Fixed term for 2 years
Are you passionate about sport, health and helping others? We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Health, Sport and Fitness Apprentice to join our team and support programmes that improve wellbeing across Torfaen.
This role will give you the chance to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification, helping to deliver activities that make a real difference in the community.
What you’ll do:
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Support the delivery and development of sport, fitness and wellbeing programmes
- Assist with events, activities and coaching sessions across the borough
- Help promote programmes and share success stories through social media and other channels
- Work with targeted groups to encourage participation in physical activity
- Support young people interested in volunteering, coaching and leadership opportunities
- Assist with monitoring and evaluating programmes and projects
What we’re looking for:
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A passion for sport, fitness and improving wellbeing
- A positive attitude and enthusiasm for working with people of all ages
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to learn and complete training as part of the apprenticeship
- Interest in community work and promoting active lifestyles
What you’ll gain:
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A nationally recognised qualification
- Valuable experience working in community sport and health programmes
- Opportunities to develop coaching, leadership and promotional skills
This is a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding career while helping to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Salli Moreton, Career Development and Apprenticeship Lead –
[email protected], 01633 647271.
You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.
Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.
