Sporting Influence Apprenticeship

Job Title: PE & Activity Apprenticeship

Starting Date: Summer 2026

Location: Harrogate, Leeds, Ripon

Hours: 30 hours per week with potential of extra work. 

Salary: £8.00 per hour

Application Process: Email jobs@sportinginfluence.com to request an application pack.

About Us:

Sporting Influence delivers high-quality PE provision, enrichment programmes, wraparound care and holiday activity camps. We are committed to inspiring young people through sport, creativity and structured play in a safe and engaging environment.

We are now seeking a PE & Activity Assistant to join our team in a developmental role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who is keen to gain hands-on experience, receive on-the-job training, and achieve a recognised qualification.

Role Overview:

This is a development-focused position designed to support your growth within the sports coaching and education sector.

The role will primarily involve:

• Shadowing experienced PE Teachers and Sports Professionals
• Supporting the delivery of PE lessons and activity sessions
• Assisting with wraparound care and holiday camps
• Gradually developing confidence to lead small group activities

This is not a full delivery role initially. Instead, it focuses on learning, observing best practice, and building the skills required to progress into a Lead Coach or full-time role in the future.

Upon successful completion of your training and qualification, there will be the opportunity to progress into a full-time role within Sporting Influence.

Key Responsibilities:

Shadow & Learn:
Observe experienced staff delivering PE, sports sessions, and enrichment activities to understand structure, behaviour management and engagement strategies.

Session Support:
Assist with equipment setup, demonstrations, small group support and classroom management.

Wraparound & Camp Support:
Help supervise children during after school clubs and holiday activity camps.

Professional Development:
Actively engage in on-the-job training and work towards completing a recognised qualification by the end of the year.

Safeguarding & Standards:
Maintain professional conduct and adhere to all safeguarding, health & safety and organisational policies.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking someone who can demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for sport and working with children.
• A strong willingness to learn and develop.
• Reliability, punctuality and a positive attitude.
• Good communication skills and confidence interacting with children.
• Long-term ambition to build a career in coaching or education.

Essential Requirements:

• Some experience working with children (school, coaching, volunteering or similar).
• Commitment to completing training and gaining a recognised qualification.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Clean UK Driving License.

What We Offer:

• £8.00 per hour.
• On-the-job mentoring and structured development.
• A recognised qualification upon completion (Storyy Apprenticeship)
• Clear pathway to a full-time role within Sporting Influence.
• A supportive team environment focused on growth and progression.