Apprenticeships & Qualifications
Apprenticeships for employers - Community Sport and Physical Activity sector

Building stronger, more active communities.
Community sport connects people and transforms lives . Aspire's community pathway trains professionals who use physical activity as a tool for health, wellbeing and social change.
Our apprenticeship pathway for communities
We offer a range of apprenticeship programmes supporting: community coaching providers, leisure trusts, youth organisations, clubs, charities and local authority projects.
Level 2 Community Activator Coach
Engaging local residents in grassroots sport and physical activity.
Level 2 Community Activator Coach - Swim Pathway
Specialising in inclusive aquatic activity for schools and communities.
Level 3 Community Sport and Health Officer
Leading community projects that tackle inactivity and improve wellbeing.
Level 4 Community Sports Coach
Senior roles in community coaching, outreach and sport for leadership development.
Why choose Aspire Training Solutions
Masterclasses on sport-for-development, youth engagement and social outcomes.
Aspire Skills Festival (community focus) for practical experience and networking.
Optional CPD modules via Aspire:ED - covering bid writing, event management, inclusion and volunteer leadership.
EPA aligned 'community project' encouraging apprentices to deliver a local participation or wellbeing initiative.

Dream Big Sports
"The candidates are now some of our strongest coaches because they have the practical development with the company and the theory with Aspire."
Dillan O’Connor Owner & Director

Essex Professional Coaching
"Apprenticeships are now part of the strategy for our company. Candidates are of a higher calibre because we are better equipped in our recruitment process to engage them and support them from the outset."
Adam Hampson Owner & Director
Your guide to the apprenticeship journey
Want to know what your apprentice will learn and how you can support them?
This interactive employer guide gives a clear overview of the Level 2 Community Activator Coach apprenticeship. It outlines key stages, training content and how you, as an employer or mentor, can guide their progress.
We’ve developed these guides for each of our apprenticeship standards, with dedicated versions for employers, apprentices and support teams so everyone is clear, confident and aligned from the start.
Training Needs Analysis for the community sector
This downloadable tool helps community sport, leisure and physical activity organisations assess development needs, aligned to:
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Delivery priorities
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Target groups
- Partnership goals
Use it to shape your workforce development strategy, identify training gaps and plan future growth.
Skills Gap Analysis for staff
This self-reflection tool supports care staff, activity coordinators and wellbeing leads to:
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Reflect on current skills
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Identify strengths and development areas
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Link to professional goals including wellbeing and inclusion goals
It’s a simple way to support personal development planning, CPD tracking and review conversations.
If you are interested in learning more about our apprenticeships, complete the enquiry form to speak to one of our team.
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