ACTIVE SCHOOLS MODERN APPRENTICE - SVQ in SPORTS COACHING

ACTIVE SCHOOLS MODERN APPRENTICE - SVQ in SPORTS COACHING

36 hours per week (1 year fixed term)

£12,013

The Active Schools team within Live Active Leisure is supporting young people in the local area by providing opportunities to gain skills and knowledge in the world of work through a Modern Apprentice training programme. Candidates will undertake a SVQ Level 2 qualification in Sports Coaching at SCQF Level 6, as well as other generic and sports/physical activity related awards and qualifications.

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to provide support across a range of different school projects and programmes. You will contribute to the growth and development of physical activity and sport for targeted primary school aged children in a number of identified schools in Perth and Kinross.

The postholder will be based in primary schools and will be responsible for delivering gross motor skills programmes, such as the Jungle Journey and Fizzy Programme, to small groups of P1-P3 children as well as a range of extra curricular opportunities across P1-P7.

This opportunity would suit young people aged 16 – 19 who are interested in developing their coaching skills, have a passion for physical activity and sport and who enjoy working with children.

The posts are regulated work with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An offer of employment by Live Active Leisure will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.

For more information about this post please contact Joy Cameron, Active Schools Coordinator, on 07920 270430 or [email protected].

Closing Date: 28 June 2024

Interview Date: 12 July 2024