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Meet Aron, 23, a rugby coach apprentice for the Welsh Rugby Union in West Wales. Find out more about how he uses Welsh in his role. Part of Bitesize world of work series.

Having been taught Welsh as his first language and working in part of the country where the vast majority speak it too, Aron rarely uses English day to day. The Welsh language is integral to his role, in which he coaches young children how to play rugby and tries to increase participation in the sport across the country.

My Welsh is especially useful with some older people I've worked with who don鈥檛 speak English, as then I can translate back and forth, which I enjoy.

Please be aware that Aron talks about the loss of his parents in the film, and how getting this job has helped him through it.

  • The main skills Aron uses in his role include leadership and communication skills
  • Aron went to university to study Mathematics but after a year, he decided it wasn鈥檛 for him and so did the rugby coach apprenticeship instead, as it combined his love of sports coaching, teaching and rugby
  • His ability to speak Welsh enabled him to build an immediate rapport with the children he coaches, as he鈥檚 able to talk to them in their first language
  • He travels to different schools and rugby events across Wales, so his ability to speak both English and Welsh ensures effective communication with people of all ages and backgrounds. This has helped him to establish himself in the rugby community
  • He really enjoys teaching kids important values such as teamwork during the rugby sessions. The job really boosted his confidence and spirits knowing that he鈥檚 making a real difference to young people
  • His job allows him to give back to the community and enrich young people鈥檚 lives, by instilling a sense of fun that young people look for in the world of sport.
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Top tips

  • Don鈥檛 give up! You might not get an apprenticeship the first-time you apply for one, but employers know if you try again that you鈥檙e determined, which shows great character
  • Enjoy every moment and take every opportunity you can. Say 'Yes' to every thing that comes your way during your apprenticeship, because you might never get that opportunity again
  • Make sure you鈥檙e fully committed and passionate about whatever job it is you want to do. This will keep you motivated and happy.
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A rugby coach apprentice can also be known as a sports coach. Sports coaches teach sports skills to individuals and teams of all abilities.

What to expect if you want to be a sports coach

  • Sports coach average salary: 拢18,000 to 拢28,000 per year
  • Sports coach typical working hours: 36 to 38 hours per week

What qualifications do you need to be a sports coach?

You could get into this role via a college course, an apprenticeship, a university course, volunteering or working towards this role.

Sources: LMI for All, National Careers Service

This information is a guide and is constantly changing. Please check the for the latest information and all the qualifications needed.

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