c. £6K + BENEFITS
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN ADVENTURE WITH A DIFFERENCE
Active Nation will be offering the opportunity to be part of the Apprenticeship Programme designed for young people (16 and 24) who wish to pursue a full time professional career in tennis coaching. The leisure industry is a sector in the UK with continued growth; furthermore Tennis is a sport which has unique and exciting career development opportunities.
This 1 year programme is delivered through a government accredited apprentice scheme and is supported by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) – the National Governing Body for British Tennis. This is an excellent opportunity to ‘earn while you learn’. During the programme the apprentice coach will have the opportunity to embark on a Level 2 Coaching Apprenticeship and on completion of the initial programme they may have a further opportunity to progress to a Level 3 qualification and a full time position as the Sport Centre Tennis Coordinator.
The Programme will introduce candidates to a variety of skills, including tennis coaching, organising competitions, organising social events, producing marketing material, attending committee meetings and other areas of coaching and developing a coaching programme. All of these areas of responsibility will be supported through on the job training and one to one assessments with a qualified assessor.
The Outdoor Sports Centre is set in 60 acres of outdoor space and home to a wide range of pitches and facilities supporting sports like football, cricket, tennis, hockey, athletics, bowls and netball. The centre caters for adults, children and families as well as a broad range of clubs and organised groups.
WE’D LOVE TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH YOU IF YOU’RE ABLE TO TELL US:
- How you will persuade people to share in your passion for tennis
- What motivates you and why a new challenge might appeal to you
YOU WILL ALREADY HAVE:
- A 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Tennis – Level 1 Coaching Assistant Qualification (or a strong playing ability and aptitude to develop in tennis coaching quickly)
- Good communication skills, including an excellent telephone manner with a natural ability to communicate with people at all levels.
- Good IT skills and previous experience of co-ordinating or organising activities
- Ability to use their initiative and be committed to achieve within agreed work deadlines.
There are lots of benefits to doing an Apprenticeship one of which is that you will be earning a salary (circa £6,000) while you learn on a programme that has been designed specifically around your personal development. As an apprentice you would be employed for 40 hours per week. Working hours will include evening and weekend work.
IN OUR VIEW EVERYTHING IN LIFE STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION AND WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.
To apply please tell us your story so far by emailing your CV and a covering letter to:
mark.matthews@activenation.org.uk. If selected, expect a call back from us.
CLOSING DATE: Ongoing assessment
For more information visit out our website www.activenation.org.uk or call Mark Matthews, Programme Manager on 0300 0200 135, option two.
Active Nation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced CRB disclosure.