Introduction
Support Sports delivery (swimming lessons), assist coaching sessions, and develop skills through our apprenticeship programme at CV Life. Gain hands‑on experience, mentoring, and qualifications while inspiring young people through sport.
About the Employer
CV Life provides the opportunity for Coventry residents and visitors to have an improved experience of sport, culture and leisure within the city. CV Life provides a vast leisure and cultural offer to all communities in Coventry and visitors to the city, offering everything from attractions, museums, leisure centres, educational programmes to community outreach projects.
What You’ll Do
- Providing additional support in the pool to children with SEND needs to ensure inclusivity of the programme
- To support on organising community and competitive events
- Supervise and support members of the public, ensuring their safety by complying with good H&S practice
- To interact positively with customers adopting a friendly and professional approach at all times
- To support the Company’s commitment to providing a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults, ensuring awareness of the Company’s Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practice Guidance, and to be vigilant, reporting any safeguarding concerns without delay
Training Outcome
You may choose to stay within a community setting and work your way up to becoming a more senior coach, or work in the leisure industry, with career options in leisure management or sports development. Alternatively, if you prefer working with younger people, you could become a teaching assistant who specialises in PE. You could go on to study the following qualifications:
- Specialised Coaching Qualifications: You can pursue specific coaching qualifications within your chosen sport to become a high‑level coach.
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant with a PE and Wellbeing Focus: If you're interested in working within a school setting, this can be a natural progression.
- Level 4 Sports Coach Apprenticeship: This would allow you to develop more advanced coaching skills and potentially specialise in a particular sport or type of coaching (e.g., high‑performance, community, or school pathways).
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Enthusiastic
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English - 4
- Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4
Course Information
Course: Community activator coach (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Health and science
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements: Working Week: Monday - Friday with some weekend work
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Training Provider: COVENTRY COLLEGE
Community Activator - Swim Specialism Apprenticeship in Coventry employer: CV Life
CV Life is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture in Coventry, where employees are empowered to make a real impact in the community. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and support for our staff to enhance their skills while contributing to meaningful community initiatives. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values innovation and community service, making every day rewarding.
