Apprentice Coach / Community Activator

Bridlington Cricket Foundation; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Salary based on age-related living-w0

Min 30 hours per week

Evenings and weekends

Job summary

Bridlington Cricket Foundation, in partnership with Activfirst, are recruiting for an Apprentice Coach / Community Activator to work full time with the sports charity based in Bridlington. This role focuses on inspiring young people through cricket and community sport, with a clear development pathway and on-site coaching across schools and community programmes.

You will gain real-world experience, develop leadership and communication skills, and be part of a dedicated team passionate about

Qualifications

• Willing to complete onboarding assessments in Maths and English.
• UK resident with right to work in the UK.
• Driving licence is essential.
• Passion for cricket and community wellbeing.
• Flexible with evenings and weekends work.

Responsibilities

• Coaching cricket and general sport in primary schools.
• Cricket coaching in high schools.
• Run cricket taster sessions and recruitment events.
• Assist with school competitions and festivals.
• Support Women & Girls programmes and inclusive cricket participation.
• Build relationships with participants, volunteers and partner organisations.
• Maintain attendance records and promote health and safeguarding.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Eager to learn

Great communicator

Teamwork

Motivational skills

Passionate about sport

Community focus

Education

Maths and English onboarding assessments

Job description

Bridlington Cricket Foundation, in partnership with Activfirst, are recruiting for an Apprentice Coach / Community Activator to work full time with the sports charity based in Bridlington

Are you passionate about Cricket, Sport, and making a difference in your community?

This is your chance to turn that passion into a career.

Bridlington Cricket Foundation are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Coach / Community Activator, helping to inspire the next generation and grow Cricket across Bridlington and beyond.

What’s in it for you

• Work alongside experienced coaches and mentors
• Gain real-world coaching experience across schools and community programmes
• Develop your confidence, leadership, and communication skills
• Make a genuine difference in people’s lives through the power of sport

Training and Development

Depending on your current experience and qualifications, you will complete one of the following nationally recognised programmes:

• Level 2 Community Activator Coach – ideal for those starting their coaching journey
• Level 3 Community Sport and Health Officer – for those with some experience looking to advance

If you are not yet ready for the higher levels, there is a clear development pathway in place to support your ongoing growth and progression within the Foundation and through Activfirst.

• Enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn
• Has a genuine interest in sport, physical activity and community wellbeing.
• Is a great communicator with excellent teamwork and motivational skills.
• Passionate about sport and working with people
• Keen to inspire others to be active and enjoy Cricket
• Can work independently when required and manage their workload effectively.
• Has a flexible approach to working hours and a commitment to continuous development.
• Is committed to equality, inclusion and providing excellent customer experiences.
• Whilst there are no specific entry requirements, the successful candidate will be required to complete initial assessments in Maths and English during onboarding.
• UK resident with the right to work
• Driving licence is essential

Key Responsibilities

• Cricket and generic sport/skills coaching in primary schools
• Cricket Coaching in high schools
• Cricket Taster / Recruitment sessions
• Assist with the running of school competitions and festivals
• Coaching and assistance with Women & Girls programme
• Growing and retaining participation in Cricket
• Help create inclusive opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, including under-represented groups
• Build positive relationships with participants, coaches, volunteers and partner organisations.

• Maintain attendance records and support the smooth running of sessions.
• Promote health, safety and safeguarding at all times.
• Contribute to helping more people become active and stay active within their local communities.

Skills / Development Areas:

• You will hold or have the desire to work towards a Coaching Qualification in Cricket
• Have an interest in supporting communities to be active with an understanding of the benefits of sport.
• Organising events and Competitions with colleagues
• Working with colleagues to develop your communication skills
• Ability to monitor own workload and evaluate on our internal system
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually

Additional Responsibilities

• To carry out additional work for the Bridlington Cricket Foundation as requested by line manager
• Attendance at all core Bridlington Cricket Foundation events
• Attendance at Bridlington Cricket Foundation camps and summer activities outside of term times as required by line manage

What your apprenticeship includes:

• A mixture of face to face and online catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress.
• A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars.
• Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and your dedicated Learning Coach.
• The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don’t already have GCSE).

What we can offer:

• A fully supported apprenticeship
• On the job learning to a recognised qualification
• Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Salary is based on age related living wage
• Min 30 hours per week on a shift pattern basis, including evenings and weekends