Modern Apprentice - Sports Coaching (Temporary) REQ04001 - 419392

Apprenticeships play an important role in our organisation and provide people in our communities with a route into a challenging and rewarding career with North Lanarkshire Council. We aim to be a true reflection of the communities we serve, which is why encouraging talent from all backgrounds to join North Lanarkshire Council is important to us. We’ve found that Apprenticeship opportunities are one of the very best ways to equip people with the skills they need to succeed. You will be able to make a difference for our communities doing work that really matters.

We’re committed to ensuring that all children and young people have equal access to a wide range of meaningful experiences, tailored to their individual needs. In this role you will be working as part of our Sports Development Programmes based within our venues across North Lanarkshire in a coaching/teaching role or you will be based within one of our school’s campus’ in a coaching role working alongside teachers from various departments. During this 12-month modern apprenticeship, you will gain experience of working with children and young people and be a part of a strong, established team of coaches or teachers. You will lead and support training sessions and lessons, which are engaging and enjoyable allowing children and young people to achieve their full potential. You will undertake an SCQF Level 6 in Sports Coaching. You will develop working knowledge on how to assist with the planning, organisation and delivery of a range of sports activities, to children and young people with varying skill levels. You will be supported by our Early Careers Supervisors, a dedicated workplace supervisor and your NLC colleagues who you will be working with during your placement, as well as the support you will receive from your college assessors.

You don’t need to have any previous experience although you should have English and at least three other National 5 level qualification at a Band A - C. Candidates who have successfully completed a relevant Foundation Apprenticeship will also be considered. We are looking for you to be a dynamic individual and enthusiastic about sport, with a willingness to inspire young people to achieve their full potential during. We look for Apprentices who can help us deliver our exciting ambition and plans for North Lanarkshire. During the selection process we will look for you to demonstrate the key strengths we know you will need to be successful; ambition, determination, adaptability, personality, ownership, be pro-active and show willingness to learn.

In accordance with Government Guidelines, you will need to be aged 16-24 (at the point of starting the apprenticeship) or if you are disabled or care experienced you will need to be aged between 16-29 (at the point of starting the apprenticeship). This role requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children. These posts are temporary until August 2026.

If you’re considering a career with us, you will be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of offers available to you through our NLLife reward site. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity.

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