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This is an innovative programme which will help the workforce development requirements of employers. It is part of the government apprenticeship scheme. Find out more infomation about the government apprenticeship scheme.
A Coaching Apprentice is employed for 30 hours a week which includes the equivalent of 25 hours ‘on the job’ work in the coaching environment. This will include coaching, assisting, organising competitions, organising social events, updating notice boards, producing marketing material, attending committee meetings and all other areas of coaching and developing a coaching programme. The apprentice will also complete the equivalent of 5 hours a week ‘off the job’ training were they will complete the qualifications required for the apprenticeship.
The apprenticeships available with the LTA are for learners aged 16-18 and 19-24. Learners aged 16-18 will receive full funding for their qualifications and those aged 19-24 will receive 50% funding.
Coaching Apprenticeships are available at Level 2 and Level 3 and include the following qualifications which are delivered while the apprentice is working in the tennis environment.
1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Tennis (Level 2 Coaching Assistant) UKCC
1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Tennis (Coach Qualification) UKCC
1st4sport Level 2 Diploma in Coaching Tennis
1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Coaching Tennis
1st4sport Level 2 Award in Employment Awareness
1st4sport Level 3 Award in Employment Awareness
Level 1 Functional Skills in communication and maths*
Level 2 Functional Skills in communication and maths*
(*functional skills not required if the apprentice holds A-C in maths and English in the last 5 years)
Each level is a minimum of 12 months.
An apprentice can start at Level 2 or Level 3 and their entry will be determined by the qualifications they already hold.
An apprentice starting at Level 2 would be encouraged to progress to Level 3
- The opportunity to develop your own workforce for the future
- Train the apprentice in the philosophy of the venue and programme
- Provide a structured work environment for the apprentice
- Appoint a committee member or coach to be the apprentices mentor
- The opportunity to have an apprentice for 2 years if they progress from Level 2 to Level 3
- Receive all training and qualifications FREE (16yrs to 18) or heavily subsidised (19yrs to 24)
- Gain valuable mentoring through working with tennis experts
- Earn money whilst training
- Exposure to different coaching environments
- Enhanced career opportunities post apprenticeship
To be eligible to do this apprenticeship you must meet the following criteria:
- Aged 16-24
- Living in England
- Not in full time Education or hold a degree
- Post A levels is acceptable
- Hold the Level 1 Coaching Qualification (UKCC Level 1 Coaching Assistant)
- Have or arrange a coaching position at a centre/club for a minimum of 30 hours per week that pays minimum of £95 per week (all coaches must be employed not self employed)
The Coaching Apprenticeship programme is funded by the government; there have been several policy changes within the government and a review of the current framework which has impacted this programme causing a delay to the intake for the coaching apprentice’s.
Applications for the Level 2 Coaching Apprenticeship should be made using the downloadable form on this page and should be sent to coaches.communication@lta.org.uk
We are currently waiting for confirmation of the Level 3 Coaching Apprenticeship framework from the National Apprenticeship Service and Skills Active; with anticipation of this being available in June 2012.
Further updates will be posted on this webpage. In the meantime you are welcome to book onto all other LTA courses as per normal.