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Sports Coach L4 Apprentice

Love Play Active LTD · Shrewsbury, · posted 2 June 2026

Wage
£7,680 a year
Hours
16 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Higher (Level 4)
Standard
Sports coach (level 4)
Starts
5 September 2026
Closing date
13 August 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Sports Coaching Delivery

You will:

  • Deliver your own sports coaching sessions to children and young people
  • Plan and lead fun, safe, and engaging sports activities
  • Support sessions in primary schools, community centres, holiday clubs, after-school clubs, and other Love Play Active programmes
  • Create a positive, inclusive, and energetic environment for all participants
  • Adapt activities to suit different ages, abilities, and confidence levels
  • Promote teamwork, confidence, enjoyment, and physical activity
  • Ensure all sessions are delivered safely and professionally
  • Represent Love Play Active in a positive and professional way
  • Business and Admin Development

You will also spend time learning the business side of sport, including:

  • Session planning and preparation
  • Registers, attendance tracking, and basic admin tasks
  • Communication with schools, parents, community partners, and staff where appropriate
  • Understanding how bookings, programmes, and sports provision are organised
  • Supporting marketing, social media, equipment checks, and session organisation

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Passionate about sport, coaching, and working with children
  • Reliable, punctual, and professional
  • Confident or willing to become confident delivering sessions
  • Positive, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
  • Able to communicate well with children, parents, schools, and colleagues
  • Organised and able to manage coursework alongside work duties
  • Interested in learning both the coaching and business side of sport
  • Able to work independently once trained and supported

Essential Requirements:

  • A strong interest in sports coaching and child development
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Commitment to completing the apprenticeship qualification
  • Willingness to complete safeguarding training and follow Love Play Active policies

Your training

  • The apprentice will receive full on the job training as well as 20% off the job training from the employer, they will also receive a full wrap around service from SCL

Where it leads

  • The apprentice will be able to progress on to the next level once they have completed their apprenticeship

About Love Play Active LTD

Love Play Active Multisports delivers fun, inclusive, and high-quality sports sessions for children and young people across schools and community settings. Our mission is to help children develop confidence, skills, teamwork, and a lifelong love of being active.

Things to consider

  • The candidate must be able to drive and have their own vehicle

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsIT skillsPhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 27-28 Victoria Street, , Shrewsbury, , SY1 2HS

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