Summary
To support the delivery of community-based sport, health, and wellbeing activities for people of all ages in Sefton/Southport. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build skills, confidence and work experience through a supportive role at Southport FC Community Foundation.
Wage
£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Community activator coach (level 2)
Hours
Flexible – may include some evenings/weekends. Shifts to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
Start date
Monday 29 September 2025
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
* Assist in delivering activities for children, young people, and adults (e.g., football, multi-sports, walking football, education workshops)
* Help set up, pack down, and manage equipment at sessions and events
* Support lead staff in engaging with participants and creating a safe, welcoming environment
* Attend training, staff meetings and community events as part of your development
* Promote positive values including teamwork, inclusion and respect
* Represent the Foundation in a friendly and professional manner.
* Complete basic records such as session registers and feedback forms
* Follow safeguarding and health & safety guidelines at all times
Where you'll work
THE PURE STADIUM
HAIG AVENUE
SOUTHPORT
PR8 6JZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED
Training course
Community activator coach (level 2)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Planning and adapting sessions and activities that respond to customer feedback and encourage customers to develop a lifelong activity habit.
* Coaching or leading pre-planned sport or physical activity sessions that are attractive to the target audience(s) and develop motivational relationships with customers.
* Promoting a physical activity offer, (including but not exclusively) organised play and sport in the community which supports individuals on their behaviour change journey.
* 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 practising 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 such as outdoor group exercise and informal social play.
* 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, appropriately, to deliver targeted messages to identified customer groups for example children, teenagers, adults and older adults.
* Effectively monitor and evaluate activities, sessions and projects using technology platforms to maintain accurate records and produce timely reports.
Training schedule
Community Activator Coach Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Presentation skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
Other requirements
Willingness to complete relevant training (e.g. safeguarding, first aid) Any basic qualification in sport, health, or youth work (e.g. FA Playmaker, Level 1) No formal experience required Some informal or voluntary experience is welcome (e.g., helping at a youth club, school sports day) Experience engaging with others in a team, school or community setting