Community Activator Sports Coach Apprentice (Level 2)

The apprentice will support the team of Instructors to prepare, deliver and review a wide range of physical activity sessions for a range of participants at venues across Hertfordshire.

Duties will include:

• Checking equipment is fit for use
• Setting up equipment for a physical activity
• Support Instructors during delivery of a variety of physical activity sessions, supporting individuals to participate and adapting your delivery to match their needs
• Work with the team to provide a fun, engaging and inclusive environment
• Support day to day administration of sessions
• Visiting schools to delivery cycle or scooting training
• Be part of the team delivering taster sessions for adapted physical activities
• Work with the Senior Instructor to review sessions and explore the reasons behind for the format and style of delivery
• Loading and unloading session equipment (including bikes)

The apprenticeship training will be provided by HOET mainly online; 1 to 1 sessions with your tutor for approximately 2 hours every 2 weeks.  You will also have on the job support and opportunities to practice and develop your skills.

On successful completion of the course, you may wish to deliver physical activities for a range of providers; leisure operators, universities, schools, community groups, local authorities, sports clubs or charities. Your experience of delivering inclusive activities in a variety of community settings will provide you with a desirable skill set for any employer.

• Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check
• Willing to undertake Safeguarding Training
• Willing to complete first aid training
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Is able to arrange their own travel across Hertfordshire, particularly our bases in Baldock and Welwyn Garden City

Herts Disability Sports Foundation (HDSF) is a charity which supports children and adults across Hertfordshire, particularly individuals with physical and learning disabilities and neurodivergent people, to experience the benefits of sport and physical activity.  HDSF believes that quality of life can be improved through involvement in sports and physical activity opportunities - and that everyone should have access to these benefits.   Through inclusive community activities, cycling, outdoor programmes and specialist support, HDSF creates opportunities for people to be active, build confidence, develop skills and feel part of a safe and welcoming community, whilst having fun!

We are a relatively small charity (CIO with 7 permanent staff) and have a strong ethos of teamworking, openness and being flexible in our approach.  We have a focus on staff development, work life balance and equal opportunities.