Build Skills, Gain Confidence at Southend United F.C.

Candidates must be 16 years – 19 years to complete this apprenticeship standard.

Start Date: 2nd June 2025

End Date: 29th August 2025

Key Aims

Engage learners through sports they enjoy or are curious about, build employability and life skills alongside physical and mental health benefits and provide qualifications that open pathways to further education, apprenticeships or work.

Knowledge covered within the programme includes:

Functional Skills: Tailored sessions in Math and English, linked to sports (e.g., budgeting for team expenses, calculating scores).

Sports Science Basics: Introductory lessons on anatomy, physiology, and nutrition.

Digital Skills: Using technology for sports analysis (e.g., video analysis, stats tracking).

Practical Training: Learners participate in a variety of sports (e.g., football, basketball, tennis, athletics).

Fitness and Well-being: Workshops on personal fitness, healthy lifestyles, and mental health

Qualifications Included

Functional Skills (Math and English)

First4Sport Level 1 Award for Activators (Multi-Skills)

Active IQ L1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity

Active IQ L1 Award in Active Healthy Living

Personal and Social Development

Life Skills: Time management, conflict resolution, and teamwork.

Career Pathways: Guest talks and visits to sports organisations, clubs, or fitness centres

Community Engagement: Organise or participate in community sports events e.g. stewarding at Southend United, supporting community coaches

Work-Readiness and Employability. Work Placements: Short placements with sports organisations or fitness centres.

CV Writing and Interview Prep: Focused workshops on building resumes and practising interviews.

Duration

Expected duration of 12 weeks.

Progression

Opportunities for Employment, Apprenticeships & College Programmes.

If you are an employer wishing to upskill your current staff or recruit an apprentice, please contact enquiries@creativesportleisure.co.uk or telephone 01268 552218, who will be able to assist you.