Sports Coach L4 Apprentice

Main Responsibilities:

• Sports Coaching Delivery

You will:

• Deliver your own sports coaching sessions to children and young people


• Plan and lead fun, safe, and engaging sports activities


• Support sessions in primary schools, community centres, holiday clubs, after-school clubs, and other Love Play Active programmes


• Create a positive, inclusive, and energetic environment for all participants


• Adapt activities to suit different ages, abilities, and confidence levels


• Promote teamwork, confidence, enjoyment, and physical activity


• Ensure all sessions are delivered safely and professionally


• Represent Love Play Active in a positive and professional way


• Business and Admin Development

You will also spend time learning the business side of sport, including:

• Session planning and preparation


• Registers, attendance tracking, and basic admin tasks


• Communication with schools, parents, community partners, and staff where appropriate


• Understanding how bookings, programmes, and sports provision are organised


• Supporting marketing, social media, equipment checks, and session organisation

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about sport, coaching, and working with children


• Reliable, punctual, and professional


• Confident or willing to become confident delivering sessions


• Positive, enthusiastic, and willing to learn


• Able to communicate well with children, parents, schools, and colleagues


• Organised and able to manage coursework alongside work duties


• Interested in learning both the coaching and business side of sport


• Able to work independently once trained and supported

Essential Requirements:

• A strong interest in sports coaching and child development


• A positive attitude and willingness to learn


• Good communication skills


• Ability to work as part of a team


• Commitment to completing the apprenticeship qualification


• Willingness to complete safeguarding training and follow Love Play Active policies