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Community Activator Coach Apprentice

Coach Core Foundation · Stratford Upon Avon · posted 23 July 2026

Wage
£20,280 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Community sport and health officer (level 3)
Starts
25 August 2026
Closing date
18 August 2026
Positions
1

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Are you passionate about sport, community wellbeing, and helping others thrive? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as a Community Activator Coach (Level 3 Apprentice). This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, gain recognised qualifications, and play a meaningful role in inclusive community programmes.

About the Role:

As an apprentice, you’ll support and help deliver a range of community-focused activities designed to improve health, wellbeing, and social connection. You’ll be part of a welcoming and supportive team, working alongside experienced coaches and dedicated volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

Support our community-driven programmes, including:

  • A weekly Sporting Memories dementia club
  • A walking sports programme
  • Love to Move sessions for individuals with cognitive conditions
  • Assist coaches in delivering junior tennis, cricket, and hockey sessions, with the opportunity to gain Level 1 and Level 2 coaching qualifications
  • Help develop and grow our schools outreach programme, working with local primary and secondary schools (with guidance from Head Coaches, progressing to leading the programme independently)
  • Learn how to research and write grant applications to support new and existing community projects
  • Contribute to the day-to-day running of the club, including reception, membership support, and front-of-house duties

What You’ll Gain:

  • A nationally recognised Level 3 Community Activator Coach qualification
  • Hands-on experience across coaching, community engagement, and programme development
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals in a supportive environment
  • Opportunities to build confidence, leadership skills, and a career in sport and community work

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. You don’t need to have all the skills yet—just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

You might be:

  • Passionate about sport, health, and community wellbeing
  • A great communicator who enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities
  • Reliable, organised, and eager to develop new skills
  • Interested in making a positive impact in an inclusive environment

Our Commitment to Inclusion - We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those who may be underrepresented in sport and coaching.

Where it leads

  • The role could potentially develop into a fulltime role developing the community aspect of the Sports Club activities, processing grant applications and assisting on coaching programmes as well as providing essential administration support to ensure the safe and profitable running of the Sports Club

About Coach Core Foundation

Welcome to Stratford Sports Club, the heart of sports and community in Stratford-upon-Avon. As the proud home of Cricket, Hockey, Snooker, Squash, and Tennis, we offer top-class facilities for both competitive players and social members alike. Whether you're aiming to improve your game, enjoy a casual match, or simply soak in the vibrant atmosphere, Stratford Sports Club is where passion meets play. Join us in celebrating sport and camaraderie in one of the most historic towns in the UK.

Things to consider

- Will be required to support and ultimately run coaching sessions which be outdoors in all weathers.
- Own transport would be a benefit to enable candidate to drive to fixtures or local school to support our Outreach Programme.
- The role includes an element of office work requiring customer contact and administration tasks.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsTeam workingPhysical fitness

Where you'll work

  • Swans Nest Lane, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 7LS

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