Bridlington Cricket Foundation, in partnership with Activfirst, are recruiting for an Apprentice Coach / Community Activator to work full time with the sports charity based in Bridlington
Are you passionate about Cricket, Sport, and making a difference in your community?
This is your chance to turn that passion into a career.
The Bridlington Cricket Foundation are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Coach / Community Activator, helping to inspire the next generation and grow Cricket across Bridlington and beyond.
What’s in it for you
- Work alongside experienced coaches and mentors
- Gain real-world coaching experience across schools and community programmes
- Develop your confidence, leadership, and communication skills
- Make a genuine difference in people’s lives through the power of sport
Training and Development
Depending on your current experience and qualifications, you will complete one of the following nationally recognised programmes:
- Level 2 Community Activator Coach – ideal for those starting their coaching journey
- Level 3 Community Sport and Health Officer – for those with some experience looking to advance
If you are not yet ready for the higher levels, there is a clear development pathway in place to support your ongoing growth and progression within the Foundation and through Activfirst.
We’re Looking For
- Enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn
- Has a genuine interest in sport, physical activity and community wellbeing.
- Is a great communicator with excellent teamwork and motivational skills.
- Passionate about sport and working with people
- Keen to inspire others to be active and enjoy Cricket
- Can work independently when required and manage their workload effectively.
- Has a flexible approach to working hours and a commitment to continuous development.
- Is committed to equality, inclusion and providing excellent customer experiences.
- Whilst there are no specific entry requirements, the successful candidate will be required to complete initial assessments in Maths and English during onboarding.
- UK resident with the right to work
- Driving licence is essential
Key Responsibilities
- Cricket and generic sport/skills coaching in primary schools
- Cricket Coaching in high schools
- Cricket Taster / Recruitment sessions
- Assist with the running of school competitions and festivals
- Coaching and assistance with Women & Girls programme
- Growing and retaining participation in Cricket
- Help create inclusive opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, including under-represented groups
- Build positive relationships with participants, coaches, volunteers and partner organisations.
- Maintain attendance records and support the smooth running of sessions.
- Promote health, safety and safeguarding at all times.
- Contribute to helping more people become active and stay active within their local communities.
Skills / Development Areas:
- You will hold or have the desire to work towards a Coaching Qualification in Cricket
- Have an interest in supporting communities to be active with an understanding of the benefits of sport.
- Organising events and Competitions with colleagues
- Working with colleagues to develop your communication skills
- Ability to monitor own workload and evaluate on our internal system
- Good IT skills.
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and individually
Additional Responsibilities
- To carry out additional work for the Bridlington Cricket Foundation as requested by line manager
- Attendance at all core Bridlington Cricket Foundation events
- Attendance at Bridlington Cricket Foundation camps and summer activities outside of term times as required by line manage
What your apprenticeship includes:
- A mixture of face to face and online catch ups every 4 – 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress.
- A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars.
- Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and your dedicated Learning Coach.
- The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don’t already have GCSE).
What we can offer:
- A fully supported apprenticeship
- On the job learning to a recognised qualification
- Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Salary is based on age related living wage
- 30 hours per week on a shift pattern basis, including evenings and weekends
How to ApplyIf you are ready to kick-start your career in sport and community development and be part of something that truly changes lives, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey with Bridlington Cricket Foundation and Activfirst, where your future in sport begins.
Please send your CV with a covering statement highlighting your suitability to the role to recruitment@afcwimbledonfoundation.org.uk
Please use this email to clarify any aspects of this application or the recruitment process.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Sunday 15th November 2026 5pm.
Shortlisting: W/C Monday 16th November 2025
Interview Dates:
Interviews will take place at Pavilion Club House, Dukes Park Moorfield Road, Bridlington YO16 4LE; dates to be confirmed.
Right to Work in the UK Statement
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, Bridlington Cricket Foundation are unable to sponsor work visas. Therefore, please do not apply if you do not have the right to work in the UK. Before employment commences, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Disability Confident Committed
Bridlington Cricket Foundation are proud to be a Disability Confident committed employer, dedicated to ensuring a fair and accessible hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, we guarantee that any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for a vacancy will be offered an interview.
Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy Statement
We will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration, and are committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, disability, ethnic and national origin, nationality, sexuality, marital status, responsibility for dependants, religion, trade union activity and age.
It is the intention of Bridlington Cricket Foundation that its work force, at all levels, should reflect the composition of the town’s population. To achieve this Bridlington Cricket Foundation will take active and positive steps to eliminate discrimination, reduce the effects of past discrimination and to promote equality in employment. Please note that any personal data, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) information, will be anonymised and not reviewed during the shortlisting process, ensuring a fair and unbiased selection.
Safeguarding Statement
Bridlington Cricket Foundation is proud to be at the forefront of safeguarding in cricket. Our commitment extends beyond the cricket field, emphasising the importance of fostering an atmosphere of trust, respect, and protection. Through continuous training, awareness programmes, and the implementation of best practices, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered. We understand the responsibility that comes with engaging with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we remain vigilant in upholding the highest standards of safeguarding in all facets of our operations. As such, roles involving any type of Regulated Activity or any interaction with children, young people or vulnerable adults are subjected to a safer recruitment process: ECB DBS clearance is mandatory before taking up the role.
Safer Recruitment Statement
Bridlington Cricket Foundation are firmly committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for children and adults to enjoy the game. It is essential that Safer Recruitment practices are followed to ensure all staff and volunteers are suitable for their role, appropriately vetted and supported by the club.
