Job Description

Enthusiastic apprentice wanted for our gymnastics coaching team. You'll gain hands-on experience delivering recreational gymnastics, movement development, early years sessions and community programmes. You'll build coaching skills, plan progressive sessions and help deliver events that give young people access to sport.

What you'll do at work

Typical responsibilities for a Community Sports Coach Apprentice may include:

Assist with and deliver safe, engaging and progressive recreational gymnastics sessions Support movement development and fundamental skills in younger children Running clubs, groups, outreach sessions and holiday activities across venues Supporting community projects that promote activity, wellbeing and social inclusion Helping to design new community sport initiatives that encourage participation among inactive groups Building partnerships with local organisations including schools, youth services, charities, councils and community groups Recruiting, supporting and working alongside volunteers or assistant coaches Promoting activities and engaging with target groups to raise awareness and drive participation Adapting activities to suit different ages, abilities and needs Tracking attendance, gathering feedback and measuring impact of programmes Helping to plan and evaluate community projects or multi-week programmes Assisting with marketing campaigns to promote sessions, events or initiatives Maintaining safe, inclusive and welcoming environments for all participants Administrative tasks linked to planning, monitoring and evaluating activities Ensuring safeguarding, equality and health and safety practices are always followed

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Earls Gymnastics Club, Furnace Lane, Halesowen, B63 3SL Earls Gymnastics Club, Rounds Green Rd, Oldbury, B69 2BU

Essential qualifications

BTEC (Level 2) Sports (Grade Pass) essential

Desired qualifications

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or 4) desirable BTEC (Level 3) Sports (Grade Pass) desirable
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Team working Creative Patience Physical fitness Working with Children Passionate about gymnastics Gymnastics Coaching

Other requirements

Some travel across community sites may be required. Candidates must be confident and happy to travel to and from the locations each day. Please only apply for this apprenticeship if the location suits your mode of transport and travel times etc.

Evening or weekend work will be needed.

The successful applicant will receive:

An allocated mentor Access to internal training Access to apprenticeship training delivered by Aspire Training Solutions Allocated learning hours during the working week
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect applicants to share this commitment.

About this company

Earls Gymnastics club offers high-quality gymnastics classes, holiday camps, and themed activity sessions for children aged 6 months to 12 years. Based across two venues, Halesowen, and Oldbury, we specialise in creating fun, safe, and engaging environments where children can build confidence, stay active, and develop essential physical skills.

Our structured programmes cater to a wide range of ages and abilities, including stay-and-play sessions for toddlers, recreational gymnastics classes for school-aged children, free-running and parkour sessions for teens, and exciting holiday camps full of physical activities, arts and crafts, and social play. We also offer birthday parties and special theme days during school holidays.

As an organisation, we are committed to delivering excellence in everything we do - from our coaching standards and safeguarding policies to our communication with families. Our mission is to enrich children's lives through movement and mentorship, providing a foundation of trust, professionalism, and fun that helps every child thrive.

www.earlsgymnastics.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: From 9,815.00 per year

Work Location: In person