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Level 4 Sports Coach Apprenticeship

Dear Prospective Apprentice,

At Amesbury, we believe that sport plays a vital role in developing confidence, resilience, and
teamwork in young people. We are committed to creating an environment where every child can
thrive through physical activity and a love of sport.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join us as a Level 4 Sports Coach
Apprentice, supported by Lions Academy. This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to
develop advanced coaching skills, gain hands-on experience, and inspire the next generation of
athletes while working towards a nationally recognized qualification.

As a Sports Coach Apprentice, you will support the delivery of high-quality coaching sessions across a
range of sports, encouraging participation, skill development, and enjoyment. You will work closely
with experienced coaches to plan and lead activities that promote physical literacy, healthy lifestyles,
and positive attitudes towards sport.

This role involves:

Supporting pupils of all abilities to develop confidence and competence in a variety of sports.

•  Assisting in the organisation and delivery of PE lessons and extracurricular sports clubs.
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•  Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for learning and competition.
•  Contributing to school sporting events and fixtures, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship.

Amesbury Prep School, located in the beautiful Surrey countryside near Hindhead, is a vibrant co-
educational school for children aged 9 months to 13 years. We pride ourselves on a friendly, inclusive
ethos where staff work hard to provide exceptional opportunities for pupils. While we strive for
excellence in sport and education, we also value compassion, inclusivity, and social responsibility.
If you are passionate about sport, eager to learn, and committed to helping young people achieve
their potential, we would love to hear from you.

An application form can be found at Careers - Amesbury School

Job Description

School Aims

Our primary aim at Amesbury Prep School is to ensure that every child enjoys a fulfilling and enriching
educational journey. We strive to create an environment where each student feels valued, supported,
and empowered to reach their full potential. Specifically, our goals include:

•  Equipping every child with the skills, aptitudes, and resilience necessary for success in senior

school and beyond.

•  Cultivating a caring community that promotes commitment, courtesy, cooperation, tolerance,

and compassion.

•  Fostering  strong  partnerships  between  home  and  school  to  enhance  the  educational

experience.

•  Setting a high standard of achievement and innovation, while nurturing personal development

among staff.

•  Fulfilling our social and environmental responsibilities to society.

Role Overview

The Level 4 Sports Coach Apprentice is a pivotal member of the school’s sports team, supporting the
delivery of a wide-ranging and ambitious sports program. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic, proactive
individual with a passion for sport and a desire to gain hands-on experience in a school environment.

Personal Specification

Essential:

•  Knowledge, experience playing/coaching/umpiring a minimum of three of the following core

sports – Hockey, Netball ,Football, Rugby and Cricket.

•  Believe in Amesbury and be committed to its ethos, culture and values
•  Take initiative, be creative and work independently without being told what to do.
•  A passion for sport and working with children.
•  Take initiative, be creative and work independently without being told what to do.
•  Reliable, enthusiastic, and motivated with a strong work ethic.
•  Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
•  Support the Teachers in improving the quality of teaching and learning
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•  A willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
•  Adhere to an agreed timetable

Job Specifications

•  The role of a Level 4 Sports Coach Apprentice is a very important one in the life of the school.
It is expected that the Level 4 Sports Coach Apprentice will be approachable and friendly, but
firm  in  their  dealings  with  children  and  working  always  in  support  of  the  staff.  It  is  most
important that they take care not to become over-familiar with children and know when and
where to seek help if they discern a problem with any child.

•  The  Level  4  Sports  Coach  Apprentice  should  familiarise  themselves  with  the  ‘Amesbury
Behaviours  and  Attitude  Framework’  document  in  order  understand  what  we  believe  High
Performance looks like.

•  This is a job that demands commitment and an interest in young children and has much to
commend it. The scope for individual initiative and specialisation is considerable within the
parameters of the School.

•  To assist with sport and extra-curricular activities. While staff will be assigned to sports teams
as  coaches,  the  Level  4  Sports  Coach  Apprentice  will  be  given  a  lot  of  authority  to  take
responsibility for sports coaching under the direction of the Director of Sport, commensurate
on their ability and training.

•  To attend induction and in-service training as determined by Deputy Head (Pastoral)

Support & Training:

At Amesbury  School, we  provide ongoing support  and training to help you develop as a coach and
educator.

•  Ongoing In-House Support

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·

School-Based  Mentoring  –  Guidance  from  experienced  teachers  and  sports  staff  to
develop your coaching and teaching skills.
Training  –  Regular  in-house  training  sessions  to  improve coaching  techniques
and classroom management.

•  Academic & Apprenticeship Support

·  Apprenticeships  &  Qualifications  –  Work  towards accredited coaching  and  teaching

qualifications while gaining hands-on experience.

·  Access  Sport  Partnership  –  Additional  workshops  and courses  to  enhance

your coaching skills and confidence.

•  Coach Mentoring from Lions Sports Academy

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1-to-1 Mentorship – Ongoing support and guidance from experienced Lions coaches.

·  Observation & Feedback – Work with senior coaches to receive structured feedback

to refine your skills.

·  Career  Progression  –  Pathways

into  full-time coaching,  education,  or  sports

management.

Key Responsibilities

•  Sports Coaching & Support:

·  Assist in planning and delivering sports lessons and training sessions across a variety

of disciplines (e.g. Hockey, cricket, netball, athletics).

·  Provide  coaching  for  school  sports  teams,  including  preparing  for  and  attending

fixtures and tournaments.

·  Offer tailored support to students of varying abilities, fostering skill development and

enthusiasm.

•  Administration:

·  Assist  with  the  organization  of  sports  fixtures,  including  communication  with other

schools, preparing equipment, and maintaining records.
Ensure sports facilities are prepared, safe, and tidy for lessons and events.

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•  Pastoral Care & Supervision:

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Supervise students during breaks, lunchtimes, and co-curricular activities (CCAs)
·  Build  positive,  supportive  relationships  with  pupils,  encouraging  their  personal  and

sporting development.

•  Events & Activities:

·  Play a key role in sports days, tournaments, and other school events.
·  Contribute to after-school care where required.

•  General:

·  Be a visible and active member of the school community, promoting the values and

ethos of Amesbury School.

·  Undertake  other  reasonable  duties  as  required  by  the  Director  of  Sport  or  Senior

Leadership Team.

Accountability

The Level 4 Sports Coach Apprentice are appointed by the Head.

Terms & Conditions

Salary: Apprenticeship Rate

Contract: starting January 2026 to August 2027

Hours: 8.00am – 6.00pm (40 hours per week including 8 hours study per week), Five days a week
during term time, including inset days.

Holidays: Work commences on the first day of term i.e. the first day of inset for staff. There is no
requirement to work at half-terms or holidays.

Child Protection/Safeguarding

Amesbury is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All
staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and undergo enhanced DBS checks.