Sport Coach apprenticeship

The Sports Coach Apprenticeship with Premier Education is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in sports coaching, physical activity and working with children.

Apprentices will support the delivery of PE lessons, before and after school clubs, lunchtime activities, holiday camps and sports sessions. This role is ideal for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about helping children develop confidence, teamwork and a love of physical activity.

The apprentice will work alongside experienced coaches and managers, learning how to plan, deliver and review safe, engaging and inclusive sports activities for children aged 3 to 11.

Responsibilities of a Sports Coach Apprentice:

• Support the planning and delivery of fun, safe and engaging PE and sports sessions
• Assist with before-school, lunchtime and after-school clubs
  Support holiday camp activities and childcare provision where required
• Set up, organise and pack away sports equipment safely
• Encourage children to participate, build confidence and stay physically active
• Support children’s behaviour, well-being and engagement during sessions
• Help create an inclusive environment for children of all ages and abilities
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and company procedures at all times
• Work professionally with schools, parents, colleagues and children
• Assist senior coaches with delivering high-quality activities across a variety of sports
• Attend training, team meetings and development opportunities
• Develop coaching, communication, leadership and childcare skills throughout the apprenticeship

• The apprentice will complete training in the workplace, supported by regular sessions with The Educationwise Academy Ltd
• Training will take place alongside practical experience in before and after school clubs, holiday camps and childcare settings
• The apprentice will receive workplace mentoring, tutor support and regular progress reviews throughout the apprenticeship

• After successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into roles such as Sports Coach, Activity Leader, Holiday Camp Coach, Wraparound Care Assistant, PE Support Assistant or Childcare Practitioner
• The apprentice may also progress into further training in sport, childcare, education or activity leadership

Desired qualifications and candidate requirements:

The employer is looking for candidates who live within approximately a 20-minute travel radius of the vacancy location. Applications from candidates with a travel time above this may not be progressed.

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in sport, Childcare, Health and Social Care, or Performing Arts - desirable
• Experience of working within a play-based setting - desirable
• Experience of administration - desirable
• Appropriate child protection training - desirable
• Paediatric First Aid Certificate - desirable
• Food Hygiene Certificate - desirable
• Candidates must be aged 18+ due to Ofsted requirements
• Candidates must have a driving licence and access to transport.
• Experience of working with children aged 3 to 11, an understanding of the varied needs of children and their families, and an understanding of the delivery of quality play care
• Candidates should understand equal opportunities, be able to provide and facilitate safe and creative play, communicate well, work as part of a team, use sound judgement and common sense, and have sufficient English to support the well-being of children

• Free flu jab
• Free childcare
• Staff socials

Premier Education is a leading provider of sport and physical activity programmes for primary schools, focused on improving children’s health, wellbeing and engagement through high-quality delivery. We specialise in curriculum PE, wraparound care, enrichment activities and holiday camps, all designed to support schools and inspire young people to lead active lifestyles.

For apprentices, Premier Education offers a hands-on learning environment where they gain real experience working with children, supported by structured training and mentorship. Apprentices develop practical coaching skills, confidence and an understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management and inclusive practice.

This combination of on-the-job experience and professional development helps them build a strong foundation for a long-term career in education, sport or childcare.