Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard
More than an activity leader. Someone who knows the community.
An apprenticeship is a real, paid job. The apprentice works for an employer and trains with us at the same time, and comes out with a nationally recognised qualification and the experience to go with it.
The short answer
What an apprentice needs
English and Maths – Apprentices without level 1 English and Maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and maths prior to the end point assessment.
The employer sets the real bar, so treat this as a guide. If somebody is close but not quite there, it is still worth the conversation.
What they’ll learn
Working primarily with people who are inactive, sedentary, or not doing enough physical activity.
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They will get inactive people moving, and keep them moving
Promoting, delivering and coaching fun, inclusive and engaging activities that help whole communities change their behaviour and keep to a physically active lifestyle.
Covers promoting and delivering activity, behaviour change, inclusive sessions
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They will understand communities and customers
This is what separates the role from an activity or sports leader. Competence means real experience with a range of different communities and customers.
Covers understanding communities, working with diverse customer groups
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They will be a role model people actually trust
Building good rapport with customers, especially those who are young, inactive, or from low-income and marginalised backgrounds.
Covers building rapport, positive role modelling, engaging young and low-income participants
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They will be employable across the sector
Sport for social change charities, SMEs in sport and physical activity, local authorities, sports clubs, leisure centres, youth work agencies, housing associations and outdoor education.
Covers charities, local authorities, clubs, leisure centres, youth work, housing associations
Nobody springs anything on anyone
The EPA must be completed over a maximum 3-day period, after the apprentice has met the EPA gateway requirements. EPA must be conducted by an organisation approved to offer services against this standard, as selected by the employer, from the Education & Skills Funding Agency’s (ESFA’s) Register of End-Point Assessment Organisations (RoEPAO). The EPA consists of 3 distinct assessment methods: Practical Coaching Observation Presentation with question and answers Panel interview Performance in the EPA will determine the apprenticeship grade of fail, pass or distinction.
Coursework and portfolio
Work launched in class and completed in the job, building the evidence the assessor will look at.
A review with you
The employer, the apprentice and the tutor. Half an hour. Progress, targets, and anything getting in the way.
A full mock
Marked by a tutor who is not theirs, so the feedback is honest and the real thing holds no surprises.
What it takes, on both sides
If you're the employer
- A real role that covers the standard. Your Employer Relationship Officer will check it before anyone enrols.
- Time released for teaching, on a timetable you'll have from day one.
- Half an hour every 8 to 10 weeks for a three-way review.
- Your say-so when the apprentice is ready for their final assessment.
If you want to be the apprentice
- A job. An apprenticeship is employment, so you need an employer before you can start.
- Already working in this kind of role? Your manager can put you forward directly.
- An initial skills scan with us, so we know where you're starting from.
- No employer yet? That's the usual starting point, and finding one is the part we help with.
This is a step, not a destination
Successful completers will be able to move into leadership or management roles within the Sector which may be aligned to an Apprenticeship at higher level. This progression will involve leading teams of people; acting as a mentor for staff; or specialising with the delivery of sporting and physical activity programmes to certain populations or communities.
Not sure what comes after this one? Tell us the role and we'll tell you honestly which of our apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships or university-level courses fits next.
Where this course can take you
- Before you start
- This course Level 2
- Further study
Check you have what you need in the entry requirements.
Not sure? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
- Level 3 Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity At this college
- Level 3 Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral At North Lindsey College
- Level 3 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport Science At North Lindsey College
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At this college
Careers it can lead to
- Sports and Leisure Assistants £12.60 an hour
- Police Community Support Officers £27,600 a year
- With further study or experience Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials £16.64 an hour
- With further study or experience Sports Players £18.44 an hour
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With further study or experience
- Fitness and Wellbeing Instructors £15.49 an hour
- Other Vocational and Industrial Trainers £31,100 a year
- Careers Advisers and Vocational Guidance Specialists £23,400 a year
- Leisure and Sports Managers and Proprietors £31,800 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
How to start this apprenticeship
It takes two, an employer and an apprentice. Pick your side.
Put someone on this programme
Recruiting, or formalising the training of someone already in post? Start with a conversation. We'll check the role, sort the funding, and get them enrolled.
Speak to us today 0800 358 7979
Or advertise a vacancy through us and we'll handle the recruitment.
You'll need an employer first
An apprenticeship is a job, so an employer has to take you on before you can start. Already employed in this kind of role? Your manager can put you forward directly.
No vacancy that suits? Register your interest and we'll tell you when one comes up.