Sports Coach Apprenticeship

As a Hotshots Coach, you’ll help deliver structured basketball sessions in primary schools, supporting children to build confidence, develop new skills and enjoy being active. You’ll play an important role in helping to inspire the next generation while developing your own coaching skills and experience.  

What You’ll Do: Deliver before school, lunchtime and after school basketball sessions Follow structured session plans designed for primary aged children  

Create a fun, positive and inclusive learning environment

Build strong relationships with pupils, school staff and parents

Support tournaments and holiday camps throughout the year  
Represent Hotshots’ values of professionalism, enthusiasm and child‑centered coaching  
Day to day administration  

What They’re Looking For:  

• All Hotshots staff need to be fun, organised, diligent and put safeguarding as their top priority.
• The role involves engagement with other coaches, schools, children and parents, so a confident and clear communicator is ideal. 
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential Willingness to travel between school locations  
• Strong communication and organisational skills Reliable, punctual and professional  
• Confident working with groups of children Desirable (Not Essential) Level 1 coaching qualification Experience in sports coaching, PE delivery or working in schools Background in basketball or multi‑sports coaching  
• Working Hours: 30 hours per week in an annualised contract. Typical hours range from 8 - 5.30 (dependent on school sessions) Pay: 
• Apprenticeship pay scale, £8 per hour for the first 12 months, followed by National Minimum Wage for your age. 

Training

Training to be provided: A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification. Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard, 15 months plus up to 8 weeks for end-point assessment. Benefits from the training provider: Access to TOTUM student discount Access to Life and Progress employee support programme which includes: Health and wellbeing support, Around-the-clock support, and Confidential counselling (provided by SCCU Group)

After the apprenticeship

Future Prospects: This apprenticeship may lead to a future permanent position. Potential opportunities to progress into Lead Coach or management roles. 
 
Benefits of the employer: 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. Opportunity for extra hours outside of core hours. 2 days volunteering each year.  
 
CPD and coaching development opportunities Flexible working hours to fit around other commitments.