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Sports Coach Apprentice (Level 2)

Moving Matters London Limited · Chessington · posted 15 July 2026

Wage
£10,400 a year
Hours
25 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Community activator coach (level 2)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 August 2026
Positions
1

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We are seeking a passionate Level 2 Sports Coach to join our dedicated team, supporting our delivery of high-quality PE, sports and physical activities.

This role is based in Kingston Thames, Great London (KT9 postcodes). Apprentices must have a reliable commute or plan to relocate before starting the role. 

As a Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprentice, you will play a key role in fostering safe, engaging, creative, and inspiring environments. 

Duties to include:

  • Support the delivery of PE lessons alongside experienced coaches
  • Support/lead extra-curricular activities
  • Assist with school games competitions and events
  • Run/organise and support physical activity and engagement a lunch time
  • Support the delivery of holiday camps and activities

We are looking to recruit an apprentice to join our growing team for the 2026/27 academic year. The successful candidates will train and develop with Moving Matters, building knowledge and confidence across a range of delivery areas. Our aim is to develop our apprentices into full time coaches within our workforce- progression to Level 4 Sports Coach apprenticeship upon completion of this Level 2 is an option for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for sport and PE, a strong work ethic, willingness to learn and excellent inter-personal skills.

We aim to develop our apprentices quickly, so they can take on responsibilities such as leading clubs and PE lessons in school and at camps. 

Your training

The training provider (Aspire Training Solutions) offers a blended learning delivery design which encompasses a range of methods to engage apprentices and offers a rich and exciting programme. Your training programme with them will involve:

  • Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard
  • Level 2 Award in Multi-skills Coaching/Development in Sport

Sector specific CPD, such as:

  • Supporting the PE curriculum
  • Behaviour Management
  • Practical PE Curriculum
  • Gymnastics
  • Dance
  • Safeguarding/prevention
  • Mental health and wellbeing
  • Functional skills in maths and English (where required)
  • You will receive dedicated study time and a skills coach to support with coursework and assignments
  • Professional recognition: On successful completion of the Standard, all Apprentices will be automatically given CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) at Affiliate Member level
  • Moving Matters allocate a mentor to work with you for the duration of the apprenticeship offering advice, support and guidance on both a work and personal level

Where it leads

Opportunities to progress within the company via increased responsibility and promotions with a clear exit route into full-time delivery-based roles within the organisation.

We will support you in your personal and professional development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following:

  • Careers within the Sport Coaching industry
  • Potential further employment with the employer
  • Opportunity for further education

About Moving Matters London Limited

Moving Matters is a sports coaching company based in Lambeth, Greater London. Our goal is to get more children, more active, more often and we have a fantastic team of coaches focused on achieveing that ambition. We are looking to recruit 2 new apprentices to join our growing team for the 2025-26 academic year. The successful candidates will train and develop with Moving Matters, building knoweldge and confidence across a range of delivery areas. Our aim is to develop our apprentices into full time coaches within our workforce. We are a young and diverse team, eager to support each other develop and grow. Visit our website or our social media channels, to find out more about our company.

Things to consider

Ability to commute: Kingston on Thames.

Work Location: In person

Candidates must be confident and happy to travel to and from the school location(s) each day. Please only apply for this apprenticeship if the location suits your mode of transport and travel times etc. This post will involve physical activity so will require apprentices to be interested and passionate about sports and physical activity and have sufficient a level of fitness. Candidates will need to be eager to work with children to enable their participation in activity.

Skills they're looking for

Organisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatiencePhysical fitnessWorking with ChildrenPositive Role Model

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths & English (grade C or 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 1 Orchard Road, Chessington, KT9 1AJ

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