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Community Activator Coach (Level 3 Apprentice) - Stratford Sports Club
An exciting opportunity to further develop the community focused activities at this inclusive Multi-Sport facility offering Hockey, Tennis, Squash, Cricket and Snooker. Ideal candidates will be people focused with a passion for sport and its benefits.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Are you passionate about sport, community wellbeing, and helping others thrive? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as a Community Activator Coach (Level 3 Apprentice). This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, gain recognised qualifications, and play a meaningful role in inclusive community programmes.
About the Role
As an apprentice, you’ll support and help deliver a range of community-focused activities designed to improve health, wellbeing, and social connection. You’ll be part of a welcoming and supportive team, working alongside experienced coaches and dedicated volunteers.
Key Responsibilities
- Support our community-driven programmes, including:
- A weekly Sporting Memories dementia club
- A walking sports programme
- Love to move sessions for individuals with cognitive conditions
- Assist coaches in delivering junior tennis, cricket, and hockey sessions, with the opportunity to gain Level 1 and Level 2 coaching qualifications
- Help develop and grow our schools outreach programme, working with local primary and secondary schools (with guidance from Head Coaches, progressing to leading the programme independently)
- Learn how to research and write grant applications to support new and existing community projects
- Contribute to the day-to-day running of the club, including reception, membership support, and front-of-house duties
What You’ll Gain
- A nationally recognised Level 3 Community Activator Coach qualification
- Hands-on experience across coaching, community engagement, and programme development
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in a supportive environment
- Opportunities to build confidence, leadership skills, and a career in sport and community work
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. You don’t need to have all the skills yet—just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
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You might be:
- Passionate about sport, health, and community wellbeing
- A great communicator who enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities
- Reliable, organised, and eager to develop new skills
- Interested in making a positive impact in an inclusive environment
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.
We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those who may be underrepresented in sport and coaching.
Where you'll work
Swans Nest Lane
Stratford Upon Avon
CV37 7LS
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
Training course
Community sport and health officer (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Successful application of tactics and strategies to empower people from inactive and hard to reach populations to take up an active lifestyle
- Successful application of a range of approaches that bring about changes in attitudes and behaviours within target communities
- Supporting people within target communities to become involved in the preparation, planning and delivery of sport and active lifestyles
- Using local insight and customer-orientated marketing skills to attract high priority groups into existing leisure, parks and sport infrastructure
- Negotiation, lobbying and brokerage skills with local partners across public health, community development and anti social behaviour
- Demonstrate clear and effective communication techniques in order to give/receive information accurately and in a timely and positive manner
- Problem solving and effective decision making with regards the design and implementation of sport and physical activity programmes
- Writing successful funding bids to enable new, different or more opportunities to take place for sport and physical activity
- Managing disruptive behaviour of clients and customers before, during and after activities
- Managing and adapting personal behaviours to ensure provision is inclusive, customer-focused and accessible
- Building partnerships and developing meaningful relationships with local partners and stakeholders in sport and physical activity
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Training schedule
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Requirements
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Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- Will be required to support and ultimately run coaching sessions which be outdoors in all weathers.
- Own transport would be a benefit to enable candidate to drive to fixtures or local school to support our Outreach Programme.
- The role includes an element of office work requiring customer contact and administration tasks.
About this employer
Welcome to Stratford Sports Club, the heart of sports and community in Stratford-upon-Avon. As the proud home of Cricket, Hockey, Snooker, Squash, and Tennis, we offer top-class facilities for both competitive players and social members alike. Whether you're aiming to improve your game, enjoy a casual match, or simply soak in the vibrant atmosphere, Stratford Sports Club is where passion meets play. Join us in celebrating sport and camaraderie in one of the most historic towns in the UK. https://www.stratfordsport.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The role could potentially develop into a fulltime role developing the community aspect of the Sports Club activities, processing grant applications and assisting on coaching programmes as well as providing essential administration support to ensure the safe and profitable running of the Sports Club
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044556.
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Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 18 August 2026)
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