development.
– Assisting with the wider activities of Bristol Sport Foundation, which may include administration tasks, social media, marketing, and events.
– Maintaining the health and safety of those involved in your sessions.
– Sharing knowledge and ideas with other Coach Core apprentices, to help improve coaching delivery.
As an apprentice with Axis Trampoline and Gymnastics Club, you will be studying towards a 12-18-month qualification that will be the Community Coach Activator Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Desired personal Qualities
You must be enthusiastic about wanting to work within the sport and physical activity sector and be committed to inspiring others to be more physically active. No prior coaching experience is required, but a willingness to learn, develop and challenge yourself is essential.
As with any apprenticeship programme, you will be required to complete a qualification as part of your employment. As far as is possible, we will work to make this as practical as possible, to ensure you can put your learning into practice
Future Prospects
This programme may lead to possible progression into full and part time coaching roles, further qualifications, Level 3 apprenticeships and employment in other sectors (for example youth work or leisure).
Training to be provided
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Community Activator Coach qualification
Coach Core workshops
Functional Skills in English and Maths (if required)
A minimum of 1 National Governing Body L2 qualification
Access to a range of other training, events and opportunities activator courses, community sports festivals etc)
Product
ZH2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship L2
Expected duration
15
Paid hours per week
30
