Sports Coach and Education Practitioner Apprentice

This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career within sport, childcare and education while gaining valuable qualifications and practical experience within real school and nursery environments.

The apprentice will become part of the coaching and operations team, supporting the delivery of sports, physical activity and childcare provision across schools, nurseries, holiday camps and community programmes throughout Essex and Outer East London.

The organisation works closely with primary schools, nurseries, parents and local communities to provide safe, engaging and high-quality activities that help children stay active, build confidence and develop important life skills.

The successful candidate will support and deliver a wide range of activities including PE lessons, after-school clubs, breakfast clubs, wraparound care, holiday camps, early years sport sessions and community sports provision. Sessions may include football, multi-sports, athletics, dodgeball, basketball, dance, ninja warrior activities and team-building games.

The apprentice will report directly to senior members of the leadership and operations team, including the Director, Operations Manager and senior coaches. On a daily basis, they will work closely with coaches, teachers, nursery practitioners, school staff, parents and children.

Responsibilities of a Sports Coach and Education Practitioner Apprentice:

• Assist with the planning and delivery of fun, safe and engaging sports sessions and childcare activities


• Support PE lessons, after-school clubs, breakfast clubs, wraparound care and holiday camps


• Set up, organise and pack away sports equipment safely and efficiently


• Encourage children to participate, build confidence and stay physically active


• Support children’s behaviour, wellbeing and engagement during sessions


• Help create an inclusive environment for children of all ages and abilities


• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and company procedures at all times


• Work professionally with schools, nurseries, parents, colleagues and children


• Support registration, sign-in and general session organisation


• Assist senior coaches with delivering high-quality activities across a variety of sports


• Maintain a positive attitude and professional appearance while representing the company


• Attend training, team meetings and development opportunities


• Learn and develop coaching, leadership, communication and childcare skills throughout the apprenticeship