Community Sport and Health Officer

Mending Lines · Newark-on-Trent

Sport and LeisureAdvanced Level 3On-site

The apprentice will support the Mending Lines team across our Alternative Provision and wider community programmes.

They will help deliver angling, sport and outdoor activities for young people, including those who may struggle within mainstream education or need additional support. They will also support activities for families, veterans and other members of the local community.

Day-to-day duties will include:

-Supporting sessions within our Alternative Provision

-Helping young people engage in angling and outdoor learning

-Encouraging confidence, teamwork and positive behaviour

-Supporting young people with different needs and abilities

-Helping plan and deliver community activities and events

-Setting up, checking and safely storing equipment

-Building positive relationships with young people and participants

-Helping collect feedback and record participation and outcomes

-Promoting activities through social media and local networks

-Following safeguarding, health and safety and risk assessment procedures

-Completing training and coursework towards the Level 3 Community Sport and Health Officer apprenticeship

The role will involve working outdoors in different weather conditions. Some evening or weekend work may occasionally be required for community sessions and events.

This apprenticeship is part-funded and supported by Coach Core's charitable programme, creating employment opportunities for 16-24-year-olds who have faced barriers to education, employment or career progression. We support young people with the potential to succeed who may have experienced financial disadvantage, additional learning needs, caring responsibilities or other personal or socio-economic challenges. No previous experience is required - we're looking for enthusiasm, potential and a willingness to learn. Coach Core provides additional support throughout the apprenticeship, while the employer is responsible for the final recruitment decision.

You will be working towards a Community Health and Safety Officer L3 apprenticeship over the duration of 18 months.

Skills required

Friendly, patient and able to build positive relationships with young peopleGood communication and teamwork skillsA genuine interest in angling, sport and outdoor activitiesIdeally, some fishing knowledge or experienceReliable, organised and willing to learnAble to encourage young people with different needs and abilitiesComfortable working outdoors in all weather conditionsAn understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries, or willingness to learnBasic IT skillsAble to follow instructions and work safely around water and fishing equipment

Qualifications required

We are more interested in finding someone with the right attitude, an interest in fishing and a genuine desire to support young people and the wider community.The successful applicant will work towards the Level 3 Community Sport and Health Officer apprenticeship. Appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS

Training you'll get

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

Future prospects

The apprentice will gain a Level 3 Community Sport and Health Officer qualification alongside practical experience in alternative provision, community engagement, angling and outdoor education.There may be opportunities to complete further training in areas such as angling coaching, safeguarding, first aid and mental health. Depending on performance and future vacancies, there may also be an opportunity to continue working with Mending Lines after completing the apprenticeship.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 30 hours per week
Duration 12 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available 1
Posted 13 Oct 2026
Interviews 27 Oct 2026
Starts Nov 2026
Apply by 17 Nov 2026

Training provider

Lifetime Training

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

NG23 5JB

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