Community Activator Coach Apprentice

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 Essex

Day to day responsibilities:
The Community Activator Coach role is the perfect opportunity to understand the role of sport and physical activity in the Community.

The coach will learn about behaviour change to enable them to develop activities that will support each level of getting and keeping someone active.

They will learn how to actively listen and respond to community group requests for activation.

They will understand how to use effective leadership to deliver coaching sessions that are fun and engaging for the participants whilst understanding that they will become a role model and will need to display the correct behaviours.

They will understand community events; the reasons that community events take place, how to plan and deliver them successfully to meet the aims of the group.

They will learn about safeguarding, how to keep records and store information with personal details. They will understand the importance of monitoring and evaluating using this information and how it helps with future funding or future activities.

Understand social media and the importance of getting the message right.

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**

You must be enthusiastic and passionate about inspiring others. Possess a passion for physical activity and healthy lifestyles. No prior coaching experience is required, but a willingness to learn, develop and challenge yourself is essential.

**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.

**Qualifications required**

No prior coaching experience or qualifications are required, but a willingness to learn, develop and challenge yourself is essential.

**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 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 (e.g. activator courses, community sports festivals etc)
- About the EmployerEssex Boys And Girls Clubs are an umbrella membership organisation supporting a network of voluntary youth clubs and grassroots sports clubs across Essex and East London. We operate out of our office in Chelmsford and work across the county providing activities, training, events and club sessions to our affiliated clubs, their club leaders, volunteers, and club members. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference to join our team to enable us to expand and develop our sporting offer to clubs and young people including delivering sessions at a variety of our affiliated clubs. The apprentice will be well supported by our Club Development Team and will be able to take part in various training opportunities.

**Employer**

Essex Boys and Girls Club - Chelmsford

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- **Address**

Haraway House

Essex

Chelmsford

CM1 1RQ

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