Sports Coach Apprenticeship
ACTIVATE MANAGEMENT LIMITED · Northampton, NN1 1DE
Community activator coach (level 2)
Love sport and working with children? Join Hotshots Basketball part of Activate Management as an apprentice sports coach, deliver fun school sessions, inspire young players and build your coaching career!
The role is remote and onsite at schools and camps throughout Northampton therefore you must be able to drive.
The work
- Deliver before school, lunchtime and after school basketball sessions
- Follow structured session plans designed for primary aged children
- Create a fun, positive and inclusive learning environment
- Build strong relationships with pupils, school staff and parents
- Support tournaments and holiday camps throughout the year
- Represent Hotshots’ values of professionalism, enthusiasm and child‑centered coaching
- Day to day administration
All Hotshots staff need to be fun, organised, diligent and put safeguarding as their top priority. The role involves engagement with other coaches, schools, children and parents, so a confident and clear communicator is essential.
What you come out with
- This apprenticeship may lead to a future permanent position
- Potential opportunities to progress into Lead Coach or management roles
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Confident
- Working with children
Things to consider
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential
- Willingness to travel between school locations
- Able to work flexibly
Pay extras and benefits
- 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Opportunity for extra hours outside of core hours
- 2 days volunteering each year
- CPD and coaching development opportunities
- Flexible working hours to fit around other commitments
£12,480 a year
The employer
Hotshots Basketball part of Activate Management is the leading primary school basketball programme in Northamptonshire, delivering fun and engaging sessions to KS1 and KS2 pupils across more than 130 schools. With over 4,000 children, we’re continuing to expand our coaching team.
Workplaces
- The Guildhall, St. Giles Square, Northampton, NN1 1DE
- Kings Park Road, Moulton Park Industrial Estate, Northampton, NN3 6NW