Modern apprentices welcomed
Active Stirling’s ongoing commitment to invest in the development of young people has resulted in the recruitment of seven new modern apprentices for multi-sport coach and business and administration roles.
The sports body has recuited 30 apprentices since the scheme statred in 2011.
One of the main remits of multi-sport coaches is to inspire and motivate children and young people to participate in sport and physical activity in the hope that they’ll continue to have an active lifestyle in the future.
Business and administration modern apprentices will be given the chance to develop core skills by undertaking a wide range of administration and HR tasks, while at the same time working towards a Modern Apprentice in Business Administration SCQF Level 5.
The multi-sports coaches will be working towards their SVQ Level 3 Leisure Management, an industry recognised qualification.This year has seen an increase in modern apprentices which is due to working alongside Bannockburn and Stirling County RFCs. Through this partnership a further two posts have been established to help with the development of grassroots rugby within selected areas of Stirling.
Stewart Milne from Stirling County said:“We see an excellent opportunity for our young rugby coaches to broaden their personal development by working with Active Stirling. And rugby in the area can only benefit from such a positive relationship.”
Active Stirling also received support through Stirling Council’s Learning and Employability programme to employ six of the apprentices.
Mark Findlay, Active Stirling’s employability and volunteering manager said:“The increase in the number of apprentices we have is fantastic. We have developed a great Modern Apprentice programme with many of the former apprentices still working in the company. It really does give young people a great foundation for their future career.
“The apprentices bring a real enthusiasm and energy into our organisation, they’re highly motivated and want to learn. They’re fantastic role models within the community.”