Summary
The Young Start Coaching Apprenticeship Programme for young people with disabilities is open for applications until 15th September.
Are you aged 16 – 24, based on Scotland, have a disability and are keen to get involved in coaching sport? If so, read on!
The Young Start Programme (Funded by National Lottery’s Community Fund) is now welcoming applications for the 2025/2026 cohort.
We have space for up to 12 young people with physical disabilities, vision impairment, hearing loss and/or mild learning disabilities to gain a Level 1 (SCQF Level 5 or Level 6) coaching qualification and coaching experience.
Apprentice coaches are supported by their own mentor, have access to a £200 training budget, are invited to attend a whole host of CPD workshops, and can join the annual Young Start and Young Person’s Sports Panel residential at Inverclyde.
There are only a few more days left until applications close. To get involved & for more information, complete the application form by 15th September. Contact alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com with any queries.
To find out what our current cohort have gained from being involved in the programme, check out our Young Start Article from June this year.