Are you passionate about sport, helping young people, and making a positive difference in your local community?
Fylde Rugby Community Foundation is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Community Sports Coach & Youth Worker.
This role combines practical coaching experience with a fully supported Youth Worker Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship, providing the perfect pathway for anyone looking to build a rewarding career in sport, youth work, and community development.
Make a Difference Through Sport
As an Apprentice Community Sports Coach & Youth Worker, you’ll play a vital role in delivering and supporting our growing range of community, school, and youth programmes across Fylde, Wyre, and Blackpool.
Working alongside experienced coaches and youth workers, you’ll help inspire young people, encourage active lifestyles, and create positive experiences through sport and community engagement.
Whether you’re delivering rugby sessions in schools, supporting community sports camps, or helping to run youth club activities, every day will bring new opportunities to develop your skills while making a genuine impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll gain hands-on experience by:
- Delivering engaging sports coaching sessions in schools, rugby clubs, and community settings.
- Supporting rugby and multi-sport camps during school holidays.
- Assisting with curriculum and after-school sports programmes.
- Helping deliver community outreach projects and engagement initiatives.
- Facilitating inclusive youth work sessions and activities.
- Supporting the planning, preparation, and evaluation of programmes.
- Promoting participation, inclusion, and enjoyment in all activities.
- Ensuring a safe and supportive environment through safeguarding and health and safety best practice.
- Representing the Foundation at community events and building relationships with local organisations.
Develop Your Career with a Degree Apprenticeship
Alongside your practical experience, you’ll complete a Level 6 Youth Worker Degree Apprenticeship, a three-year programme designed to develop the next generation of youth and community professionals.
You’ll attend weekly lectures at Burnley Campus while gaining real-world experience through your work with the Foundation.
The programme covers key areas including:
- Youth development and engagement
- Safeguarding and child protection
- Communication and mentoring skills
- Project management
- Community development
- Leadership and professional practice
You’ll also have opportunities to gain additional certifications, including First Aid, Safeguarding, Risk Assessment, and Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness training.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking individuals who have:
- A genuine passion for sport and community development.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
- Enthusiasm for working with children and young people.
No previous coaching qualifications are required, and while access to transport would be beneficial for travelling between venues, it is not essential when starting the role.
What We Offer
- A structured apprenticeship programme with ongoing mentoring and support.
- Valuable experience working in schools, youth settings, and community environments.
- Opportunities to gain nationally recognised qualifications.
- A supportive and experienced team environment.
- The chance to make a lasting impact within local communities.
Location
The role is based at Fylde Rugby Club, Blackpool Road, Lytham St Annes, with delivery taking place across schools, rugby clubs, and community settings throughout the Fylde Coast.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
If you’re looking for a rewarding career that combines sport, youth work, education, and community impact, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please follow the application link below and submit your application.
Take the first step towards a career that helps change lives through sport, education, and community engagement.
Apply Now
Click the link below to submit your application and begin your journey with Fylde Rugby Community Foundation.
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