At The Fuse Project you will work towards your L2 Community Activator Coach Qualification over the course of 12-18 Months.
Responsibilities:
● Assess and address the needs of young people, planning and delivering programs on health, fitness, substance abuse, violence, relationships, and bullying.
● Organise and facilitate various activities including arts based, community/environmental projects, outdoor education, and sports.
● Provide support to young people in different settings, including outreach work and offsite trips.
● Mentor and coach individuals to foster social inclusion.
● Collaborate with professionals from other organisations supporting young people.
● Engage with parents and community groups to advocate for improved provision.
● Set up and pack down equipment for sessions.
● Complete session plans and necessary paperwork.
● Assist young people with forms and signings.
● Play games to build relationships and engagement.
● Provide information and support for young people to realise their goals and work effectively in groups.
● Address oppressive behaviour and promote respect and confidentiality.
● Encourage young people to broaden their horizons and be active citizens.
● Support young people in understanding risk and taking action on key issues in their lives.
Locations:
● One Stonegrove Community Centre, 5 Hayling Way, Edgware, HA8 8BN
● Grahame Park Library, The Concourse, Colindale, NW9 5XA
Additional Employability Support:
- Monthly communication with the youth team.
- Daily briefs before each session.
- Youth and workplace related training
Desired Skills
● Basic cooking and art and crafts skills ● Confident communication with young people. ● Understanding of different cultures, religions, and UK minority groups. ● Creativity in sports and play. ● Understanding of young people's health and wellbeing needs. ● IT skills in Microsoft and Powerpoint
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
Missed out on getting your Maths and English GCSE’s? Don’t worry- you can still apply but you will need to complete Functional Skills Level 2 before you finish the apprenticeship. Our Learning Coaches can support you with this so don’t let this put you off!
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
is to work with community organisations to provide children and young people with skills and opportunities that they may not get without our intervention.
Our team is committed to working with children and young people from all walks of life, cultures and backgrounds, inspiring them through workshops activities and off- site trips to
cultivate the idea of exploring
a world outside of their estate.
Our youth clubs are a fun, safe and healthy environment for young people to meet new people, try new and exciting activities and become one step closer to reaching their full potential.
Employer
Fuse Youth Project
Visit employer websiteAddress
One Stonegrove Community Centre, 5 Hayling Way
Greater London
Edgware
HA8 8BN
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