Sports Development Apprentice

You will work with our Sports Development Officer to embed and development our programme to encourage engagement across our electorate whilst completing tasks to maintain our facilities. At the same time, you will study for your Level 4 apprenticeship.

What you'll do

• Supporting and delivering the Town Council's sports programme
• Coordinating sport programmes and events
• Assisting the Sports Development Officer
• Supporting with maintenance and admin of sports facilities

After the apprenticeship

Sports Development or Coaching

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired: A Level, Physical Education (grade C)
• Desired: BTEC, Sports Coaching (grade Merit)

About the employer

Lowestoft Town Council was formed in 2017 via a Reorganisation Order. One of the assets it is responsible for is the Town Hall - a Grade II listed landmark and the most prominent building on the historic High Street of Lowestoft, which has been boarded up since its previous owners moved out in 2015. Lowestoft Town Council has been successful in gaining funding for the restoration and adaption of the building as well as the delivery of a comprehensive programme of heritage activities that will enable participants to learn and engage with the heritage of the town and bring communities together enhancing community pride. Funding support has come from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Towns Fund, East Suffolk Council as well as Lowestoft Town Council.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Sports coach (level 4), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Higher (level 4)
• Training provider: SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 37 hours a week. Working week: Flexible depending on Sports Programme. Will include evenings and weekend work.
• Start date: 4 January 2027
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,392 a year