Community Activator Coach
- Level 2
- Ofqual Regulated
- 12 Month Programme
- 3 Month EPA Period
- Remote Delivery
- Bi-Weekly Online Sessions
- Industry Specialist Tutor
Course Summary
Purpose
The Level 2 Community Activator Coach apprenticeship helps learners develop the knowledge and skills needed to inspire and engage people in sport and physical activity within local communities. It creates opportunities for individuals to support health, wellbeing, and participation while giving employers staff who can run safe and inclusive sessions.
Course Overview
The programme introduces the fundamentals of coaching, activity delivery, and community engagement. Learners gain an understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and how to use sport to positively impact participants. The apprenticeship combines practical delivery with structured learning.
Key Features
- Builds confidence in leading physical activity sessions
- Develops skills in safeguarding and inclusive practice
- Encourages strong communication and teamwork
- Provides an understanding of community engagement through sport
Who is it for?
This apprenticeship is suited to individuals who want to use sport and physical activity to make a positive impact in their communities. Typical job titles include:
- Community Activator Coach
- Sports Development Assistant
- Sports Coach Support Worker
- Community Engagement Worker
Benefits for Learners
Learners will gain the confidence to support activity sessions, encourage participation and act as positive role models in their communities. Completion creates pathways into higher-level sports coaching and development roles.
Benefits for Employers
Employers benefit from staff who can lead engaging activity sessions, encourage healthy lifestyles and contribute to wider community development goals.
Entry Requirements
- 16 or over and not in full-time education
- Employed in a relevant role
- Be working a minimum of 30 hours per week
- Have the right to work in the UK
Functional Skills
All apprentices are required to have a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths.
If you already hold GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher in these subjects, you will not need to complete any additional qualifications. If you have not yet achieved these grades, you will be supported to work towards Functional Skills in English and/or Maths as part of your apprenticeship.
Learning is built into your apprenticeship and our team will provide the guidance and resources you need to achieve the required level.
Career Progression
Every apprenticeship at Educationwise is designed with clear next steps in mind. Learners can progress from entry-level roles through to specialist and managerial positions, depending on their chosen pathway.
You can view the full progression routes for this programme in our Career Progression PDF, which highlights how each qualification links to further development opportunities.
Curriculum
| Module | Months | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1–2 | Learning Launch |
| 2 | 2–4 | Company Compliance and Roles & Responsibilities |
| 3 | 4–6 | Plan, Do, Review |
| 4 | 6–8 | Promoting Behaviour Change |
| 5 | 8–10 | Working Within the Community |
| 6 | 10–12 | Meeting Customer Expectations |
| 7 | 12 | Preparing for End Point Assessment |
Assessment
Once learners have completed the training phase and passed through Gateway, they move on to the End-Point Assessment, which takes place over a three-month period. The End-Point Assessment includes a practical observation, a presentation with questions and answers, a panel interview and a professional discussion based on the learner’s portfolio.
Successful apprentices will achieve the Level 2 Community Activator Coach apprenticeship standard, which is nationally recognised and can lead to further qualifications or employment opportunities in the sport and physical activity sector.
Funding For Employers
Levy
- If your organisation has an annual wage bill of over £3 million, you will pay the apprenticeship levy (0.5% of your payroll).
- Levy funds are collected through your HMRC account and can be used to cover the full cost of apprenticeship training and assessment.
- Funds expire after 24 months if not used.
Non-Levy
- If your organisation has a wage bill of under £3 million, you will only contribute 5% of the training costs for each apprentice.
- The government funds the remaining 95%.
- For employers with fewer than 50 staff, apprentices aged 16–18 (or 19–24 with an Education, Health & Care Plan) are 100% government funded.
Additional Information
- Employers may also be eligible for incentive payments for hiring younger apprentices.
- Our team will guide you through the process of setting up a digital apprenticeship service (DAS) account and securing funding.
Apprenticeship Guide PDF
Access this downloadable PDF for a detailed overview of the Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship, covering what you’ll study, how the programme is delivered, assessment requirements, key skills developed and how to get started.
Expression of Interest
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