Community Sports and Health Officer Apprentice

Thriving Nottingham · Nottingham

Sport and LeisureAdvanced Level 3On-site

As an Apprentice, you will work as part of the Thriving Nottingham team, supporting local residents to make positive and sustainable changes to their health and wellbeing. You will gain valuable experience delivering adult weight management and physical activity programmes, while developing your knowledge and skills in health improvement, behaviour change and community engagement.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the delivery of evidence-based adult weight management and physical activity group sessions, covering key areas of health and wellbeing, including nutrition, movement, mental wellbeing, sleep and alcohol awareness.

- Motivating, inspiring and supporting individuals to lose weight, become more physically active and adopt healthier lifestyle habits through a professional, knowledgeable and empathetic approach.

- Supporting individuals to work towards their health improvement goals, including setting realistic and achievable SMART goals that consider their individual circumstances, health needs, lifestyles and motivations.

- Working collaboratively with local communities across Nottingham to co-produce and develop Move More groups that reflect the needs and interests of residents, helping to create opportunities for people to become more physically active.

- Helping to create a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment, ensuring clients have a positive and safe experience when accessing our services.

- Accurately recording and monitoring client information, attendance and progress to help us understand the impact of our programmes.

- Working alongside colleagues across Thrive Tribe's services, contributing to new projects, partnership opportunities and service developments.

- Building positive relationships with community organisations and external partners to help promote our services and improve access to health and wellbeing opportunities.

- Following organisational policies and procedures, including Information Governance and Clinical Governance requirements.

- Demonstrating the values and ethos of Thrive Tribe in your day-to-day work, helping to create a positive and supportive culture across the organisation.

Skills required

- Good verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds.- A genuine interest in health, fitness and wellbeing, and a desire to help others improve their health.- A friendly, approachable and empathetic manner, with the ability to build positive relationships.- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively.- Reliability, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.- The ability to work independently as well as contribute positively to a team.- Confidence to engage with local communities and develop relationships with external organisations and partners.- A proactive and positive attitude, with the ability to motivate and encourage others.

Qualifications required

- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).- Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification or equivalent. Candidates who do not currently hold this qualification may be supported to achieve it as part of their development, subject to suitability for the role.- First Aid qualification (desirable).

Training you'll get

Community Sport and Health Officer Apprenticeship L3 including Functional Skills in Maths and English

Future prospects

This apprenticeship will provide an excellent foundation for a future career within the health, fitness and wellbeing industry.You will gain practical experience, develop recognised qualifications and build skills in health improvement, behaviour change, physical activity delivery and community engagement.On successful completion, there may be opportunities to progress into roles within adult health improvement, physical activity, health coaching or community wellbeing, depending on available opportunities and individual development.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 30 hours per week
Duration 12 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available 1
Posted 06 Nov 2026
Interviews 07 Dec 2026
Starts Dec 2026
Apply by 29 Nov 2026

Training provider

Lifetime Training

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

NG2 2GD

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