Community sport and health officer
Level 3 · AdvancedHealth and science 1.3 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
The Community Sport and Health Officer apprenticeship trains you to plan and deliver sport, physical activity, and health programmes that make a difference in local communities. You will work in partnership with schools, leisure providers, health services, and voluntary groups to increase participation and tackle health inequalities. This Level 3 qualification leads to roles in leisure management, sports development, or health promotion.
On the job
What you’ll learn
How to plan, deliver, and evaluate community sport and health programmes
Partnership working with schools, NHS, councils, and community organisations
Understanding of health inequalities and how physical activity addresses them
Safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion in sport and health settings
Budget management and reporting for funded community projects
Coaching and behaviour-change techniques to support inactive populations
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Develop and deliver physical activity programmes for specific community groups
Build and maintain partnerships with local organisations and stakeholders
Collect participation data and produce reports for funders and managers
Promote sessions and events through social media and community networks
Support volunteers and activity leaders working on community programmes
Identify funding opportunities and assist with bid writing
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 3 (Advanced) - roughly A-level level. Employers usually look for some GCSEs (often English & maths around grade 4/C) or a Level 2 apprenticeship first. English & maths can sometimes be finished during training.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 4/5 (Higher) apprenticeship, or straight into the role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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