Sports Coach Apprentice (Fixed term contract)

Employment terms: Two year, fixed term contract; full time, term time only.Salary: £13,778 per annumStart date: 1st September 2026

Are you a sports enthusiast looking for an apprenticeship where you can make a positive impact on young people's lives?

RGS Prep is offering the opportunity to join its Sports Department as a Sports Coach Apprentice. You will work with colleagues to develop and deliver sports programmes to pupils aged 3 to 13 years, while working towards a Level 4 Sports Coach Apprenticeship.

You will have the full support of a close-knit team as well as your course assessor who will guide you through the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful sports coach.

This role is full time, term time only, with the expectation to participate in some extra-curricular clubs and weekend fixtures.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a working knowledge of at least one core sporti.e. rugby, football, hockey or cricket.
• Is a highly enthusiastic, positive individual who can stay calm in a busy environment.
• Has the highest level of communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to deal with a wide variety of people including staff and children.
• Is a driven individualwith the ability to manage a commitment to working life whilst successfully completing college work.
• Has the ability to communicatein an authoritative way whilst maintaining respect from pupils.
• Can prioritisetheir workload and work in an organised manner without close supervision.
• Iscompetentin the use of windows based IT systems.
• Has a flexible approachto the tasks within their role.

If this sounds like you then please get in touch today. We are recruiting now for a September start.

RGS Prep has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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About Royal Grammar School Guildford

The RGS Prep and Senior Schools are situated in the heart of the historic town of Guildford, a flourishing and vibrant place to live and work.

Our strong staff community is the result of many factors.

Teaching and support staff collaborate professionally to ensure a first class education and excellent pastoral care.

Individual contribution is celebrated through the sharing of new ideas and best practice as well as personal and departmental achievements.

Social groups flourish and are a great opportunity to get to know colleagues in a more informal setting.

Our staff body is diverse and however you choose to involve yourself in school life, you will find yourself among like-minded people.