L4 Sports Coach Apprenticeship

Level 4 Sports Coach Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship is a fantastic way to learn new skills while also earning a salary. And there's no better place to learn how to coach than with an established company who are leaders in the field of physical education. Our 18‑month Level 4 Sports Coach Apprenticeship is structured around your individual development needs, so you can be sure you'll receive the best possible training.

You'll learn how to coach to the highest standards, working with children and young people of all ages. And because you'll be using your skills in a real‑world setting, you'll have the chance to put your new knowledge into practice straight away.

So if you're looking for an exciting and challenging career, an apprenticeship with us could be just what you're looking for!

First Step Physical Education, part of the First Step Sports Group, are specialists in the planning, organisation, delivery and assessment of Primary School PE, delivering quality PE and sports offerings to schools across the Yorkshire region. First Step Physical Education is passionate about delivering high quality physical education, professionalism and achieving our vision of becoming Yorkshire’s largest, most respected Physical Education provider.

We are seeking a Level 4 Sports Coach Apprentice (30 hours per week) who is eager to develop a long‑term career working in the sports and dance coaching industry and is looking to take their current coaching knowledge to the next level. Through training and mentoring, you will advance your skills and experience, learning school curriculum expectations and requirements, gaining the knowledge to teach and coach to exceptional standards.

This role requires someone already qualified to level 2 coaching standard, passionate, creative, and ambitious, who is ready to nurture children and young adults to live healthy and active lifestyles.

A Level 2 Coaching Qualification/Apprenticeship is a minimum requirement for the role.

• Safeguarding
• Equality & Diversity
• Health & Safety
• First Aid

• Achieve development aims as dictated by your training schedule
• Complete compulsory qualifications
• Complete all lesson paperwork and admin
• Deliver fun, engaging, and educational lessons
• Assist with the development and organisation of projects and schemes of work

• At least 1 year’s experience working in a school environment (desirable)
• NVQ Level 2 in activity leadership or PE and School Sport or level 2 Coaching Badge
• Basic written and numeracy skills
• IT literate
• Self‑motiv and committed; wanting to perform to a high standard at work
• A proven track record in completing an NVQ qualification (desirable)
• A Driving Licence and your own transport are essential for this position

• Great culture and work environment
• Excellent career opportunities
• A quality portfolio of qualifications available

Clarification: BTEC level 3 qualifications are not classed as an industry standard qualification for employment.

First Step Sports Group is an equal opportunity employer.

* All Successful candidates will be required to participate in a full DBS clearance.

The recruitment process will consist of three stages: a telephone interview, a practical assessment, and a face‑to‑face interview.