Location: Across England (primarily cities and major towns)
Who we are
Coach Core Foundation (CCF) is a UK charity, established in 2012, that uses sport and apprenticeships to transform the lives of young people who face barriers to education and employment.
We believe every young person deserves access to meaningful education, skills development, and work, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Since we began, we have:
- Supported over 1,000 apprentices into meaningful careers
- Partnered with 230+ employers across leisure, sport, and community sectors
- Enabled apprentices to deliver over one million coaching and activity sessions, engaging more than 13 million participants
We work nationally with employers including football club foundations (such as Middlesbrough and Crystal Palace), National Governing Bodies like England Boxing, and major sporting and community events across the UK.
Offer Overview
Apprenticeship & Employment Opportunities
Coach Core is committed to supporting care-experienced young people into employment.
We offer paid apprenticeships and entry-level roles within sport and community organisations. These roles are designed to help you gain qualifications, real work experience, and confidence while earning a wage.
Typical roles include:
- Community Activator Coach – delivering sport and physical activity sessions in local communities, mainly with children and young people
- Community Sport Health Officer
- Customer Service and administrative roles within leisure and community settings
You can read more about what our apprenticeships involve here: https://coachcore.org.uk/coach-core-apprentices/your-apprenticeship/
Locations
Roles are available across England, mainly in or near cities and large towns.
To see current locations: https://coachcore.org.uk/our-locations/
How roles are advertised
All current vacancies are listed here: https://lifetimetraining.co.uk/personal/apprenticeship-vacancies/coach-core/
If no roles are live, you can still register your interest here:
https://coachcore.org.uk/apprenticeships/apply-to-become-an-apprentice/
The application process is simple and only requires basic information and why you’re interested. One of our team will then contact you to guide you through the next steps and offer support.
Hearing from Other Apprentices
You can hear directly from previous Coach Core apprentices about their experiences, including people like Gabi, on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnQ54C1WJiw
Who can apply: Young people aged 16+ interested in sport, physical activity, or community work
Experience required:
- No previous work experience is required
- Enthusiasm, reliability, and willingness to learn are what matter most
How to apply:
- View live roles or register interest via the links above
- If you apply, please also notify the Care Leaver Covenant at:
📧 Connects@mycovenant.org.uk
Our team is happy to provide guidance, explain roles, and help you understand the pathway that’s right for you.
Social Media & Links
- YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSQ2kuUcv1_V2PbOQQBhIbg
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wearecoachcoreuk/?hl=en
- Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/wearecoachcoreuk/?locale=en_GB
- TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@wearecoachcore
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