Bridlington Cricket Foundation, in partnership with Activfirst, is recruiting an Apprentice Coach / Community Activator to work full time with the sports charity based in Bridlington.
Salary: age-related living wage
Hours: 30 hours per week on a shift pattern, including evenings and weekends
Location: Pavilion Club House, Dukes Park, Moorfield Road, Bridlington YO16 4LE
Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026, 5pm
About the role
An apprenticeship combining community cricket coaching with a nationally recognised qualification. Depending on your experience you will complete either the Level 2 Community Activator Coach (for those starting their coaching journey) or the Level 3 Community Sport and Health Officer (for those with some experience), with a clear development pathway beyond. You will work alongside experienced coaches and mentors across schools and community programmes, helping to grow cricket across Bridlington and beyond.
Key responsibilities
- Cricket and generic sport/skills coaching in primary schools, and cricket coaching in high schools
- Cricket taster and recruitment sessions; assist with school competitions and festivals
- Coaching and assistance with the Women & Girls programme
- Growing and retaining participation in cricket, including inclusive opportunities for people of all ages and abilities and under-represented groups
- Building positive relationships with participants, coaches, volunteers and partner organisations
- Maintaining attendance records, supporting the smooth running of sessions and promoting health, safety and safeguarding
- Attending core Foundation events, camps and summer activities outside term time
We are looking for someone who is
- Enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in sport, physical activity and community wellbeing
- A great communicator with excellent teamwork and motivational skills
- Able to work independently and manage their own workload
- Flexible on working hours and committed to continuous development, equality and inclusion
- Holding, or keen to work towards, a cricket coaching qualification
No specific entry requirements, but the successful candidate will complete initial assessments in maths and English during onboarding. A driving licence is essential. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).
What the Foundation offers
- A fully supported apprenticeship with on-the-job learning to a recognised qualification
- Face-to-face and online catch-ups every 4 to 6 weeks, reviews every 12 weeks with your line manager and Learning Coach, and Functional Skills in English and maths if needed
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement
Bridlington Cricket Foundation is a Disability Confident committed employer.
How to apply
Send your CV with a covering statement highlighting your suitability for the role to recruitment@bridlingtoncricketfoundation.co.uk. Shortlisting takes place the week commencing 16 November; interviews will be held at Pavilion Club House, Dukes Park, Bridlington (dates to be confirmed).
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Salary: age-related living wage
Hours: 30 hours per week on a shift pattern, including evenings and weekends
Location: Pavilion Club House, Dukes Park, Moorfield Road, Bridlington YO16 4LE
Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026, 5pm
About the role
An apprenticeship combining community cricket coaching with a nationally recognised qualification. Depending on your experience you will complete either the Level 2 Community Activator Coach (for those starting their coaching journey) or the Level 3 Community Sport and Health Officer (for those with some experience), with a clear development pathway beyond. You will work alongside experienced coaches and mentors across schools and community programmes, helping to grow cricket across Bridlington and beyond.
Key responsibilities
- Cricket and generic sport/skills coaching in primary schools, and cricket coaching in high schools
- Cricket taster and recruitment sessions; assist with school competitions and festivals
- Coaching and assistance with the Women & Girls programme
- Growing and retaining participation in cricket, including inclusive opportunities for people of all ages and abilities and under-represented groups
- Building positive relationships with participants, coaches, volunteers and partner organisations
- Maintaining attendance records, supporting the smooth running of sessions and promoting health, safety and safeguarding
- Attending core Foundation events, camps and summer activities outside term time
We are looking for someone who is
- Enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in sport, physical activity and community wellbeing
- A great communicator with excellent teamwork and motivational skills
- Able to work independently and manage their own workload
- Flexible on working hours and committed to continuous development, equality and inclusion
- Holding, or keen to work towards, a cricket coaching qualification
No specific entry requirements, but the successful candidate will complete initial assessments in maths and English during onboarding. A driving licence is essential. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).
What the Foundation offers
- A fully supported apprenticeship with on-the-job learning to a recognised qualification
- Face-to-face and online catch-ups every 4 to 6 weeks, reviews every 12 weeks with your line manager and Learning Coach, and Functional Skills in English and maths if needed
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement
Bridlington Cricket Foundation is a Disability Confident committed employer.
How to apply
Send your CV with a covering statement highlighting your suitability for the role to recruitment@bridlingtoncricketfoundation.co.uk. Shortlisting takes place the week commencing 16 November; interviews will be held at Pavilion Club House, Dukes Park, Bridlington (dates to be confirmed).