Vocational Sports Coaching

Burnley College; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

This course has beendeveloped in consultation with employers in the sport and active leisureindustry. You will gain the knowledge and training for progression into SportsCoaching and Development and eventual employment as a Sports Coach forchildren. You will learn the skills, knowledge and behaviours demanded byemployers in the sports and active leisure industry. You will learn about theways in which people participate in sport and physical activity, jobs in theleisure industry, personal skills and professional behaviours, the schoolenvironment and the National Curriculum, planning and leading children’s sportsactivity sessions and sports industry legislation and guidance.

3 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification.

Modules

• Unit 1 - Working in the sport and leisure industry
• Unit 2 - Roles and Responsibilities of a Community Activity Leader
• Unit 3 - Planning and Promoting Community Activities
• Unit 4 - Working as a Community Activity Leader

Assessment

Assessment is a developed through a mixture of written projects, practical delivery, review of session planning and coaching per formance and participant monitoring projects.

You could choose toprogress onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development,a Themis Apprenticeship in Sports Coaching or into the activity leadershipindustry.

Equipment Needed

Students will need appropriate sports wear which can be purchased from College on enrolment.

Take part in weekly practical sporting activities, join the differing Burnley College Sports Academies, regular industry guest speakers a nd poten tial visits to local external sporting activities such as Padel tennis, golf, kay aking and Padel Board.