Community Sport and Health Officer - Level 3 Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship

The Community Sport and Health Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship standard combines employment and continued study for learners looking to engage people in sport and physical activity across local communities

An apprenticeship is the perfect way for individuals to earn an income while continuing to develop personally, professionally and academically, while providing employers with valuable skilled staff to enhance or fill skills gaps within their business.

The key role of a Community Sport and Health Officer is to initiate behaviour change in local residents with regards engagement in sport and physical activity across local communities. By working within and across local organisations individuals will scope, organise and coordinate the delivery of opportunities for local communities to get more physically active.

The Community Sport and Health Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship is also a popular pathway for our further education students looking to enter into sport or community coaching upon completion of their Level 2 or Level 3 Extended Diploma Studies with us at Access Sport.

Community Sport and Health Officer Apprenticeship – Highlights

Qualification

L3 Community Sport and Health Officer Apprenticeship

Duration

12-18 Months

Employment

Minimum 30 hour weekly contract

Off Job Training

Minimum of 6 hours training per week

Learner Reviews

Every 8-10 Weeks to ensure progress on track

Monthly Tutorials

To support learning and development

End Point Assesments

Work-based observation, case study challenge, presentation with Q&A, Panel Interview

Additional Qualifications

Depending on employers role requirements

Progression

Full-time employment, higher level apprenticeship.

Community Sport and Health Officer - Overview

Successful applicants will be directly employed by one of our carefully selected sport and leisure employers that we have built established relationships to ensure the apprenticeship is right for both the employee and employer.

Alongside developing skills and experience on-the-job as a Community Sport and Health Officer, your off-the-job training (minimum off 6 hours per week) will enable you to enhance your knowledge, skills and behaviours set out within the apprenticeship standard. These will include the following subjects and more…

Physical activity and healthy living in the community %

Principles of behavioural change from a healthy sporting lifestyle %

Safeguarding and safety within the community %

Whole community activation and engagement %

Plan and implement activity programmes %

Evaluation of community sport and physical activity programmes %

Delivering community sport and health activities %

Initiating community partnerships %

National and local funding opportunities %

APPRENTICESHIP ASSESSMENT

The Community Sport and Health Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship is assessed across a variety of methods including work-based observation, case study challenge, presentation with Q&A and a panel interview.

QUALIFICATION AND PROGRESSION ROUTES

Upon successful completion of the Standard, all Apprentices will be automatically given CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) at Affiliate Member level.

Successful completers will be able to move into senior roles within the Sector – leading teams of people or specialising with certain populations, particular sports or programmes. On successful completion of this apprenticeship the Community and Health Officer will be eligible to apply to become an Affiliate of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).

Community Sport & Health Officer - Entry Requirements

To apply for a Community Sport & Health Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship, the minimum entry requirements are normally followed to be considered for a formal interview for any role we have available:

Ideally 5 GCSE Qualifications (grade 4-9) %

or a qualifying Level 2 qualification %

Demonstrate a passion for sport for development sector %

Be at least 16 years of age %

FEELING INSPIRED?

If you are looking for an apprenticeship to kick off your future in the sport, fitness and leisure industry then complete the following form for further details and an informal chat with our dedicated apprenticeship team.

APPRENTICESHIPS – THE BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYERS

Whether you want to bring fresh, highly-skilled talent to your business, or upskill your existing staff to match the changing needs of your industry, Access Sport Apprenticeships is here for you.

A thriving business is one that is able to adapt and evolve with the wider industry. With decades of experience in apprenticeships and an offer that takes in a range of apprenticeship standards across a variety of roles within the sport, fitness and leisure industries, we’re ready to help you take your team to the next level.

If you are an employer considering Sport & Leisure apprenticeships or would like to find out more about our apprenticeship offering and how it could support your business then get in touch by booking a consultation with our dedicated team.