As an Apprentice Community Coach, you'll play an important role in delivering inspiring sport and physical activity opportunities across Bradford. Working alongside experienced coaches, you'll support programmes in schools, community venues, holiday camps and football projects, helping people of all ages become more active, confident and connected.

Throughout the apprenticeship you'll develop your coaching skills, learn how to plan and deliver engaging sessions, understand how to adapt activities for different ages and abilities, and build the confidence to lead sessions independently.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career within sport, education or community development.

This is more than just a coaching role. You'll be joining one of the country's leading football club charities, gaining hands-on experience across schools, community sport, education and inclusion programmes.

Throughout your apprenticeship you'll receive:

- Mentoring from experienced Community Coaches

- Funded training and CPD opportunities

- Experience across a wide range of programmes

- Opportunities to work alongside Bradford City AFC

- Support towards recognised coaching qualifications

- Clear progression opportunities within the Foundation

Core Responsibilities:

Session Delivery

Support senior coaches in delivering high-quality sessions.

Progress towards independently leading sessions.

Deliver engaging, inclusive and participant-centred activities.

Adapt activities to meet differing participant needs.

Planning & Administration

Assist with session planning and evaluation.

Complete registers, consent forms and monitoring data.

Maintain accurate records using Salesforce.

Professional Standards

Follow safeguarding, health and safety and Foundation policies.

Care for equipment and facilities.

Represent the Foundation professionally.

Contribute positively to the wider team.

This apprenticeship is part-funded and supported by Coach Core's charitable programme, creating employment opportunities for 16-24-year-olds who have faced barriers to education, employment or career progression. We support young people with the potential to succeed who may have experienced financial disadvantage, additional learning needs, caring responsibilities or other personal or socio-economic challenges. No previous experience is required - we're looking for enthusiasm, potential and a willingness to learn. Coach Core provides additional support throughout the apprenticeship, while the employer is responsible for the final recruitment decision.

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