Apprentice Gymnastics & Trampoline Coach - Bristol

Coach Core’s vision is to drive social mobility through apprenticeships and sport, so that every young person can reach their true potential and inspire those around them. Since our launch in 2012, we have worked with over 150 of the biggest sports providers, youth clubs and charities in the country, supporting over 500 young people.

The Community Activator Coach role is the perfect opportunity to understand the role of sport and physical activity in the Community, and as an apprentice coach at Axis, you will learn and assist in coaching various trampoline and gymnastics activities alongside our qualified team. You will assist with the delivery of our recreational and development gymnastics program, giving feedback to participants and parents regarding progress.

Main Duties

● To assist in the delivery of a high standard of recreational gymnastics programme at beginner to advanced recreational.

● Ensure sessions always remain upbeat, fun & progressive.

● Assist in the delivery of our daytime & school holiday activities.

● Setting good examples to fellow coaches & gymnasts.

● Having good customer service and communication skills.

● Able to set up & de-rig the room as and when needed.

● To undertake administration duties with regards to sport, for example registers and membership database entries.

● To assist in the running and operation of in-house and regional events

● To lead by example showing positive coaching practices, to verbally communicate effectively and appropriately to children.

● To ensure equipment repair and maintenance requirements are reported to your line manager or the facility manager, also that any health and safety concerns for gymnasts, staff and guests are considered at all times.

What your apprenticeship includes:

● A mixture of face to face and online catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress

● A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars

● Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer

● The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don’t already have GCSE)

As a trainee coach, you will have some responsibilities in reporting back to your line manager with any issues that you may occur within the department, meaning they can then investigate and deal with the matter.

We particularly welcome applicants from female, black, minority, ethnic (BME) communities, disabled people and homosexual, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities, as they are currently underrepresented within our industry.

You will work towards your Community Activator Coach Level 2 qualification over the course of 12-18 months

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