Sports Swim Apprentice (Level 4)
About the role
Time4Sport are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Community Sports & Swimming Coach to join our growing team.
This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to develop professional coaching, leadership and wellbeing skills while making a real difference to communities across Staffordshire and Cheshire.
Working alongside experienced coaches and mentors, you will support the delivery of high-quality swimming, physical activity, sport and wellbeing programmes that encourage participation, confidence and lifelong healthy habits for children and families.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about swimming, community sport and health, and who wants to grow into a long-term career within the sport, leisure and wellbeing sector.
Key Responsibilities:
As an Apprentice Community Sports & Swimming Coach, you will:
- Support the planning and delivery of swimming, physical activity, sport and wellbeing sessions for children and families
- Work collaboratively with community partners, leisure providers and health-focused organisations
- Assist a Senior Coach to deliver engaging, inclusive and participant-centred sessions
- Complete swimming teaching and lifeguard training.
- Contribute to Time4Wellbeing programmes, holiday activity camps and community events
- Support promotional activity, including social media and digital content
- Attend regular apprenticeship workshops and complete work-based projects and presentations
- Support enrichment activities and community sporting events
- Always uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and inclusion standards
Essential Requirements:
- Aged 17+ Due to driving requirements
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Minimum GCSE grade 4/C in PE, maths and English (or equivalent)
- Willingness to obtain and maintain a clean DBS
- Flexible approach and commitment to high standards
- Previous experience or qualifications in sport, PE or swimming (desirable)
- A keen interest in swimming teaching
Working week
Shifts to be confirmed.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
You will be fully supported through a comprehensive apprenticeship programme, including:
- Level 4 Community Sports Coach Apprenticeship
- Level 2 Swim England Teacher qualification
- Level 3 Pool Lifeguard qualification
Level 2 Award in Multi-Skills Coaching - Level 2 Safeguarding Children
Paediatric First Aid - Ongoing CPD, mentoring and professional development
Successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to:
- Employment as a full time swimming teacher or Community Sports, Swimming or Health & Wellbeing Coach
- Progression within Time4Sport’s coaching and leadership pathways
- A long-term career in the sport, leisure, swimming and community wellbeing sector
Company benefits
- Nike uniform, equipment and laptop provided
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- VIVUP lifestyle and wellbeing benefits
- Free childcare passes*
- Discounted gym membership
Things to consider
Essential Requirements
- Aged 17+ Due to driving requirements
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Minimum GCSE grade 4/C in PE, Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Willingness to obtain and maintain a clean DBS
- Flexible approach and commitment to high standards
- Previous experience or qualifications in sport, PE or swimming (desirable)
- A keen interest in swimming teaching
About TIME 4 SPORT UK LTD
Established in 2007, Time4Sport was founded with a passion for improving the lives of children and families through physical activity, sport and healthy living. We are now one of Staffordshire and Cheshire’s leading providers of holiday camps, swimming programmes and community physical activity initiatives.
Each week, over 7,500 children and families benefit from our services, supporting healthier, happier and more active communities.
“Simply the best” – Mr Drew, Springcroft Primary SchoolOur Values
Culture: We nurture, educate, innovate and inspire through teamwork, excellence and ambition.
Purpose: Providing a fitter, healthier and happier future.
Vision: To nurture healthier communities through health education, physical activity, swimming and sport.
Mission: To encourage healthy lifestyles among children and families through inclusive, engaging and high-quality programmes.