Annual wage £12,000.00 Working week Working pattern to be agreed with the employer. Core hours will be Monday to Friday, but with the expectation that the apprentice may also need to work some evenings and weekends. Total hours per week: 35.0 Expected duration 4 Years Possible start date 01 Jul 2024 Date posted 14 May 2024 Apprenticeship level Degree Level 6 (Degree with honours) Reference number VAC1000251001 Positions 2 available What you will do in your working day Deliver high quality sessions across a range of projects designed by Blues Foundation in school and community settings Activate curriculum programmes across primary and secondary schools, multisport sessions including ABILITY Blues, and other sport related projects and camps where appropriate Contributing to marketing activity to engage a range of abilities, backgrounds and audiences, increasing rugby participation and access to our sport Develop opportunities for Blues Foundation to grow through relationship building, actively contributing to the department business plan and working with wider Foundation staff Establish constructive working relationships with the key stakeholders and develop regular contact to promote collaboration and sharing of good practice Implement experience and knowledge gained from the Sports Business Management degree to further develop our work and create innovative ways to increase funding and increase our brand Work with both our Outreach and Community Rugby departments to support and develop our matchday offer to engage schools, community clubs and the wider fan base Plan, organise and review all sessions. As well as complete aspects of administration, monitoring and evaluation of sessions required Maintain a high standard of health and safety and implement correct safeguarding procedures Positively represent and promote Blues Foundation and the Bedford Blues brand. Maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude and energy to delivery Ability to work independently, positively and to our core values across all elements of our work The successful candidate will be reliable, hardworking, trustworthy, and willing to work as part of the team for the benefit of Blues Foundation and the wide variety of projects delivered Carry out other duties for Blues Foundation as and when required by management, not limited to the above The training you will be getting Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be awarded a BSc Sports Business Management (Work-Based), aligning to the chartered manager apprenticeship standard You will also received chartered manager status through the CMI Delivery is via day release, and you will attend the University of Hertfordshire's de Havilland campus in Hatfield one day per week for teaching What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship There may be an opportunity for further employment and development within the business upon successful completion of the apprenticeship Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Maths and English Language (Grade 4 or above) Essential A Level or equivalent Any subjects considered (Grade 104 UCAS points) Essential Things to consider If applying, please send a copy of your CV to j.purdayherts.ac.uk Additional qualifications and skills required: - Level 2 coaching award or equivalent (including England Rugby Coaching Award). - Full and clean driving license. - Valid Emergency First Aid and Safeguarding qualifications desirable. - Sector relevant qualifications are desirable. - Experience delivering a variety of high-quality rugby and activity sessions, as well as an empathy and understanding towards the target audience. - Experience in delivering and engaging young people from challenging backgrounds is desirable. This includes some experience with disabilities and SEN sessions. - Experience and ability to communicate professionally across different levels. - Ability to deliver at a high standard and to the values of Blues Foundation, as well as an ability to contribute to wider work and impact of the charity. - Experience with Microsoft Office. - Ability to work and deliver in a team environment, as well as individually. Blues Foundation are an equal opportunities employer, we will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010) to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. Blues Foundation may make adjustments or changes to the job description, role or grading at their discretion and will be communicated with the post holder. The role will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A full and clean driving license is essential for this role. The Community Rugby Apprentice will report to our Outreach Manager in all areas of their work. The role will be based at various locations around Bedford and surrounding areas, therefore an ability to travel is essential. There will also be occasional weekend and evening work.