Business Administrator

Find out more and apply for our Business Administrator Apprenticeship

£16,000–£20,000

Maidenhead, SL6 5EU

15 Months

Level 3 Business Administrator

Find out more and apply for our Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Apply now

£16,000–£20,000

Maidenhead, SL6 5EU

15 months

Summary

About Lions Sports Academy

Lions Sports Academy is committed to transforming the sporting experience for
young people by delivering high-quality coaching, progressive training programmes,
and meaningful community engagement. Our mission is to inspire children and
young adults to realise their full potential through sport.
We operate across three core areas:

Sports Clubs & Camps
Schools
Athlete Development Programme

Our services are powered by the Lions Coaches Network (LCN) – a diverse team
of over 100 coaches, including professional athletes, university students, and
experienced, passionate sports educators.

With a strong foundation in place, our ambition is to scale our impact and support
young athletes across the UK within the next five years.

The Role

The Operations & Logistics Assistant Apprentice will play a key role in supporting the
recruitment, onboarding, and placement of sports coaches into our schools, clubs,
and camps. The role will also involve managing key operational tasks and systems
that ensure coaching delivery runs smoothly.

The successful applicant will complete a Level 3 Business Administrator
Apprenticeship through Access Industry alongside their full-time role.

What You’ll Do

These will evolve over time but the main areas of focus will include:

Assist in sourcing and recruiting qualified and trainee sports coaches.
Coordinate interview scheduling, onboarding meetings, and compliance checks.
Manage digital recruitment records (including DBS information and safeguarding files).
Support the COO to match and assign coaches to available roles using CRM and rota systems.
Track recruitment pipelines and weekly reports using business tools (e.g., CRM, recruitment platforms).
Help maintain and communicate coach rotas, placements, and availability.
Coordinate and support logistics for CPD events, training days, and induction sessions.
Support the administration of the “Refer a Friend” programme.
Liaise with universities and colleges to build recruitment partnerships.
Contribute to newsletters and coach communications in collaboration with the
Marketing team.

Summary

About Lions Sports Academy

● Sports Clubs & Camps
● Schools
● Athlete Development Programme

Our services are powered by the Lions Coaches Network (LCN) – a diverse team
of over 100 coaches, including professional athletes, university students, and
experienced, passionate sports educators.

With a strong foundation in place, our ambition is to scale our impact and support
young athletes across the UK within the next five years.

The Role

The successful applicant will complete a Level 3 Business Administrator
Apprenticeship through Access Industry alongside their full-time role.

What You’ll Do

These will evolve over time but the main areas of focus will include:

Assist in sourcing and recruiting qualified and trainee sports coaches.
Coordinate interview scheduling, onboarding meetings, and compliance checks.
Manage digital recruitment records (including DBS information and
safeguarding files).
Support the COO to match and assign coaches to available roles using CRM and rota systems.
Track recruitment pipelines and weekly reports using business tools (e.g., CRM, recruitment platforms).
Help maintain and communicate coach rotas, placements, and availability.
Coordinate and support logistics for CPD events, training days, and induction sessions.
Support the administration of the “Refer a Friend” programme.
Liaise with universities and colleges to build recruitment partnerships.
Contribute to newsletters and coach communications in collaboration with the
Marketing team.

To apply you need:

Please send a CV and covering letter to express your interest in this vacancy.

Apply now

To apply you need:

Please send a CV and covering letter to express your interest in this vacancy.

Apply now

KPIs of the Job

These will evolve as the apprenticeship progresses. Initial KPIs may include:

Number of new coaches onboarded
Completion of safer recruitment documentation
Coach satisfaction scores
Placement turnaround time
CRM data accuracy and timeliness
Completion of apprenticeship modules/milestones

Key Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

Passion for sport and youth development
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to manage time, stay organised, and meet deadlines
IT literate – able to use Microsoft Office or Google Suite
Able to work both independently and within a team

Desirable

Experience working/volunteering in admin or coaching
Familiarity with Zoho or CRM tools
Understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment
Knowledge of youth coaching pathways or qualifications
Own transport for travel to
schools/events

Benefits

Funded Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship (Access Industry)
Competitive salary with potential for progression
Supportive mentoring and professional development
Hands-on experience across recruitment, operations, and sport logistics
Hybrid work environment
Travel/fuel expenses for work-related duties
Opportunity to become a permanent team member upon completion

KPIs of the Job

These will evolve as the apprenticeship progresses. Initial KPIs may include:

Number of new coaches onboarded
Completion of safer recruitment documentation
Coach satisfaction scores
Placement turnaround time
CRM data accuracy and timeliness
Completion of apprenticeship modules/milestones

Key Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

Passion for sport and youth development
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to manage time, stay organised, and meet deadlines
IT literate – able to use Microsoft Office or Google Suite
Able to work both independently and within a team

Desirable

Experience working/volunteering in admin or coaching
Familiarity with Zoho or CRM tools
Understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment
Knowledge of youth coaching pathways or qualifications
Own transport for travel to
schools/events

Benefits

Funded Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship (Access Industry)
Competitive salary with potential for progression
Supportive mentoring and professional development
Hands-on experience across recruitment, operations, and sport logistics
Hybrid work environment
Travel/fuel expenses for work-related duties
Opportunity to become a permanent team member upon completion

£16,000–£20,000

Maidenhead, SL6 5EU

15 Months

£16,000–£20,000

Maidenhead, SL6 5EU

15 months

Summary

About Lions Sports Academy

The Role

What You’ll Do

Summary

To apply you need:

To apply you need:

KPIs of the Job

Key Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Benefits

KPIs of the Job

Key Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Benefits

Other benefits we offer:

Other benefits we offer: