Who is this for?
An individual who is planning, leading and coaching physical activities for people of all ages in the community.
Typical job titles include (but are not limited to):
- Community Activator
- An Activator
- Sports Coach
- Activity Leader
- Community Worker
- Outreach Officer
Why this programme?
You will play an important role in improving the health and wellbeing of the nation and provide a positive environment which supports (especially young) people to grow and develop through sport and physical activity. You will be able to promote, deliver and coach fun, inclusive and engaging activities that help whole communities to change their behaviour, as well as adopt and keep to a physically active lifestyle.
You will understand communities and customers. You will be equipped with the specialist knowledge needed to effectively work with your customer group (such as disabled adults) but also be knowledgeable about other inactive customer groups whom you may be expected to work with on occasions.
You will be a positive role model who builds a good rapport with your customers – especially those who are young, inactive, or from low-income and marginalised communities. Making a positive difference.
On successful completion of this Apprenticeship you will be eligible to become an Affiliate Member of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Typically, achievers will progress onto the Community Sport and Health Officer Level 3 and progress within their place of employment.
Why us?
AC Training has been in existence since 2009. We have worked extensively with over 20 NHS Trusts and other healthcare organisations around the UK to support the development of their workforces.
How is the programme delivered?
This programme is delivered in 18 modules, over 36 months (about 3 years) each module takes approximately two months.
Each module will have a varied approach to learning including, self-study, group teaching sessions and one-to-one tutorials. A key benefit of this programme is the guest speakers who deliver on every module, where you will learn from the real-life experiences of practising professionals.
What is covered in the programme (modules)?
- What is an Apprenticeship, a Community Activator Coach and your Personal Development Plan.
- Planning and adapting sessions and activities that encourage lifelong activity habits.
- Coaching or leading pre-planned sport or physical activity sessions.
- Promoting a physical activity offer, (including but not exclusively) organised play and sport in the community.
- Working collaboratively with sports clubs and other community assets – including volunteers, public services, youth workers, the police and community champions.
- Supporting customers to co-produce rewarding volunteering opportunities.
- Supporting families to participate together in sport and physical activity.
- Working effectively with customer insight to overcome individual, community and societal barriers to participation in physical activity and sport.
- Contributing to the employer’s design of activities and services and practicing the employer’s organisation’s values, policies and procedures.
- Contributing to teams that deliver community events and festivals.
- Supporting organisations to evaluate, develop and promote sessions and other opportunities.
- Maintaining personal safety and wellbeing, as well as that of customers.
- Managing disruptive behaviours from individuals within the group setting.
- Encouraging customers to be regularly active – both formally and informally – within sports clubs or leisure facilities including open space.
- Effectively using social media and technology to deliver targeted messages to identified customer groups.
- Effectively monitor and evaluate activities, sessions and projects using technology platforms to maintain accurate records and produce timely reports.
- End-Point Assessment Preparation.
- Revision Sessions.
- Mock End-Point Assessment.
What is the commitment?
You will commit to the 3-year duration of the programme, including completion and attendance of all sessions and activities included within your individualised learning plan. In addition to the Training Plan, where required you may need to complete or attend the additional learning support we agree is required. Finally, preparation and completion of the End-Point Assessment.
What does it cost?
The programme is funded through the government apprenticeship system and all large employers pay into this already. The price for the programme can be taken from your apprenticeship levy; there are no other charges. If your organisation does not pay into the apprenticeship levy, e.g. a tennis club, you can still put your team on the programme but your organisation would need to contribute £300 to the cost of the training.