About the course

The Community Activator Coach Standard will underpin occupations such as an Activator, Sports Coach, Activity Leader, Community Worker or Outreach Officer. These roles are predominantly employed by sport for social change charities; SMEs who operate in the sport and physical activity sector; local authorities; sports clubs; leisure centres; youth work agencies; housing associations and outdoor education centres and are deployed to primarily work with inactive groups of people. 

Start Date/s

01/08/2025

Entry Requirements

Employers will set their own entry requirements however it is recommended that applicants hold three GCSEs at grade 4+ including English Language or a relevant Level 1 qualification including English Language at 4+

Assessment

• practical coaching observation
• presentation with questions and answers
• panel interview

Careers & Progression

Successful completers will be able to move into leadership or management roles within the Sector which may be aligned to an Apprenticeship at higher level. This progression will involve leading teams of people; acting as a mentor for staff; or specialising with the delivery of sporting and physical activity programmes to certain populations or communities.