Community Activator Sports Coach Apprentice (Level 2)

  • Company HERTS DISABILITY SPORTS FOUNDATION (HDSF)
  • Location ENGLAND, SG7 6DZ
  • Type Apprenticeship
  • Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector Health and science
  • Ref NAS-2000062320
  • Application Deadline Date 23/11/2026
  • Start Date 04/01/2027
  • Positions Available 1
  • Working Week Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. There may be the opportunity to attend occasional out of hours events.

Brief Description

Join HDSF to complete your apprenticeship; learning alongside our Instructors in a variety of community settings, with a focus on young people and adults with physical/learning disabilities and neurodivergent people.  The variety of HDSF activities and beneficiaries will provide a unique learning experience to support your future. 

Training to be Provided

The apprenticeship training will be provided by HOET mainly online; 1 to 1 sessions with your tutor for approximately 2 hours every 2 weeks.  You will also have on the job support and opportunities to practice and develop your skills.

Future Prospects

On successful completion of the course, you may wish to deliver physical activities for a range of providers; leisure operators, universities, schools, community groups, local authorities, sports clubs or charities. Your experience of delivering inclusive activities in a variety of community settings will provide you with a desirable skill set for any employer.

Vacancy Detail

The apprentice will support the team of Instructors to prepare, deliver and review a wide range of physical activity sessions for a range of participants at venues across Hertfordshire.

Duties will include:

  • Checking equipment is fit for use
  • Setting up equipment for a physical activity
  • Support Instructors during delivery of a variety of physical activity sessions, supporting individuals to participate and adapting your delivery to match their needs
  • Work with the team to provide a fun, engaging and inclusive environment
  • Support day to day administration of sessions
  • Visiting schools to delivery cycle or scooting training
  • Be part of the team delivering taster sessions for adapted physical activities
  • Work with the Senior Instructor to review sessions and explore the reasons behind for the format and style of delivery
  • Loading and unloading session equipment (including bikes)

Other Information

  • Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check
  • Willing to undertake Safeguarding Training
  • Willing to complete first aid training
  • Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Is able to arrange their own travel across Hertfordshire, particularly our bases in Baldock and Welwyn Garden City

Ready to start your adventure?