Coaches will also keep good maintenance and record of Charity equipment and the skatepark environment, reporting any defects or safety issues to the Skatepark Manager as a matter of priority and undertaking cleaning and repair duties on a daily basis.
At LS-10 you will work towards your L2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 12-18 Months.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
● Deliver coaching sessions that are participant-centred, structured, progressive, fun and of a high quality.
● Undertake the necessary planning for each activity session to ensure the programme demonstrates progression throughout, linked to the principles of
long-term athlete development (LTAD).
● Continually monitor and evaluate all sessions, activities and programmes.
● Adapt approach in sessions to cater for different ranges of ability and development age.
● Undertake administrative tasks associated with the post under line management instruction, including planning sessions, taking registers, consent forms and contacting schools.
● Be a positive role model and ambassador for related extreme sports and the organisation at all times.
● Ensure all equipment associated with the coaching programme is correctly set up, maintained, stored and returned on completion of the coaching programme.
● Build relationships with local Partners such as schools, clubs and funders, and liaise with them to ensure they remain happy with the coaching service provided.
● Take responsibility for own continuous professional development and attend relevant training courses to improve own coaching delivery.
● Be familiar and comply with LS-TEN health and safety regulations and to undertake activity/venue risk assessments prior to all sessions, and report and record incidents/accidents/hazards.
● Partake in appropriate training and deliver basic First Aid where required
● Respect the rights of all participants and ensure that their well-being and safety are considered at all times.
● Work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties not specifically covered in the job description, when assigned by the line manager.
Complete skatepark duty list to comply with policies and procedures
● Build relationships with local Partners such as schools, clubs and funders, and liaise with them to ensure they remain happy with the coaching service provided.
● Take responsibility for own continuous professional development and attend relevant training courses to improve own coaching delivery.
● Be familiar and comply with LS-TEN health and safety regulations and to undertake activity/venue risk assessments prior to all sessions, and report and record incidents/accidents/hazards.
● Partake in appropriate training and deliver basic First Aid where required
● Respect the rights of all participants and ensure that their well-being and safety are considered at all times.
● Work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties not specifically covered in the job description, when assigned by the line manager.
Complete skatepark duty list to comply with policies and procedures
Desired Skills
Essential skills: • Coaching and delivery experience • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Able to participate and provide demonstrations of key activities relating to bmx/scooter/skateboard etc. • Good planning and organisational skills • Ability to monitor and evaluate own coaching sessions in order to continually improve. • Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage young people through sport. • Self-motivation and ability to work under own initiative. • A commitment to continuous professional development • Reliable with strong time management • Awareness of the current performance standards and techniques in extreme sports
Personal qualities
You must be enthusiastic about wanting to work within the sport and physical activity sector and be committed to inspiring others to be more physically active.
No prior coaching experience is required, but a willingness to learn, work hard and challenge yourself is essential.
Qualifications required
No Qualifications Required, All Training Will Be Provided.
Future prospects
This apprenticeship opens up loads of opportunities for your future. Here’s what some Coach Core graduates are now up to across the Country:
Health and Wellbeing Officer- Argyle Community Trust
Full time Basketball Coach- Bristol Flyers
Inclusion Officer- Surrey FA
Did you know?
89% of Coach Core graduates agreed that the programme had helped their career
60% were still working with their original employer and 74% of those were earning a higher salary once they completed
Training to be delivered
Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Employer
LS TEN- Leeds
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Unit 1
West Yorkshire
Leeds
LS10 1NT
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