Apprentice Sports Coach – Key Responsibilities
Session Support & Delivery
Support the planning and delivery of PE lessons, football and multi-sport coaching sessions for children, working under the guidance of senior coaches to ensure sessions are engaging, safe, and inclusive for all abilities.
Coaching & Skill Development
Assist in delivering age-appropriate activities that support participants’ physical, technical, social and mental development through sport, while developing personal coaching knowledge and practical delivery skills.
Programme Support & Session Management
Support the delivery of PE lessons, after-school clubs, holiday camps and weekend sessions, following the National Curriculum for PE and the Skills Academy Development Programme, with increasing responsibility as competence and confidence develop.
Learning & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with senior coaches, mentors and wider staff teams to observe best practice, contribute to session planning, and reflect on delivery to support ongoing development as a coach.
Monitoring & Record Keeping
Assist with maintaining accurate records of attendance, participant progress, and any incidents before, during or after sessions, in line with safeguarding and organisational procedures.
Training & Professional Development
Engage fully in the apprenticeship programme, attending training, mentoring and CPD opportunities to develop coaching knowledge, practical delivery skills, and professional standards, while working towards relevant coaching, safeguarding and first aid qualifications.
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