Youth Activator Apprentice

Wellbeing / Leisure & Facilities

Job role: Youth Activator Apprenticeship

Grade : Apprenticeship 15975.00 per annum

37 hours per week 18 Month fixed term

Agile working supported

The Job:

Cherwell District Council is situated in the town centre at the Cherwell District Offices which is in the historic market town of Banbury in are entering a new and exciting phase in the Council and you will be an integral part of Team Cherwell. We are a busy council with lots going on and are looking to strengthen our Wellbeing team. The apprenticeship will teach you a range of skills as well as getting a Level 4 Sports Coach (Foundation Degree) with Ignite where you will gain valuable experience coaching in schools and the community. Working with our Leisure Facilities team you will also gain an understanding and experience of the day to day running of our leisure facilities.

This post will be led by the Senior Youth Activators you will join the Activator team and take on a wide range of opportunities in supporting running and leading in the range of different sporting programmes the Activators deliver. The apprentice will need to be able to travel to Banbury Bicester Kidlington and surrounding villages. It is normally three different schools a day in different locations across Cherwell. It is a great opportunity to learn and develop your coaching skills whilst working with a great accompany of people.

We are friendly and dedicated teams and highly regarded for our presence in the community. Our purpose is to provide the residents of Cherwell with quality opportunities for people to be active. Keeping Cherwell active will meet the Councils aims and priorities. We invest in our staff through training and development. We are supportive of our staff and their needs.

Please note that applicants must be aged 18 or over as this role is linked to a Level 4 Sports Coach Apprenticeship and candidates must meet the apprenticeship programmes entry requirements

The Person:

We are looking for an ambitious individual who is wanting to further their knowledge and has an interest in sports development and coaching physical activity health and wellbeing and leisure facilities

The Benefits:

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We offer agile working which means we dont have a rigid work location. Our staff work from home and in the office to suit the business need. Other benefits include:

• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one years service

Closing date: Friday 23 October 2026

Interview date: Friday 06 November 2026

For more information please contact Harry Baker Senior Youth Activator on / or on

Cherwell District Council is committed to safeguarding children young people and vulnerable adults