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Sport Coach apprentice

Premier Sportscoach Solutions LTD · Colchester · posted 7 July 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Higher (Level 4)
Standard
Sports coach (level 4)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
28 August 2026
Positions
5

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Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging physical activity sessions for children aged 4-11
  • Ensure the safety, wellbeing and active participation of all children
  • Adapt activities to suit different abilities, needs and behaviours
  • Support children who require additional help to take part
  • Promote positive behaviour and create an encouraging environment
  • Communicate effectively with children, parents and school staff
  • Follow safeguarding, child protection, health and safety policies
  • Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality and positive role modelling
  • Complete apprenticeship training and apply learning in practice

Where it leads

  • Upon completing the apprenticeship, you will become a fully certified sports coach with opportunities for further employment and development

About Premier Sportscoach Solutions LTD

As the UK’s largest provider of school physical activity and childcare services, Premier Education works with over 2,500 schools nationwide. We’re home to over 1,000 Activity Professionals, offering flexible roles, competitive pay, and the chance to make a positive impact on children’s lives through physical education and sport.

Premier Sportscoach Solutions Ltd is a franchise partner of Premier Education. The organisation delivers engaging sports and activity programmes in schools, helping children develop confidence, teamwork and a love for physical activity.

Apprentices will gain hands-on experience delivering activities while completing a apprenticeships through Educationwise Academy, with opportunities to develop a long-term career in coaching, playworker and leadership and management. 

Things to consider

Other requirements for the role: 

  • A minimum of a Level 2 sports coaching qualification or equivalent
  • Recent experience delivering or supporting sports or physical activity sessions for children aged 4-11 (paid or voluntary), with a reference available to confirm this experience
  • A full driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel between school locations
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to adapt activities to suit different abilities and needs of children
  • Strong communication skills when working with children, parents and school staff
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the safety and wellbeing of children
  • Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding training and Enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain these
  • Basic IT skills for administration tasks

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsTeam workingPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade A*-C/4-9) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade A*-C/4-9) — desired
  • Driver License Full UK Driving Licence (grade Any) — essential
  • GCSE/BTEC Sports Coaching (grade Level 2/3) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Mill House, Mill Road, Fordham, Colchester, CO6 3NN
  • Wilby Road, Stradbroke, Eye, IP21 5JN
  • 3 Boatman Close, Pinewood, Ipswich, IP8 3UG
  • 8 Prince Of Wales Drive, Ipswich, IP2 8PY
  • Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG
  • Long Road, Lawford, Manningtree, CO11 2EF
  • Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JH
  • College Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, IP13 9EY

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