Multi Sports Assistant Coach Apprentice

The Russell Martin Foundation · Southwick

Sport and LeisureIntermediate Level 2On-site

As a Multi Sports Assistant Coach Apprentice you will:

- To help senior RMA coaches plan and deliver professional high quality coaching sessions that promote sustained participation in football and sport and provide participants with the opportunity to develop and grow both as players and as individuals.

- To liaise with RMA programme leads, school staff, and parents (as applicable), to ensure all activities are delivered in a safe and enjoyable environment.

- To be punctual and organised, ensuring that all equipment is prepared, and the venue is ready prior to the arrival of the participants.

- To be responsible for the welfare of children and young people in your care, ensuring they are signed in and out of each session by a parent, carer, or designated school staff member.

- To communicate your availability for sessions efficiently and professionally with RMA programme leads.

- To adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures as outlined by RMF/RMA and report any safeguarding or welfare incidents to the appropriate programme lead.

- To always act as an ambassador for the Russell Martin Foundation, representing the charity in a professional manner.

- To be clean and well presented, wearing full RMA kit.

- To demonstrate a positive commitment to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion and reporting any acts of discrimination.

- To attend in-house Safeguarding Training CPD sessions or other formal training when required.

- To fulfil additional roles and responsibilities as required by RMA programme leads.

Alongside gaining your Community Activator Coach L2 apprenticeship qualification.

Skills required

- Knowledge and experience of working with and/or coaching children and young people.- Experience of working as part of a team with other staff and/or coaches.- Demonstrate an understanding and/or interest in Russell Martin Foundation's charitable football/multi-sports, education and health and wellbeing programmes.

Qualifications required

- Hold a minimum FA Level 1 Football Coaching Qualification.- In-date Emergency First Aid and Safeguarding Certificates.- In-date accepted Full Enhanced DBS check.- As part of their apprenticeship the successful candidate will be required to complete the "Community Sport & Health Officer" course leading to a Level 3 qualification. This is delivered by Lifetime via a blended learning programme over 14 months.

Future prospects

Opportunity to gain experience in football and multi sports coaching within a growing charity, with potential future employment opportunities.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 30 hours per week
Duration 12 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available 2
Posted 29 Jun 2026
Interviews 06 Jul 2026
Starts Sep 2026
Apply by 27 Jul 2026

Training provider

Lifetime Training

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

BN42 4FN

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