Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship

We are looking for someone keen to get into coaching within a community cricket environment. The role will involve assisting and coaching at our community projects.

What you'll do

As a Community Activator Coach Apprentice you will:

• Assist and coach at sessions run by ECiC

• Develop positive relationships participants at sessions

• Help plan and promote sessions and programmes withing ECiC

• Establish, maintain and develop effective partnership working with stakeholders including relevant external agencies and organisations

• Complete monitoring, evaluation and session recordings using internal and external systems.

• Attend all scheduled supervision, meetings and training events.

• Undertake professional development by participating in staff development (CPD) and training activities.

• Any other duties as reasonably requested by the line manager / organisation.

Alongside these responsibilities, you'll also be working towards your Community Activator Coach L2 qualification over the duration of 15 months.

After the apprenticeship

This apprenticeship opens up loads of opportunities for your future. Here's what some Coach Core graduates are now up to across the Country:

Health and Well-being Officer- Argyle Community Trust.

Full-time Basketball Coach- Bristol Flyers.

Inclusion Officer- Surrey FA.

Did you know?

89% of Coach Core graduates agreed that the programme had helped their career.

60% were still working with their original employer and 74% of those were earning a higher salary once they completed.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Physical fitness

Things to consider

The role will involve a certain amount of travel as the sessions can be anywhere in Essex. Where possible we will try to keep them local to the applicant but access to a car is essential.

No prior knowledge of cricket is needed, just a passion for sport and a wiliness to learn.

About the employer

Cricket is more than just a sport; it is a passion that has the remarkable ability to bridge communities, inspire individuals, and bring people from all walks of life together. Nowhere is this truth more evident than in the vibrant county of Essex, where cricket enjoys a rich tradition and an ardent following. At the heart of this cricketing community stands "Essex Cricket in the Community," a dynamic and influential initiative that embodies the spirit of the sport and extends its reach far beyond the cricket pitch.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Community activator coach (level 2), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Contract will be for 30 hours a week. Hours of work will be flexible based on the sessions engaged. Evening and weekend work maybe needed.
• Start date: 13 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year