Apprentice Sports Coach L4

  • Company: THE SKILLS ACADEMY LIMITED
  • Location: Kent, BR6 7RS
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Health and science
  • Ref: NAS-2000035128
  • Application Deadline Date: 30/07/2026
  • Start Date: 17/08/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Variable Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.00pm and Saturday, 10.00am - 12.00pm

Brief Description

The apprentice will 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.

Training to be Provided


  • The apprentice will receive full on the job training from the employer as well as 20% off the job training, they will also receive a full wrap around service from SCL

Future Prospects


  • The apprentice can progress on to a teaching qualification once they have completed their apprenticeship, if they desire

Vacancy Detail

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

Other Information

This is a Physical role; the apprentice must have some experience in coaching children. 

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