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Start Your Career in Sports Coaching with Essex Professional Coaching
Are you passionate about sport and physical activity and want to make a real difference to children’s lives?
Essex Professional Coaching (EPC) is offering an exciting Sports Coaching Apprenticeship where you will gain nationally recognised qualifications, hands-on experience in schools, and the opportunity to progress into a full-time coaching career.
At EPC we currently deliver sport and physical activity programmes to 6,000+ children every week across Essex, working with 40+ primary schools to improve children’s health, confidence and wellbeing.
We are looking to develop the next generation of coaches to support us in our mission of creating a healthier, happier and more active Essex.
As a sports coaching apprentice at EPC you will be:
Supporting PE lessons in primary schools
Delivering fun after-school sports clubs
Assisting with holiday camps during school holidays
Coaching football sessions in the community
Supporting wraparound childcare provision
Helping organise activities that promote healthy lifestyles
To be considered for the role we are looking for someone who is:
Passionate about sport and working with children
A positive role model for young people
Reliable, punctual and organised
Enthusiastic about learning and developing as a coach
Keen to build a career in sport or education
Our Sports Coaching Apprenticeship Programme includes the following training:
Level 2 Community Activator Coach
Level 2 Coaching Award in Multi-skills Development in Sport
FA level 1 Football coaching qualification
Workshops and skills festivals focused on: Behaviour Management, Personal Development, Relationship Building & Leadership
PE CPD & Resources covering the complete national curriculum (Including invasion games, striking and fielding games, net and wall games, athletics and gymnastics)
Safeguarding and First Aid qualifications
All programmes are designed to give the learner extensive understanding and experience in:
Leading sports clubs during extra-curricular time at primary schools
Delivering fun and engaging activity sessions at holiday clubs
Providing sport and physical education lessons to children in schools
Delivering football sessions in community settings
Leading and supporting wraparound before and afterschool provision
Organising/running programmes that promote healthy lifestyles to young people
Initiating positive behaviour change toward physical activity in community settings
Key duties throughout the programmes include:
Assist staff with their delivery of PE in the school curriculum
Assist & lead delivery of breakfast, lunch time, and after school sports clubs
Assist & lead sessions on our holiday club programme during school holidays
Assist & lead sessions on our various football coaching programmes during evenings in term time
Complete basic administration and office related tasks
We will support you in your personal development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following:
Progression to a full time coaching position after apprenticeship
Careers within the education and leisure industry
Opportunity for further higher education
Why Join EPC?
✔ Gain 5 nationally recognised coaching qualifications
✔ Work in 40+ schools across Essex
✔ Learn from experienced professional coaches
✔ Real opportunity for full-time employment after the programme
✔ Monday–Friday working hours (rare in sport coaching roles)
✔ Be part of a supportive and ambitious team
✔Free Nike company uniform and equipment
Programme length: 12-14 months
Contracted Hours: 30
Salary: £12,500PA + guaranteed interview for a full time position, post completion of your apprenticeship
Interview Stages
After shortlisting has taken place, we adopt a 3 stage interview process:
1. Telephone Interview – Informal discussion to discuss the role and get to know you in more detail
2. Practical Session With Children – If successful in stage 1, you will be invited to deliver a session at one of our partner schools/camps to a small group of children
3. Short Volunteer Placement To Experience Working With Our Team – If successful in stage 2, you will be offered the chance to join our team on a volunteer basis to support our sessions at a time built around your commitments for a maximum period of a half term.
If you’re passionate about sport and want to start a career that makes a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your coaching journey with Essex Professional Coaching