Coach Core's vision is to drive social mobility through apprenticeships and sport, so that every young person can reach their true potential and inspire those around them. Since our launch in 2012, we have worked with over 150 of the biggest sports providers, youth clubs and charities in the country, supporting over 500 young people.
Our Active Outdoors Assistants help our visitors to have great days out by providing excellent customer service and running exciting and engaging activities for a variety of audiences. As an Active Outdoors Apprentice, you will assist with creating opportunities for local people to access and enjoy the seascape through outdoor activities. You'd also be joining Europe's largest conservation charity and the wider National Trust team proudly looking after 780 miles of coastline, over 250,000 hectares of land, over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens, parks and nature reserves (including lighthouses, villages, pubs and a gold mine!) We are a unique charity welcoming millions of people each year and with a vision to open up places for the benefit of everyone, for ever. You will help us get more people enjoying more activities in our green and blue spaces.
By getting involved, you could...
- Learn more about Souter Lighthouse the wider work of the National Trust connecting people to nature and the outdoors.
- Enjoy the benefits of being outdoors surrounded by beautiful scenery.
- Build experience in planning, sustainability and delivering active experiences and events at Souter Lighthouse.
- Gain confidence and work with people from all ages and backgrounds.
- Meet new people and make new friends while being part of a small, friendly and dedicated team.
- Take pride in the knowledge that your contribution is helping to look after our special places for everyone, forever.
- Improve your health by keeping active and influence how others may wish to alter their behaviour to sustain an active lifestyle.
What's involved?
- Planning, delivering/facilitating the participation of outdoor experiences such as yoga, walking, running and other outdoor sports
- Preparation of equipment and ensuring experiences are carried out safely.
- Being a friendly face for visitors and answering any questions.
- Being part of a varied and enthusiastic team.
What your apprenticeship includes:
- A mixture of face to face and online catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress
- A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
- Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer
- The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have GCSE)
We particularly welcome applicants from female, black, minority, ethnic (BME) communities, disabled people and homosexual, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities, as they are currently underrepresented within our industry.
You will work towards your Community Activator Coach Level 2 qualification over the course of 12-18 months