Sports CoachApprenticeship
We’re excited to be working with Hotshots Basketball, part of Activate Management to recruit a Sports Coach Apprentice to join their Basketball coaching team!
Location: Remote and onsite at schools and camps throughout Northampton
The Opportunity:
Hotshots Basketball is the leading primary school basketball programme in Northamptonshire, delivering fun and engaging sessions to KS1 and KS2 pupils across more than 130 schools. With over 4,000 children, we’re continuing to expand our coaching team and are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join us as apprentice coaches.
As a Hotshots Coach, you’ll help deliver structured basketball sessions in primary schools, supporting children to build confidence, develop new skills and enjoy being active. You’ll play an important role in helping to inspire the next generation while developing your own coaching skills and experience.
What You’ll Do:
Deliver before school, lunchtime and after school basketball sessions
Follow structured session plans designed for primary aged children
Create a fun, positive and inclusive learning environment
Build strong relationships with pupils, school staff and parents
Support tournaments and holiday camps throughout the year
Represent Hotshots’ values of professionalism, enthusiasm and child‑centered coaching
Day to day administration
What They’re Looking For:
All Hotshots staff need to be fun, organised, diligent and put safeguarding as their top priority. The role involves engagement with other coaches, schools, children and parents, so a confident and clear communicator is ideal.
Full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential
Willingness to travel between school locations
Strong communication and organisational skills
Reliable, punctual and professional
Confident working with groups of children
Desirable (Not Essential)
Level 1 coaching qualification
Experience in sports coaching, PE delivery or working in schools
Background in basketball or multi‑sports coaching
Working Hours: 30 hours per week in an annualised contract. Typical hours range from 8 - 5.30 (dependent on school sessions)
Pay: Apprenticeship pay scale, £8 per hour for the first 12 months, followed by National Minimum Wage for your age.
Training to be provided: A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification. Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard, 15 months plus up to 8 weeks for end-point assessment.
Future Prospects: This apprenticeship may lead to a future permanent position. Potential opportunities to progress into Lead Coach or management roles.
Benefits of the employer:
20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
Opportunity for extra hours outside of core hours.
2 days volunteering each year.
CPD and coaching development opportunities
Flexible working hours to fit around other commitments
Benefits from the training provider:
Access to TOTUM student discount
Access to Life and Progress employee support programme which includes: Health and wellbeing support, Around-the-clock support, and Confidential counselling (provided by SCCU Group)
Application closing date: 21st October 2026
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
