Coach Core is an Apprenticeship programme developed and funded by the Royal Foundation. It is designed to give
NEET young people an employer led entry into the community coaching profession. The Nottingham Coach Core
Apprenticeship programme is being delivered by a partnership consisting of:- Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club
and its charity The Trent Bridge Community Trust, Notts County Football In the Community, Nottingham Forest
Football in the Community, National Ice Centre, Nottingham Rugby, Nottingham City of Football and Epic Partners.
This partnership approach for the delivery of Coach Core has not been done before, if successful this model will be
continued and developed further.
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Main purpose of the role :
Coach Core Programme Co-ordinator
Nottingham Management group (3 of the Partners) - Line Managed by
Nottingham City of Football
Full time - Initial 1 year contract
Coach Core Apprentices & Life Time Training
To work as part of the Nottingham Coach Core Programme Team managing and
delivering the Coach Core Apprenticeship Programme on behalf of all Partners.
Ensuring a high quality, fit for purpose workforce of Apprentices graduate from
the programme.
The role will also have tutoring, assessing and direct delivery responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
General programme and line management
 To take lead responsibility for the high quality design, planning, management and delivery of the Coach
Core Apprenticeship programme from both a strategic and project delivery standpoint.
 To performance manage and direct the work of the team of Coach Core Mentors across the programme
 To performance/ line manage, guide and develop the Coach Core Apprentices ensuring they successfully
complete their apprenticeship and training programme.
 To have a visual and active presence at programmes where apprentices are deployed, to monitor progress
and carry out quality assurance and ongoing assessment.
 To ensure Life Time tutors deliver the agreed programme of training and support as agreed.
 To strive to ensure that at least 80% of the cohort complete the apprenticeship.
Partnership working and training provision
 To establish, develop and manage relationships with all partners, funders and other relevant organisations
 To accurately inform and guide the Programme Management Team to ensure the successful management,
deployment and development of the Coach Core Apprentices.
 To support the team of Head Coaches who are mentoring and working with the apprentices, including
setting clear expectations and direction, providing training and on the job support in mentoring and
managing apprentices.
 To manage the relationship with the Royal Foundation and all Partners. Ensuring clear and coherent
communication is in place with all key stakeholders.
 To manage the training programme for the whole Apprenticeship Programme, ensuring Life Time deliver all
elements of the training as required and anticipated, holding them to account ensuring high quality delivery
at all times.
 To identify external providers to deliver effective value for money services (e.g. 1st Aid ) where need
cannot be met internally.
 To deliver training and other development activities to the Apprentices as required.
 Support each organisation to develop high quality opportunities following the apprenticeship for individuals
to move into quality employment opportunities within the partnership or other external agencies.
Administration and budgets
 To provide regular reports to the Programme Management Team on the progress and development of the
programme
 To ensure there are robust, effective and detailed project administration processes and procedures in place
adhered to.
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To ensure all resources, venues and equipment are in place for the training and being used effectively.
To ensure stringent contractual agreements and subsequent processes are in place with partners and
suppliers at all times, including managing and negotiating contracts, agreements, regularly reviewing them
to ensure they are appropriately enforced at all times
To manage the Nottingham Coach Core programme budget.
To ensure key performance indicators, monitoring and evaluation systems and administration is in place
and completed on time.
To work with the management group to attract additional funding into the programme.
Develop and manage individual action plans with all participants, updating at least once per month in
conjunction with the individuals mentors.
Other Roles
 Undertake any other occasional responsibilities that may be required by the Lead Partner Organisation.
Skills and Experiences :
Essential
 A strong professional working knowledge and experience of managing, leading, and delivering training,
workforce development and apprenticeship programmes.
 A strong professional working knowledge of community sports coaching from previous experience as a
coach and or managing and developing a team of coaches.
 Strong leadership and people development skills and have a proven track record of effective people
management (particularly of young people).
 Experience of designing, planning and managing projects.
 Experience in successfully and effectively managing partner relationships.
 An ability to resolve complex issues and manage projects in a dynamic and constantly changing
environment.
 Experience and understanding of accessing funding within Further Education and apprenticeship
programmes.
 An experienced and qualified tutor, able to deliver training and other CPD for Apprentices and Head
Coaches.
 A Qualified Assessor who is able to assess and verify level 2 and 3 qualifications.
 A passion for working with and serving the needs of disadvantaged young people.
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 Strong IT and budgeting skills, including financial planning and management processes.
 A full driving licence.
 A thorough understanding and commitment to equality and working inclusively.
Desirable
 Strong professional working knowledge and experience of managing community focused programmes
aimed at disadvantaged young people.
 A thorough understanding of and commitment to Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young people
legislation and general good practice.
 An understanding of the key principles in teaching and learning and be able to identify both good and poor
practice.
Personal Requirements :
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Able to work independently.
Well organised and able to meet deadlines.
Work and communicate effectively in a team environment.
Be flexible and self-motivated.
Able to lead and motivate others.
A good attention to detail.