VACANCY: Sports Development Degree Apprentice (Full Time)
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as Sports Development Degree Apprentice!
Blues Foundation is excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate and driven young person to join our team as a Sports Development Degree Apprentice, starting in 2026.
This three-year, Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced, community-focused charity, while studying towards a Sports Business Management Degree Apprenticeship.
A Unique Opportunity to Change Lives Through Sport
As the charitable arm of Bedford Blues Rugby Club, Blues Foundation uses the values of rugby, sport and physical activity to promote health, wellbeing and positive lifestyle choices across Bedford and the surrounding areas.
Our projects support a wide range of audiences and include:
Rugby curriculum delivery in primary and secondary schools
Afterschool and multisport clubs
Tackle LIFE intervention programmes
ABILITY Blues disability sport sessions
Holiday provision and community outreach initiatives
The successful apprentice will play a pivotal role in delivering and supporting these programmes, while also gaining experience across the wider operations of the charity.
About the Role
Reporting to the Education Manager, the Sports Development Degree Apprentice will:
Deliver high-quality sessions across school and community settings
Support curriculum programmes, camps and disability sport initiatives
Contribute to marketing and engagement activity
Help build relationships with schools, clubs and key stakeholders
Support matchday operations and community events
Contribute to business planning, fundraising and project development
Complete session planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation
Maintain high standards of safeguarding and health and safety
This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who is energetic, adaptable and committed to making a difference.
The Person We’re Looking For
At Blues Foundation, our people matter. We are looking for someone who actively demonstrates our Blues Family values:
Passion. Adaptability. Unity. Sustainability. Enjoyment.
The ideal candidate will:
Have experience delivering sports or activity sessions
Be confident engaging young people, including those from challenging backgrounds
Be organised, reliable and proactive
Be able to work independently and as part of a team
Hold a Level 2 coaching qualification (or equivalent)
Have GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) and a minimum of 112 UCAS points
Hold a full, clean driving licence
An enhanced DBS check will be required.
Grow With Us
This apprenticeship offers more than just a qualification. It is an opportunity to gain real responsibility, contribute to meaningful community impact, and develop professionally within a supportive and ambitious charity.
If you are motivated, hardworking and ready to build a career in sports development while making a genuine difference in the local community, we would love to hear from you.
For an initial informal discussion, please contact Operations Manager Alysia Clarke via email at info@bluesfoundation.org.uk.
We are hosting an information evening regarding this role on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 6pm - 7.30pm. Come down to our office on Goldington Road and meet our fantastic Apprentices and Management team.
This is a free event, please register your interest and book your space by completing the below form.
How to apply
To apply, please visit the Find an Apprenticeship website below:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000014060
Closing date: Friday 27th March 2026
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