Sports Swim Apprentice (Level 4)
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Company: TIME 4 SPORT UK LTD
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Location: ST4 6NL
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000033003
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Application Deadline Date: 29/06/2026
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Start Date: 30/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Are you passionate about swimming, physical activity and improving community wellbeing?
Do you enjoy inspiring children and families to lead healthier, more active lives?
Are you enthusiastic, reliable and keen to build a rewarding career in community sport and health?
Training to be Provided
You will be fully supported through a comprehensive apprenticeship programme, including:
- Level 4 Community Sports Coach Apprenticeship
- Level 2 Swim England Teacher qualification
- Level 3 Pool Lifeguard qualification
Level 2 Award in Multi-Skills Coaching - Level 2 Safeguarding Children
Paediatric First Aid - Ongoing CPD, mentoring and professional development
Future Prospects
Successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to:
- Employment as a full time swimming teacher or Community Sports, Swimming or Health & Wellbeing Coach
- Progression within Time4Sport’s coaching and leadership pathways
- A long-term career in the sport, leisure, swimming and community wellbeing sector
Vacancy Detail
Time4Sport are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Community Sports & Swimming Coach to join our growing team.
This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to develop professional coaching, leadership and wellbeing skills while making a real difference to communities across Staffordshire and Cheshire.
Working alongside experienced coaches and mentors, you will support the delivery of high-quality swimming, physical activity, sport and wellbeing programmes that encourage participation, confidence and lifelong healthy habits for children and families.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about swimming, community sport and health, and who wants to grow into a long-term career within the sport, leisure and wellbeing sector.
Key Responsibilities:
As an Apprentice Community Sports & Swimming Coach, you will:
- Support the planning and delivery of swimming, physical activity, sport and wellbeing sessions for children and families
- Work collaboratively with community partners, leisure providers and health-focused organisations
- Assist a Senior Coach to deliver engaging, inclusive and participant-centred sessions
- Complete swimming teaching and lifeguard training.
- Contribute to Time4Wellbeing programmes, holiday activity camps and community events
- Support promotional activity, including social media and digital content
- Attend regular apprenticeship workshops and complete work-based projects and presentations
- Support enrichment activities and community sporting events
- Always uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and inclusion standards
Essential Requirements:
- Aged 17+ Due to driving requirements
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Minimum GCSE grade 4/C in PE, maths and English (or equivalent)
- Willingness to obtain and maintain a clean DBS
- Flexible approach and commitment to high standards
- Previous experience or qualifications in sport, PE or swimming (desirable)
- A keen interest in swimming teaching
Other Information
Essential Requirements
- Aged 17+ Due to driving requirements
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Minimum GCSE grade 4/C in PE, Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Willingness to obtain and maintain a clean DBS
- Flexible approach and commitment to high standards
- Previous experience or qualifications in sport, PE or swimming (desirable)
- A keen interest in swimming teaching