Training course
Community activator coach
Summary of the apprenticeship
Do you want to join an exciting, innovative company as an apprentice, striving to make a real difference through the power of physical activity? Do you have a passion for sport & swimming? Looking for an apprenticeship in sports coaching & swimming? If you answered yes, we would love to hear from you.
What will the apprentice do at work?
We are proud of the culture we have built that makes ActiveMe 360 a great place to work and we're seeking School Sport Apprentices who shares our Active values as we continue to create a positive, fun work environment.
You will be enrolled on the Level 2 Community Activator Apprenticeship qualification with a focus on a swimming specialism. As an individual, you'll relish the opportunity to work within our partner schools and communities, supporting the delivery of our Swim Ed programme across various schools within Farnborough, Basingstoke and surrounding areas.
Fully supported by our tutor team, you'll be given opportunities to learn appropriate teaching strategies and techniques which will give you the best possible start within the sports coaching sector, alongside the all-important practical experience of delivering high-quality swimming sessions.
The apprenticeship will be a mix of both theory related study and practical delivery. Working alongside our experienced educators, you will have a first-hand experience in how to plan, deliver and review swimming sessions in a school environment. There will be several additional workshops and qualifications for you to attend to develop your knowledge of the sector further as you progress through the course.
Qualifications you will gain through this qualification:
* Level 2 Community Activator Apprenticeship.
* NPLQ lifeguards' qualification (or equivalent)
* Level 2 STA swim teacher qualification (or equivalent)
Pre-requisites required:
* Jump / dive into deep water
* Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
* Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
* Tread water for 30 seconds
* Surface dive to the floor of the pool
* Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support with the planning and delivery of Swim Ed sessions
* Commitment to complete NPLQ and swim teacher training alongside the apprenticeship
* Supporting the take down and set up of the pool during pool moves
* Support the company in achieving its goals
The apprentice's training schedule (optional)
* Our apprentices will receive weekly off the job training hours in order to engage with masterclasses, skills festival days, assignments and tasks related to the apprenticeship, online CPD courses and development sessions with their allocated skills coach
They will achieve the Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard with Swimming Specialism alongside sector-specific CPD, such as:
* STA Level 2 Swim Teacher qualification
* Pool maintenance and water testing CPD
* Supporting the PE curriculum (swimming-focused)
* Behaviour Management
* Safeguarding/Prevent
* Mental Health and Wellbeing
* Digital Skills
* Functional skills in maths and English (where required)
Apprenticeship start date
Monday 2 March 2026
Duration
15 Months
Working week details
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis, as directed by the needs of the business.
Hours per week
37.5
Wage
£14,722.50 a year
Extra information about pay (optional)
* Bonus scheme
* Performance bonus
Company benefits (optional)
Company events. On-site parking. Referral programme. Wellness programme.
Location
Sandy Lane
Farnborough
GU14 9ES
Requirements and prospects
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
We will support you in your personal development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following:
* Careers within the Sport Coaching/education sector
* Potential for further employment with the organisation
* Opportunity for further education
* Opportunity to progress to become a swim teacher
* Opportunity to become a pool supervisor
* Opportunity to diversify into wider sports coaching roles and potentially progress onto the Level 4 Sports Coach apprenticeship
What other requirements are there for this apprenticeship?
Licence/Certification:
* DBS certificate (or willing to undertake application) (required)
* Driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred but not essential)
* Experience: Swimming: 1 year (preferred)
About the employer
Name of employer on advert
ACTIVE ME 360 LIMITED
Employer information
At ActiveMe 360 we passionately believe that leading an active and healthy lifestyle can support and improve people's physical, mental and social wellbeing.
As a proud 'Social Enterprise' we do things differently. We exist to add social value by ensuring the profits we make are reinvested back into local communities and support our team in achieving our mission – 'To change lives by improving health and wellbeing using the power of physical activity, sport and education.
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Disability Confident employer
No
Contact email
Contact number
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £7.55 per hour
Work Location: In person