Sport Coach Apprentice

Start your career in sports coaching by supporting fun, safe and engaging physical activity sessions for children aged 4-11. Gain practical experience while completing a Level 4 Sports Coach apprenticeship and learning how to plan sessions, manage behaviour and support child development.

What you'll do

We recruit for this role throughout the year, with opportunities available across different locations.

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

Training

• The apprentice will complete the Sports Coach Level 4 Apprenticeship with Educationwise Academy Ltd
• Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning, remote sessions and scheduled workshops
• Off-the-job training will take place for at least 20% of working hours
• The apprentice will receive regular coaching observations, mentoring and progress reviews with their tutor and employer

After the apprenticeship

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

Skills

• Communication skills
• Team working
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade A*-C/4-9)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade A*-C/4-9)
• Essential: A Level, Level 3 Sport, Coaching, PE or a related subject. (grade Any)
• Essential: Driver License, Full UK Driving Licence (grade Any)

Things to consider

Other requirements for the role:

• A minimum of a Level 3 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

Benefits

• Funding for additional qualifications and professional development
• Ongoing CPD and internal training opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression within the organisation

About the employer

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.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Sports coach (level 4), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Higher (level 4)
• Training provider: THE EDUCATIONWISE ACADEMY LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 25 hours a week. Working week: The apprentice will work across breakfast clubs, lunchtime activities and after-school clubs in local schools. Split shifts may be required. As sessions take place at multiple school locations, a full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £10,400 a year
• Other locations: Eye, IP23 7JR; Eye, IP23 7BD; Ipswich, IP4 3EJ; Woodbridge, IP12 4JH