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Sports Coach Apprentice

Verona Sports Ltd · London · posted 17 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
20 August 2026
Positions
1

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Please note: Applicants must be 18 or over due to Ofsted regulations, hold a full UK driving licence with access to transport, and have either a Level 3 sports qualification or coaching experience to a Level 3 standard.

As an apprentice you will:

  • Assist with the delivery of sport and physical activities to children and young people during school curriculum time
  • Follow the PE National Curriculum and/or set programmes of study
  • Deliver a range of OSHL (Out of School Hours Learning) extracurricular activities before school, at lunchtime and after school
  • Support the delivery of community holiday camps during school holidays
  • Help prepare equipment and activity areas for sessions
  • Encourage children to participate and develop active lifestyles

Your training

  • All your learning for the programme will be done remotely via Teams, including online 1:2:1 sessions with your tutor
  • On completion, you will achieve a Level 4 Sports Coach qualification and Functional Skills in maths and English if required

Where it leads

  • Following completion of the apprenticeship, there will be further employment opportunities available

About Verona Sports 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.

Verona Sports 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

Essential requirements:

  • Applicants must be 18 or over due to Ofsted regulations
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (required as work takes place across multiple schools)

Desirable qualifications and experience:

  • Level 3 sports-related qualification or coaching experience to a Level 3 standard in sports coaching or a similar field
  • GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9 – 4 / A*– C) * desirable
  • GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9 – 4 / A*–C) * desirable

Applicants should also be passionate about working with children and supporting them to lead active, healthy lifestyles.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade A*-C/4-9) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade A*-C/4-9) — desired
  • Lvl 3 Sport Related qualifications Sports (grade Any) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Cranmer Road, London, E7 0JW

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